A Brief History of CorelDRAW Version Release Dates
CorelDRAW is a vector graphics editor software developed by Corel Corporation. It was first released in 1989 for Windows 2.x and has since been updated with many new features and enhancements. In this article, we will look at the history of CorelDRAW version release dates and some of the major changes that each version introduced.
Coreldraw Version Release Dates
CorelDRAW 1.0 (1989)
The first version of CorelDRAW was released in January 1989. It was one of the first graphics software to support the Windows graphical user interface (GUI) and to use the WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) approach. It allowed users to create and edit vector graphics, bitmap images, and text. It also included a library of clip art and fonts.
CorelDRAW 2.0 (1990)
The second version of CorelDRAW was released in October 1990. It added support for color printing, PostScript fonts, and EPS (encapsulated PostScript) files. It also introduced the Corel Photo-Paint program, which was a raster graphics editor that complemented CorelDRAW's vector capabilities.
CorelDRAW 3.0 (1992)
The third version of CorelDRAW was released in June 1992. It improved the user interface, added support for CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) color mode, and introduced the CorelTRACE program, which was a bitmap-to-vector converter. It also included a CD-ROM with more clip art and fonts.
CorelDRAW 4.0 (1993)
The fourth version of CorelDRAW was released in November 1993. It added support for multiple pages, layers, and styles. It also introduced the CorelSHOW program, which was a presentation software that allowed users to create slideshows with animations and transitions.
CorelDRAW 5.0 (1994)
The fifth version of CorelDRAW was released in September 1994. It added support for OLE (object linking and embedding), which enabled users to insert and edit objects from other applications within CorelDRAW. It also introduced the CorelMOVE program, which was an animation software that allowed users to create and edit GIF animations.
CorelDRAW 6.0 (1995)
The sixth version of CorelDRAW was released in November 1995. It added support for Windows 95 and NT, as well as 32-bit color depth and TrueType fonts. It also introduced the CorelDREAM program, which was a 3D modeling and rendering software that allowed users to create and edit 3D objects and scenes.
CorelDRAW 7.0 (1997)
The seventh version of CorelDRAW was released in August 1997. It added support for Internet publishing, HTML export, and Web graphics optimization. It also introduced the CorelTEXTURE program, which was a texture generator that allowed users to create and edit seamless textures.
CorelDRAW 8.0 (1998)
The eighth version of CorelDRAW was released in September 1998. It added support for Unicode, PDF import and export, and interactive tools such as the Smart Drawing tool and the Interactive Distortion tool. It also introduced the CorelR.A.V.E program, which was a vector animation software that allowed users to create and edit Flash animations.
CorelDRAW 9.0 (1999)
The ninth version of CorelDRAW was released in July 1999. It added support for multiple undo and redo, transparency effects, and Web image slicing. It also introduced the CorelCAPTURE program, which was a screen capture software that allowed users to capture images from their desktop or applications.
CorelDRAW 10.0 (2000)
The tenth version of CorelDRAW was released in October 2000. It added support for XML, SVG (scalable vector graphics), and VBA (visual basic for applications). It also introduced the CorelPRINT HOUSE program, which was a desktop publishing software that allowed users to create and print greeting cards, calendars, labels, and banners.
CorelDRAW 11.0 (2002
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