Corel Corporation is a Canadian software company known for its range of graphics, productivity, and digital media software. Founded in 1985 by Michael Cowpland, Corel has established itself as a key player in the software industry. Corel's flagship products include CorelDRAW, a vector graphics editor, and Corel Painter, a digital art software program. The company also offers other popular software titles such as WordPerfect, PaintShop Pro, and VideoStudio. Over the years, Corel has expanded its product portfolio through acquisitions and internal development, catering to diverse needs in graphics design, photo editing, office productivity, and digital media creation.
