In this presentation we are going to highlight some points which differentiate coreldraw and illustrator

1. Differences between
Illustrator and CorelDraw
- A Typical Overview
By ADMEC Multimedia Institute
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2. Introduction
 Through this presentation, I would like to share some of the typical
differences between Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw.
 Furthermore we are not giving difference on the basis of allied
tools & features, instead we’ll discuss information that is
important and industry relevant.
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3. Meaning & Significance
 Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw are the most sophisticated
vector-based illustration software used for graphics designing.
These software’s are developed to
 Deliver fast results
 Meet the demands of designing professionals
and graphic artists for business, or home use.

4. Adobe Illustrator is used as a vector graphics editor for
drawing various types of things such as designing logos,
drawing maps, illustrations, packaging design, etc.
CorelDraw is a drawing program from Corel mainly used to
create varied types of documents ranging from visiting cards to
big hoardings.

5. Now Lets Look At The
Differences Between
The Two

6. Creator
 Adobe Illustrator is owned and
created by Adobe Systems in
the year 1986.
 CorelDraw is owned and created
by Corel Corporations in the
year 1987.

7. Learning Curves
 CorelDraw software is user friendly and has lesser learning
curves i.e. anybody can learn it, while Illustrator is regarded
as matured software involving stiff learning curves.
 CorelDraw software can be learned even from tutorials but
one needs proper training form a good graphic design
institute for learning Illustrator.

8. Functionality
 In Illustrator, one can resize
vector images without
compromising the quality. The
software is considered best for
designing logos.
 CorelDraw is wide used to
create & print industry standard
graphics mainly employed for
high quality printing.

9. Libraries in CorelDraw &
Illustrator
 Libraries often plays a crucial role in determining the speed
factor of a software. Availability of varied amount of features
has a direct bearing on the performance of a software.
 In this race Adobe Illustrator wins over CorelDraw. Illustrator
has strong library as compared to CorelDraw. For instance
Illustrator encompasses brushes, symbols, gradient, swatches,
graphic style, pattern, etc. which is not present in CorelDraw.

10. Color Preview
o Every designer is concerned with the quality of final output of
his work rather than what appears on the screen. Therefore
color preview is the major area of concern for the designers.
 Color Preview or print preview, in CorelDraw is not
as good as Illustrator.
 Illustrator being a Postscript file format renders
more accurate print preview.

11. Compatibility & Versions
o Usability of a software entirely depends upon its compatibility
with various operating software & platforms. In this context
Adobe Illustrator has upper edge over CorelDraw.
 All versions of Illustrator runs on PC & Mac, while same is not
the case with CorelDraw. Few versions of CorelDraw only run
on Apple Computers.
 The latest version of Adobe Illustrator is named as ‘CC’ , while
CorelDraw’s latest version is ‘X6’.

12. Which One is
Better??

13.  Having looked at above differences we cannot say that
Illustrator is better or CorelDraw is better.
 Both software encompasses unique features and its
usage depends entirely upon individual’s requirement.
However Illustrator is considered best for making
illustrations, while CorelDraw is most appropriate
for desktop publishing.

14.  According to recent market survey by ADMEC Multimedia
Institute, Delhi approximate 75% of the industry uses
CorelDraw software because of its smooth learning curves.
 Furthermore, this statistics is reflecting that finding
employment in CorelDraw is much easier than in Illustrator.
But being a Graphic Designer & Trainer, my
view differs.

15. According to me, good knowledge and command of
one software over the other doesn’t make any
difference. What matters is the creative thinking
& sound understanding of designs in an
individual designer.

16. However if an individual have good command over
both Illustrator and CorelDraw software, then it will
definitely allows him to earn good remuneration
package in the graphic designing industry.

17. Now Lets See Some of the
Projects made in CorelDraw
& Illustrator.

18. Illustrations

21. LOGOS

22. CD Labels

23. Brochure

24. Compiled by Pooja Jindal
Guidance : Mr. Ravi Bhadauria
ADMEC Multimedia Institute
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