Product overview
Corel Painter 2021 is a digital painting and illustration software designed for creating artwork with natural media simulation, photo painting, and advanced composition tools.
Painting and media tools
The software includes a range of brush and media options for creating artwork with realistic textures and effects.
- Natural media brushes including chalks, pencils, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, pens, and palette knives
- Exclusive media types such as particles, image tubes, Visionary Pattern Pens, and Thick Texture Brushes
- Brush controls with pressure, tilt, rotation, and bearing support when using compatible graphics tablets
Photo painting and cloning
Corel Painter 2021 includes tools for transforming photos into painted artwork and creating image-based effects.
- Photo cloning and painting tools
- AI Styles and Auto-Painting palette
- SmartStroke brush technology for following image lines and contours
Composition tools
The software provides tools for creating structured compositions and artistic layouts.
- Mirror painting and kaleidoscope tools
- 1-point, 2-point, and 3-point perspective guides
- Rule of thirds and Divine Proportion composition tools
Color and canvas controls
Corel Painter 2021 includes tools for managing colors, textures, and canvas navigation.
- Interactive color gradients and texture options
- Color wheel, color harmonies, artist mixer palette, and color sets
- Canvas rotation and flipping controls
- Multi-touch support for canvas navigation
Workspace and learning resources
The application includes customization options and built-in resources to support different workflows.
- Brush search and customizable workspace layouts
- Custom palette trays and tool organization
- Welcome Book with tutorials, learning videos, and webinars
- In-app visual tooltips and tool hints
Compatibility and performance
Corel Painter 2021 supports cross-platform workflows and performance optimization features.
- Compatibility with Photoshop files while retaining colors and layers
- Support for Apple Pencil tilt, trackpad controls, Touch Bar, Core ML, and Sidecar on Mac
- Brush Accelerator for optimized GPU acceleration and CPU performance improvements
License details
- License type: Lifetime
- Devices: 5 PCs
- Region: Global