Reading through the forums and different other sites, I see from time to time a request about a version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite for Macintosh computers. The last version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite that was released natively for Mac OS was version 11 and was only compatible with PowerPC processors at that time (wasn't Apple still making fun of the Pentium back then?). With version 12, Corel took the decision to focus the development of the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite product purely on Windows. At that point, and after having had multiple versions of CorelDRAW developed for Mac OS, we only had a very small percentage of users on that platform, while the vast majority of you where using Windows based computers. It was a hard choice to make, but the cost, time and constraints related to supporting cross-platform development where the drivers of the business decision to focus on Microsoft's Operating Systems. With the new version X4 for example, you can see how we where able to integrate with Windows Vista to offer built-in desktop search and high-resolution thumbnails for example, as well as the re-designed "New from template" dialog box.
Since the move to the Intel CPUs, and more recently with the availability of Mac OS 10.5 that includes Boot Camp to run Windows on Macs, Apple has started to officially support Windows as an operating system for their hardware. And the good news is: CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is compatible with Windows XP or Windows Vista, not with a specific brand of computer manufacturers. While I am going to get a lot of negative comments from the mac community, starting with Leopard, the hardware from Apple has become just another Windows computer with which CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is compatible with, just like a Dell, HP, Toshiba or Sony computer.
And now for the technical support disclaimer: Corel won't support any problem specifically related to the Mac hardware. I am currently not aware of any specific issues related to using Windows XP or Windows Vista on a Mac through Boot Camp. But if you have a problem, please make sure that this is not specific to running the operating system on that hardware by testing this on another non-Apple computer.
The other option of running Windows applications on a Mac is to use a virtualisation tool such as Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion. As you can see on the screen shot above done on the Mac I have at home (sitting next to a PC), CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 is working on a Mac (in this case, using Parallels in Coherence mode) side-by-side with native applications. And the same rule as with Boot Camp applies to the virtualisation solution: CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is compatible with Windows, not with the particular hardware that is running Windows, physical or virtual.
Update - 26 Feb 2008: I had the opportunity to try VMware Fusion for the last few days and I have the impression that it is slightly faster than Parallels... might be only me, but if I had to estimate the effect of running in a virtual machine, I would estimate that you loose about 10% of the performance (no, I did not conduct scientific benchmarks).
I see that this is an old post, but other users are right; it's time to consider a Mac version of Corel Draw again. I use Parallels to get Windows 8 on my Macbook Pro and the only windows software I use on it is Corel Draw. Windows works great on my Mac, but Corel Draw does not. Mouse use is out of control. It zooms in and out to infinity (or max allowed) at random times. It really makes working in Draw challenging. It's gotten so bad that I'm considering learning Illustrator again. I love Corel Draw, but I've moved over to the Mac (like most of my friends). It's time to bring Draw back to the Mac.
The same over here, since i own an ipad and love the simplicity and quality of it (and 61% of tablet market does too) im considering an imac as well but i refuse to use adobe since i love coreldraw.
In my opinion that old decision should be reconsidered since tech markets change rapidly.
I have been hoping you would have a change of heart with regards to Macs and as a very long time Coreldraw user I can assure you that the mac population is growing and if marketed to correctly you can make money there. I have tried using Coreldraw on a virtual PC but it is unworkable as colour correction is near enough impossible and the functionality is clunky at best. Please redevelop things for mac or at least do a deal with a company like istudio to provide interoperability with macs and possibly some of Corel's functionality....
I am a Realtor who has been working on CorelDraw on both PC and Mac for as long as I can remember. I use it for all of my brochures, ads, etc. I have been running Mac at home and PC at the office for years so the elimination of the Mac support has been an inconvenience but not debilitating for me up until now. My office PC is now on it's last legs while my (much older) Macs are still going strong. I have to purchase a new computer for my office and there is no question in my mind that it will be a Mac. Like Rox and others above, I will no partition my Mac. When I've done that in the past it has been a nightmare I don't want to get back into. It pains me to do this but I also must part ways with CorelDraw now.
I implore you to reconsider your decision to support a Mac application. Look around. MacBooks are everywhere. IPads, IPods, IPhones, IEverything is taking over. Mac is not just for the subversives or us pig-headed individualists anymore, it is mainstream and growing in leaps and bounds. Nearly everyone I know is working on Macs now. I think you are missing the boat if you don't recognize this sea change. Unfortunately I won't be able to wait for you to get back in the game. I don't have great hope for the other DTP options (Adobe?) I have, but if I make the switch it will be harder to switch back if you do get back on the horse. Let me know if you come to your senses. Hopefully, for your sake, I'm not too far into the Adobe to make the switch back.
I guess I got duped. I had always heard how graphics programs run so much better on a Mac, it never occurred to me that I would not be able to purchase Corel Draw for my new Mac.
I will echo what the other members have already said. I am in my late 50's and have been using computers since before there was even a mouse. But I am sick and tired of Microsoft and their monthly patches. After one Update my CD drive didn't work, a few month later my camera no longer worked. I finally threw in the towel and resigned myself that I was simply going to have to learn how to use a Mac and I converted and bought a new iMac.
I am SHOCKED that Corel does not issue a Mac version. My husband and I own a small olive farm and produce olive oil and I use Corel draw for designing our many different labels (like over 50) as our oil is sold around the world. I will not under any circumstances install Windows on my Mac, just not gonna do it. If I wanted to stay in Windows I would have bought a Windows computer. Now not only am I forced to learn the Mac you are going to force me to learn Adobe as well. What other choice do I have? I am NOT going to partition my new Mac and install windows. You will only make Corel Draw for Windows, I think this is where we will part.
So long, I really do like your product and would not have changed but you have left me no choice. One day your business will look back at this time and realize you made a mistake. You failed to see the rise in the Apple computers and you stayed with a declining Microsoft. I don't HATE Microsoft at all, I am just sick of the viruses and constant updates that then blows things out of the water that I have on my computers. One day you will remember all of us here posting and telling you, "I switched to a Mac" and you decided to let us go rather than invest. I have been using Corel for 5 years now and have been very happy with it, it is easy to use for someone who does not do graphics for a living, who only needs it now and then. I fear Adobe, I had downloaded a free trial version 5 years ago before I bought Corel and after having tried them both I chose Corel Draw because it was easier. I don't really have a choice I am simply going to have to learn Adobe just like I am learning the Mac, I won't go back to Windows, there is no going back, I made my decision. And as a big fat disappointment now I can't use Corel Draw, well you lost that sale, so long and good luck.