Inkscape 1.3 beta released with new shape builder, font collections and more

Inkscape, the popular free and open source vector graphics editor, has announced the release of version 1.3 beta. This latest release comes with a host of new features and improvements that are sure to delight users.

One of the standout features of Inkscape 1.3 beta is the new shape builder tool. This tool is similar to the one found in Adobe Illustrator and allows users to easily create complex shapes by merging, subtracting, and intersecting basic shapes. Another exciting addition is the document resources dialog, which makes it easy to organize Inkscape documents by grouping together related files and resources.

For those who work with fonts, Inkscape 1.3 beta includes a new tool to organize font collections. This tool makes it easy to find and use the fonts you need for your projects. Additionally, the new pattern editor allows users to create and edit seamless patterns for use in their designs.

This new version also ships the ability to hold the Alt key and draw to select nodes that are hard to select with rectangle selection. This feature will save users time and frustration when working with complex designs.

If you're interested in trying out Inkscape 1.3 beta, it's available for download now. Keep in mind that this is a beta release, so there may be some bugs and issues that need to be ironed out. However, the new features and improvements are definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of this popular vector graphics editor.