Open Source Adobe FreeHand Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Adobe FreeHand is Inkscape. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Adobe FreeHand and four of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Adobe FreeHand are sK1, Karbon and Webchemy.

Adobe FreeHand alternatives are mainly Vector Graphic Apps but may also be Image Editors or Digital Painting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Adobe FreeHand.

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Adobe FreeHand

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Vector Graphic App

Adobe FreeHand is a computer application for creating two-dimensional vector graphics (use of geometrical primitives such...

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Inkscape
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Free • Open Source
Vector Graphic App
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
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137 Inkscape alternatives
Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.
- - Inkscape is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Adobe FreeHand.
- - Inkscape is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Adobe FreeHand.
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Inkscape Features
1. Support for LayersInkscape supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Works OfflineInkscape can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freeInkscape doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Privacy focusedInkscape is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. LightweightInkscape consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Inkscape without registration.
7. Dark ModeInkscape supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. Drawing Tablet SupportInkscape supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
9. Color PickerInkscape allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
Vectorize raster images
Support for SVG
Live Path Effects
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Customizable
Edit PDF
Export to SVG
Scalable
High-resolution images
Symbols
Opinions about Inkscape as a Alternative to Adobe FreeHand
Most users think Inkscape is a great Adobe FreeHand alternative.
sK1
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Free • Open Source
Vector Graphic App
Image Editor
Windows
Linux
32 sK1 alternatives
sK1 is an open source cross-platform vector graphics editor like CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, or Freehand. The major feature of sK1 is a professional precise printing and prepress ready PDF output.
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sK1 Features
1. Works OfflinesK1 can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. PortablesK1 can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Color PickersK1 allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
4. Non Destructive EditingsK1 can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
5. Support for LayerssK1 supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Karbon
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Free • Open Source
Vector Graphic App
Digital Painting Tool
Graphic Design Tool
Mac
Linux
BSD
KDE Plasma Workspaces
37 Karbon alternatives
Karbon, component of Calligra Suite , is the scalable vector drawing application in KDE. It allows artists to create complex drawings without losing image quality when zooming in on, or resizing the drawing.
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Karbon Features
1. LightweightKarbon consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Color PickerKarbon allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Karbon without registration.
4. Ad-freeKarbon doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. WYSIWYG SupportKarbon integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
6. Support for LayersKarbon supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
7. Non Destructive EditingKarbon allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
8. Works OfflineKarbon can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. PortableKarbon can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
KDE
High Availability
Discontinued
was last modified on Sat, 11 Jul 2015
Webchemy
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Free • Open Source
Online
18 Webchemy alternatives
Webchemy is an open-source cross-platform web-app for creating idea sparking sketches. Based on the desktop application Alchemy, Webchemy takes some of its drawing tools and brings them to the web. Webchemy is great for generating new ideas, but at some point it's better to...
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