Corel Corporation has introduced a new, the 17th version of its most famous product - CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7. Package for download from the company are available and boxed version is available for pre-order. Delivery will begin on April 7. A few words about the new version, and useful resources for a closer acquaintance please read below.

System Requirements

• Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit editions), Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit editions), all with latest service packs installed
• Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64
• 2 GB RAM
• 1 GB hard disk space (for installation without content)
• Mouse, tablet or multi-touch screen
• 1280 x 768 screen resolution
• DVD drive (required for box installation)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or higher
• Internet connection required for Membership and Subscription services, installing updates and access to some features, including the Content Exchange, QR code tools and ConceptShare

What's Included

Main Applications

• CorelDRAW® X7 – Vector illustration and page layout
• Corel® PHOTO-PAINT™ X7 – Image editing
• Corel® PowerTRACE™ X7 – Bitmap-to-vector tracing (included in CorelDRAW X7)
• Corel® CONNECT™ – Content finder
• Corel® CAPTURE™ X7 – Screen capture tools
• Corel® Website Creator™ – Website design (CorelDRAW Standard Membership account required to download this application)
• PhotoZoom Pro 3 – Plug-in for enlarging digital images (Registration required)
• ConceptShare™ – Online collaboration tool

Supporting Applications

• Barcode Wizard
• Duplexing Wizard
• Bitstream® Font Navigator®

Content

• 10,000 clipart and digital images
• 2,000 high-resolution digital photos
• 1,000 OpenType fonts
• 350 professionally designed templates
• 2,000 vehicle templates
• 800 frames and patterns

Documentation

• Quick Start Guide
• Quick reference card
• Help files

Training

• Over 5 hours of training videos, including 1.5 hours of new content (internet connection required)
• Video Hints, Tips & Tricks and Insights from the Experts
• Hints docker

Features

• Redesigned, fully customizable interface (new)
• Advanced workspaces (new)
• Total control over fills and transparency (new)
• Vector and bitmap pattern fills (enhanced)
• Easy font preview and advanced character tools (new)
• Special effects and advanced photo editing (new)
• Precise layout and drawing tools (new)
• High-resolution and multi-display support (new)
• QR code generator (new)
• Built-in Content Exchange (new)
• Learning materials and expert tips (new)
• Easy color harmony editing (enhanced)
• Easy, professional website design (enhanced)
• Web graphics tools
• Compatibility with the latest file formats (enhanced)
• Royalty-free, quality content (enhanced)
• Exciting mobile apps (new)
• Easy bitmap-to-vector tracing
• Advanced OpenType support
• Complex script support
• Document styles
• Custom-built Color Harmonies
• Redesigned color management engine
• Creative vector shaping tools
• Page layout tools
• Built-in content organizer
• Native 64-bit and multi-core support
• Premium Membership

Video hints