Lena Rivera
CorelDRAW is a powerful tool for artists, designers, and web developers, offering a range of features to transform photos into art. With CorelDRAW, you can access Corel PHOTO-PAINT, an image editor that provides various effects, filters, and adjustments to enhance your images. You can experiment with AI-powered effects, apply transformations, and correct colour balance and tone. CorelDRAW also offers advanced cut, copy, and arrangement editing tools, allowing you to alter backgrounds, change subject features, and create unique compositions. This guide will teach you how to send your art from CorelDRAW to Corel PHOTO-PAINT, unlocking a range of creative possibilities to turn your photos into captivating and imaginative works of art.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| File format | CorelDRAW (.cdr) file in vector format |
| Importing | Click (don't drag) to import, choose "Transparent background" in the Import dialog window |
| Resampling | Possible when importing bitmaps to change the number of pixels, eliminate detail, and reduce file size |
| Cropping | Possible when importing bitmaps to select only the desired area and size of the image |
| Image editing | Retouch and enhance images, modify images or create on a blank canvas, fill objects with colours, patterns, and textures, use industry-standard colour palettes |
| Tools | Drawing, painting, and colouring tools, including the Paint Bucket tool, the Line tool, the Ellipse tool, the Polygon tool, the Rectangle tool, the Clone Source tool, the Pick tool, the Paint tool, the Art brush, the Effect tool, the Dodge & Burn tool, the Variable Chalk brush, the Real 2B variant from the Pencils brush category |
| Lighting | Possible to work with light and shadows and contrasts |
| Image enlargement | Enlarge images without losing detail |
| Image quality | Improve image quality with AI-powered upsampling and artifact removal features |
| Image export | Export images to a variety of file formats |
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What You'll Learn
Importing CorelDRAW files into Corel PHOTO-PAINT
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite allows users to import and export files in Corel PHOTO-PAINT format, including files that contain colour and grayscale information. This means that you can easily import CorelDRAW files into Corel PHOTO-PAINT.
To import a file into Corel PHOTO-PAINT, simply open the file in the application window as an object. The imported file will become part of the active image. You can also import linked CorelDRAW files, as well as files from other applications such as Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), JPEG, or Adobe Illustrator (AI).
When importing a bitmap, you can resample it to change the number of pixels, remove unnecessary detail, and reduce the file size. You can also crop the bitmap to select only the area and size of the image you want to import. Additionally, when you import 16-color bitmaps, they are automatically converted to 256-color.
If you are importing a file from an earlier version of CorelDRAW that contains text in a different language from your operating system, you can use code page settings to ensure that object names, keywords, and notes saved with the file are displayed correctly.
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Using the Paint Tool
The Paint tool in Corel PHOTO-PAINT can be used to apply brush strokes and effects to your images. In this tutorial, we will use several project examples to demonstrate the various features of the Paint tool, explore the different brush categories, and learn how to adjust brush properties such as size, nib shape, and transparency.
To start using the Paint tool, create a new object so that the paint will be its own object and not part of the background. To do this, go to Object > Create > New Object, or click on the New Object icon at the bottom left of the Objects docker (Window > Dockers > Objects). You can also activate the Paint tool by pressing the "P" key.
Now, let's explore the different brush categories available in the Paint tool. In our first example, we will use a soft-edge brush nib to add sun rays to an image. Choose the Art brush > Large Soft from the drop-down list in the Property Bar. You can adjust the width of the nib using the Nib Size settings in the Property Bar. With the brush selected, start painting the sun rays from the sky down onto the street towards the square, using white colour.
Another example of using the Paint tool is to create a background that resembles an artist's canvas. To do this, import a paper texture by choosing Window > Paper Panels > Paper Libraries. In the Paper Libraries panel, click the Panel Options button, choose Import Paper Library, and select the desired paper texture. Create a new layer and use a brush variant, such as the Variable Chalk brush, to paint the canvas background.
You can also use the Paint tool to apply effects to your images, such as the Dodge & Burn effect, to enhance shadows and contrasts. By using the Mask tool, you can copy and paste specific parts of the image and save them as separate objects. Then, apply the Dodge & Burn effect to these objects, adjusting the shadows and contrasts like painting with traditional watercolour paint. Each application of the effect will make it darker, adding depth and realism to your image.
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Adding sun rays
To send artwork from CorelDRAW to Corel PHOTO-PAINT, you can make use of the application's import feature. This feature allows you to convert files from one format to another upon import. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do this:
- Open Corel PHOTO-PAINT.
- Use the import feature to open your CorelDRAW file in the application.
- The file will be converted to a compatible format and placed in the active application window as an object.
- You can now edit your artwork in Corel PHOTO-PAINT.
Now that you know how to send your artwork from CorelDRAW to Corel PHOTO-PAINT, you can start exploring the various effects and adjustments available in the latter application. One popular effect that you can create is adding sun rays or lens flare to your images. Here is a guide on how to do this:
- Open your image in Corel PHOTO-PAINT.
- Go to "Effects" in the menu bar and select "Camera," then "Lens Flare."
- Adjust the Flare position and Aspect Ratio to your liking.
- On the Ray tab, customise the size, brightness, and colour of the rays.
- If you are unsure about your adjustments, you can use the Presets as a starting point and make changes from there.
- Save your image to apply the changes.
By following these steps, you can easily add sun rays or a lens flare effect to your images in Corel PHOTO-PAINT. Feel free to experiment with different settings and adjustments to achieve the desired look for your artwork.
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Adjusting opacity
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite offers a range of tools for photo editing and graphic design. One of the key features of this software is the ability to adjust the opacity of layers and objects within layers to create different transparency effects. This can be done using the Transparency tool in Corel PHOTO-PAINT, which is included in the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.
The Transparency tool in Corel PHOTO-PAINT offers three main options: Object Transparency, Color Transparency, and Object Transparency Brush. With the Object Transparency tool, you can select an object and adjust its transparency using the Transparency slider or the Transparency Picker dropdown. The Transparency slider allows you to adjust the percentage of transparency, with higher percentages making the object more transparent and lower percentages making it more opaque. You can also choose from preset transparency options in the Transparency Picker dropdown.
Additionally, you can adjust the overall opacity of a layer using the Opacity slider in the Layers palette, which ranges from 0% (completely transparent) to 100% (completely opaque). Changing the opacity of a layer affects the appearance of all the objects within that layer. You can also adjust the opacity of layer groups, which will impact the overall opacity of the layers within that group.
To set the opacity of a layer, you can either use the Opacity slider in the Layers palette or double-click on the layer, adjust the Opacity setting in the Layer Properties dialog box, and click OK. Adjusting the opacity of layers and objects allows you to create interesting effects, such as reflections, textured borders, and fading transitions.
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Masking objects
Masks in Corel Photo-Paint allow you to isolate objects or specific parts of your image so you can selectively edit and apply effects while protecting the unmasked areas from being altered. This enables you to cut and paste image areas and create composite images.
To mask objects in Corel Photo-Paint, you can use the Smart Selection Mask tool, which was introduced in Photo-Paint 2020. This tool selects image areas using an algorithm that intelligently expands the selection by finding edges.
- Open the Mask tool group flyout on the left toolbar and choose the Ellipse Mask tool or any other mask shape that best fits the object you want to mask.
- Drag the mask shape to roughly outline the object. The moving dashed border is the mask marquee.
- Use the Mask Transform tool to adjust the position, size, rotation, and scale of the mask to fit it precisely to the object.
- Once the masking is complete, use the Cut function (Ctrl + X) to remove the background or any unwanted areas within the mask.
- You can now copy (Ctrl + C) and paste (Ctrl + V) the masked object into another document. Use the Pick tool to resize and move the object as needed.
Another masking tool available in Corel Photo-Paint is the Magic Wand Mask tool. This tool can be used in Normal mode or Additive mode, depending on whether you want to select or add to the mask area. Adjust the Tolerance setting to fine-tune the selection, especially if the background colour is similar to the object you want to mask.
By using masks in Corel Photo-Paint, you can easily isolate and edit specific objects or areas of your image, creating endless design possibilities.
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Frequently asked questions
CorelDRAW files can be opened or imported into Corel Photo-Paint. Click (don't drag) to place the file, and in the Import dialog window, choose the "Transparent background" option before clicking OK.
Corel Photo-Paint provides filters that convert files from one format to another when you import them. You can import a file and place it in the active application window as an object.
Yes, Corel Photo-Paint is a photo editing software that allows you to modify images or create on a blank canvas with a variety of drawing, painting, and colour tools.
Yes, Corel Photo-Paint is compatible with both Windows and Mac.
Corel Photo-Paint offers a range of features such as drawing shapes and lines, applying effects filters, improving image size and quality with AI-powered upsampling, and more.
