This article explains how to remove the background of a photo in CorelDRAW using the Bitmap Color Mask tool. Instructions apply to CorelDraw 2018.
Remove background image in CorelDraw.
This is an easy way to remove the background from an image.
Open your CorelDRAW document and go to File > Import to locate the bitmap and load it into your document.
The cursor will change to a square bracket. Click and drag a rectangle where you want to place your bitmap, or click once on the page to place the bitmap and adjust its size and position later.