Do you have a favorite software for creating graphics?

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Aside making use of corel draw, there are other apps and softwares that one can use to create graphics. Which one do you consistently make use of?
 
I enjoy creating graphics when I have an idea of what I wish to create and I also love learning more when I create graphics.

I have found that Canva and GIMP are the programs that I enjoy using and they have so many different options to choose from when creating graphics, I have not needed to go anywhere else.
 
Canva is my go to program for a year now and even though it has some limitations, it really is the best and I can find ways to work around those limitatations. I like that I can make things look professional in a manner of clicks, whereas, with Corel Draw it would take hours to get the same effects. The cost for pro is high, but worth it when you get paying clients who like your work.
 
I use Corel draw and Canva more than others. Sometimes I make use of Adobe Photoshop. I found Canva to be less stressful and more easier for me to design than other applications for designing.
 
I enjoy using Sketch and Figma especially for vector graphics and digital design. But for photo editing, I opt for Lightroom.
 
Adobe Express if I'm creating an ad or blog cover photo or even something as simple as invitations because it's so quick to get a template with your text in there done.

Adobe Photoshop for editing photos and even for logo design. However, for logos, I'll port over to Illustrator and "trace" it to create a vector so that it can be used at any screen size. I know that should be in reverse order, but it's very hard designing a logo and drawing paths with just a trackpad. I really ought to get a pen, but, I've got a pretty good system of going from Photoshop to Illustrator quite quickly.

And for photos I take, Lightroom.
 
I never heard of coral draw. That's sounds like it's geared more towards artists that can draw.

I only use Photoshop, and I refuse to use another program for my graphics. It won't produce the same results.
 
I am a graphic designer, and my go to app is Adobe Photoshop. Though not a complete expert when it comes to Photoshop, since there are still some tools and features I don't know how to use yet, but i have been using Photoshop for a few years now for photo editing and graphics projects. I find a lot easier to use compared to illustrator and other software.
 
I am not skilled in graphic design, so I stick to using Canva for basic designs. I did try using Adobe Photoshop before, but I could not figure it out at the time. It's been many years since I last used it. I might give it another try to see if I can figure it out this time. I will try to be more patient and committed to learning it.