The CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is the latest iteration of the classical Corel line of graphic design and illustration software. The suite is a combination of a few different applications that each allows the complex manipulation of different types of images and artwork. The purpose of the suite is to provide a very clean and uncluttered workspace where professionals will be able to work efficiently without dealing with a large amount of legacy features or interface gimmicks. The applications make it possible to produce images and files that are appropriate for traditional printing as well as for presentation digitally on websites.

The CorelDRAW Graphics Suite contains a number of distinct applications. The actual CorelDRAW program is an easy to use vector-based illustration program that uses curves, geometry and polygons in order to create two-dimensional images that are easily scaled to any size without losing image quality. Corel PHOTO-PAINT provides the exact opposite functionality and allows the editing of bitmap images and photographs with a selection of brushes and filters. PowerTRACE bridges the gap between bitmap and vector-based graphics by providing a way to automatically convert photographs into vector-based artwork. The CAPTURE utility performs screen captures. All of the applications are tied together with the Corel CONNECT application that gives users a mechanism for file asset management during large projects.

The CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is intended for use by professionals and might be difficult for new users to understand at first. The tools are powerful but are not necessarily recognizable to people outside of the graphic design and illustration fields. One of the strengths of the suite is the ability to customize tools and menus so that repetitive tasks can be performed with just a few clicks. There is also solid integration with hardware components so that professional tools like a graphics tablet or scanner are easily used within the applications.