That changed in 2018. The release of wasn't just another software update; it was a statement. After an eight-year hiatus, Corel finally brought its flagship suite back to macOS.
It was a 7/10 product—great for vector purists who hated Adobe’s subscription model, but frustrating for power users who expected a fully native port.
When you think of graphic design on a Mac, Adobe Illustrator usually comes to mind first. But for years, there has been a dedicated group of users swearing by CorelDRAW. The catch? For a long time, Mac users were left out in the cold.
If you find an old installer on a backup drive, enjoy the nostalgia. But if you are a working designer on a modern Mac, look for CorelDRAW 2024 or stick with Affinity Designer/Illustrator. The 2018 ship has sailed. Did you use CorelDRAW 2018 on a Mac? I’d love to hear your war stories in the comments below.
That changed in 2018. The release of wasn't just another software update; it was a statement. After an eight-year hiatus, Corel finally brought its flagship suite back to macOS.
It was a 7/10 product—great for vector purists who hated Adobe’s subscription model, but frustrating for power users who expected a fully native port. Coreldraw Graphics Suite 2018 For Mac
When you think of graphic design on a Mac, Adobe Illustrator usually comes to mind first. But for years, there has been a dedicated group of users swearing by CorelDRAW. The catch? For a long time, Mac users were left out in the cold. That changed in 2018
If you find an old installer on a backup drive, enjoy the nostalgia. But if you are a working designer on a modern Mac, look for CorelDRAW 2024 or stick with Affinity Designer/Illustrator. The 2018 ship has sailed. Did you use CorelDRAW 2018 on a Mac? I’d love to hear your war stories in the comments below. It was a 7/10 product—great for vector purists
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