G2

Ar. Smriti S.

Junior Architect

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/20/2026

"CorelDRAW Makes True 1:1 Scale Design Easy for Large-Format Projects"

5/5

What do you like best about CorelDRAW?

Unlike some vector programs that limit your artboard to a maximum dimension (forcing you to work in fractions or percentages), CorelDRAW allows you to work in full 1:1 scale or easily set precise custom drawing scales. If you are designing a 40-foot billboard, a massive storefront sign, or complex architectural layouts, you can input the actual real-world measurements directly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CorelDRAW?

File Sharing Friction: While CorelDRAW can import and export .ai and .eps files, complex gradients, proprietary effects, and text formatting often break or shift during the conversion.

Collaborative Bottlenecks: If you are collaborating with agencies, external marketing teams, or clients who expect native Illustrator files, the back-and-forth conversion process can quickly become a headache. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CorelDRAW solving and how is that benefiting you?

The Scale Problem: Eliminating Math and Resizing Headaches

The Problem: Many standard vector illustration tools have a hard limit on canvas size. If you need to design something massive—like a large billboard, storefront signage, or architectural-scale graphics—you are forced to work in a 1:10 scale or do complex math to ensure your ratios remain correct when sent to production. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.