Versatility was the core strength of this suite. It wasn't just about the main CorelDRAW application; the package included Corel PHOTO-PAINT 11 and Corel R.A.V.E. 2. PHOTO-PAINT offered advanced bitmap editing, while R.A.V.E. (Real Animated Vector Effects) allowed users to create Flash-based animations directly from their vector files—a huge deal during the early 2000s web boom.
Often overlooked, PHOTO-PAINT 11 received significant updates that made the suite a viable replacement for Photoshop for many Windows users.
The impact on the sign-making, textile, and technical illustration industries was immediate.