Which version of CorelDRAW® integrates with ES 2026?
The CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite is a professional vector graphics design application used for creating illustrations, logos, and complex designs. It is widely used in various industries, including embroidery, because of its precise design capabilities. CorelDRAW® is integrated with EmbroideryStudio, allowing users to seamlessly convert vector graphics into embroidery designs
Certain EmbroideryStudio product levels – ES Designing and ES Decorating – include a CorelDRAW® license as part of the package.
EmbroideryStudio only supports the MS Windows® version of CorelDRAW®.
CorelDRAW® Graphic Suite 2025
- CorelDRAW® needs to be registered separately before it can be used by EmbroideryStudio.
- Registration also provides access to the latest CorelDRAW® updates.
- Users can import, edit, and convert vector graphics from CorelDRAW® into embroidery files.
- The built-in CorelDRAW Graphics window includes CorelDRAW® drawing tools which offer many techniques for drafting outlines and shapes on screen. Vector objects can be converted to embroidery designs. For a full description of the tools, refer to the online help available from the CorelDRAW 2026 Graphics mode Help menu.
- CorelDRAW® may be installed together with Windows .NET Framework. To ensure that CorelDRAW® uses the correct version of .NET, make sure you install it when prompted to do so. It can take up to 20 minutes or more to install on some computers.
- CorelDRAW® and its sister product, Corel PHOTO-PAINT® can also be run as standalone applications. CorelDRAW® features ‘best-of-breed’ bitmap-to-vector tracing, enhanced illustration capabilities, photo-editing together with a library of professional clipart images.
- CorelDRAW® Standard Membership provides access to content – clipart, fonts, stock photos, templates, and much more.
- Some CorelDRAW® functions may not be available in CorelDRAW Graphics.
Licensing & activation
If an EmbroideryStudio product level includes CorelDRAW®, the License Details page in the Wilcom Account Management System displays:
The CorelDRAW Key (a unique activation code).
A download link to install CorelDRAW®.
Users need to activate CorelDRAW® separately using the provided key.
CorelDRAW® follows its own licensing terms but remains linked to the EmbroideryStudio license.
If the EmbroideryStudio license is a subscription, access to CorelDRAW® is tied to the subscription period.
If the EmbroideryStudio license is perpetual, CorelDRAW® remains available as long as the license is valid
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