Ottawa, Canada June 25, 2001 Corel Corporation (NASDAQ: CORL,
TSE: COR) is pleased to introduce CorelDRAW ESSENTIALS, the
software package for graphics users who want to take their
creativity to the next level. CorelDRAW ESSENTIALS, part of Corels
creative collection, will hit store shelves in August 2001 and will
carry a suggested retail price of US $109. Based on Corels
award-winning graphics and photo-editing products, CorelDRAW 9* and
Corel PHOTO-PAINT 9*, CorelDRAW ESSENTIALS gives users the
powerful functionality of two graphics applications in one
easy-to-use and flexible package. We are committed to providing
our customers with the right tools at the right price for their
creative needs, said Ian LeGrow, executive vice-president of
creative products at Corel. CorelDRAW ESSENTIALS was designed for
users who have moved beyond entry-level graphics products. It is a
sophisticated solution that provides power and creative control,
without the learning curve of a professional tool. CorelDRAW is an
illustration and page layout application that offers users an
extensive variety of effects and creation tools. Corel PHOTO-PAINT
is a photo-editing application that offers exceptional image
creation and enhancement, effects and artistic media brush tools.
These applications open virtually unlimited creative possibilities
including: illustrations, layouts, home renovation plans, family
stationary, greeting cards, calendars, landscaping design, Web
graphics, and more. CorelDRAW ESSENTIALS highlights include: -
Optimized for the Intel Pentium 4 processor - Optimized for the
upcoming Microsoft Windows XP - Digital Imaging users can
enhance and manage their photo collections; its the ideal
companion for digital cameras - Text and layout tools users can
dramatically improve the formatting of their projects by fitting
text to a path; adding 3D text effects; defining columns;
controlling text spacing; wrapping text around an image; and
assigning different page sizes and orientations to individual pages
- Live Effects users can experiment with effects, such as drop
shadows, transparencies, mesh fills, and distortions without
losing their previous work and see the results in realtime -
Image Sprayer tool users can create realistic collage effects
Masking tools users can control the areas they mask to help
create stunning image compositions - Photo Panoramas users can
create QuickTime VR panoramas with image-editing functionality
What is in the CorelDRAW ESSENTIALS Box: In addition to CorelDRAW
9* and Corel PHOTO-PAINT 9*, CorelDRAW ESSENTIALS includes the
following value-added features: - Corel CAPTURE 9 - Canto
Cumulus Desktop LE 5.0 - Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 -
QuickTime 5 Player - Digimarc Digital Watermarking - Human
Software Squizz! - CorelTUTOR - QuickTour Movie Also included in
CorelDRAW ESSENTIALS are 5000 high-quality clipart images, 1000
high resolution photos, 1000 photo objects, and 100 TrueType
fonts. CorelDRAW ESSENTIALS for Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows
2000, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows XP will be available in August
2001. French and German versions will be available in September
2001. *Modified from the full version. Corel Corporation Corel
Corporation provides its customers with the creative tools they
need to unleash their imaginations. With its heritage of software
innovation and a solid franchise of loyal customers worldwide,
Corel has earned its reputation as an internationally recognized
developer of award-winning graphics and business productivity
applications on the Windows, Macintosh, Linux and UNIX
platforms. In 2001, Corel will continue to expand its support of
the Web, delivering the Internets versatility to customers through
exciting Web-based applications, content and services. Corel will
also be developing applications for Microsofts .NET platform as
part of its commitment to provide customers with a full range of
applications and services over the Internet. With its headquarters
in Ottawa, Canada, Corel continues to be one of Silicon Valley
Norths most exciting and influential software companies. Corels
common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol
CORL and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol COR. For
more information on Corel Corporation, please visit www.corel.com
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