Illustrator Alternatives for Linux

Adobe Illustrator is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Adobe Illustrator and 13 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Adobe Illustrator are MyPaint, Corel Vector, LazPaint and Karbon.

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

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Inkscape
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Image Editor
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137 Inkscape alternatives
Unlike Illustrator, Inkscape is completely free and open source, and it uses Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) as its native format. This lightweight app is usually recommended if you don't have a powerful computer, as it also has many of the useful features from illustrator, including layers, grouping objects, drawing, shape, calligraphy, pencil tools, path simplification with variable threshold, bitmaps, and boolean operations. Plus, you can open or import a wide range of file formats including SVG, PDF, EPS, CDR, or even AI (Adobe Illustrator).
- - Inkscape is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Adobe Illustrator.
- - Inkscape is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Adobe Illustrator.
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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
Comments about Inkscape as a Alternative to Adobe Illustrator
Almost everyone thinks Inkscape is a great Adobe Illustrator alternative.
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Paulo Coghi
It's feature complete, professional and as capable (or even more capable) than Illustrator
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Guest
If your end product is svg files, Inkscape is just better, it's built around the SVG standard and supports nearly all of it.
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ShnitzelKiller
Inkscape has very bad performance (especially on mac), due to jank in the rendering code, and being optimized for CPU rather than GPU rendering, probably due to being a very old piece of software. It doesn't seem like this will be fixed anytime soon, based on the discussions taking place which are years old at this point.
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arlenwh
Slows Down and lags if the file your working on is too large. So if you go ahead and turn a bitmap image into a vector and that image requires too many paths. The application basically becomes useless. Look else where if you need to turn large bitmap images into vector images.
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banlogics
The best software for vector art. A fully featured and professional software.
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MyPaint
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Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Photo Editor
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127 MyPaint alternatives
The biggest difference with Illustrator is that MyPaint works with bitmaps instead of vector graphics. It's open source software designed mainly to illustrate and draw with a digitizer tablet. It has a simple interface, where almost all the basic drawing functions are assigned to keyboard shortcuts, which improves workflow speed. In addition, you can hide the entire graphical interface and focus all attention on the drawing without being distracted by unnecessary or complex buttons or palettes. It's a good option if you are interested in digital illustration without too many overwhelming features.
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MyPaint Features
1. Support for LayersMyPaint supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Distraction-freeMyPaint has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
3. Drawing Tablet SupportMyPaint supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
4. PortableMyPaint can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in MyPaint.
6. Ad-freeMyPaint doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Sketching
Infinite canvas
Fullscreen support
Color blending
Comments about MyPaint as a Alternative to Adobe Illustrator
Some users think MyPaint is a great Adobe Illustrator alternative, some don't.
richcarrera
It works with bitmap, Illustrator with vector graphics. it has more similarities with photoshop than with Illustrator.
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Dmitrii Kunicin
the application is suitable for use by children, simple
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Guest
Illustrator is a vector graphics tool, MyPaint is a raster graphics tool.
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Corel Vector
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Vector Graphic App
Image Editor
UI Design Tool
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70 Corel Vector alternatives
Excellent alternative to Illustrator since it allows you to edit vector graphics directly from the browser without the need to download any software. It has online storage space similar to Dropbox or OneDrive where you can save your designs as well as upload existing graphics and add them to your current design. In addition to this, Gravit has several free design templates at your disposal, an extensive library of icons (approximately 29,000), more than 1,000 photos, and Google fonts support. You can also collaborate simultaneously on the same file thanks to its teamwork tools. Please note that some features such as the CMYK workspace will require a premium paid account.
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Corel Vector Features
1. PortableCorel Vector can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Ad-freeCorel Vector doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Works OfflineCorel Vector can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Drawing Tablet SupportCorel Vector supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
5. LightweightCorel Vector consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Dark ModeCorel Vector supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
8. Support for LayersCorel Vector supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
9. Color PickerCorel Vector allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
Website wireframing
Built-in Color picker
Browser-based
Persistent Linux
Web fonts
Vectorize raster images
Global palette
Embedded tutorials
Master Design
Asset Pipeline
Comments about Corel Vector as a Alternative to Adobe Illustrator
Almost everyone thinks Corel Vector is a great Adobe Illustrator alternative.
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Guest
It is a simple yet powerful vector editing program suitable for vector artists, web designers, publishers, logo designers, etc. It also features non-destructing boolean operations (better pathfinder), showcase mode, multiple strokes and fills, global palettes, and more, surprisingly without any clutter.
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Guest
It's free, and also easy to use. Some advanced features are lacking, but the dev team is constantly adding new ones.
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arlenwh
Even though it's no longer free. It does everything Adobe Illustrator does. Also it's completely web based. So you can run it on any operating system especially Linux which almost no vector design application supports.
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Guest
this is wonnderful webside
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Guest
Good components, easy and free.
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LazPaint
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43 LazPaint alternatives
Raster & vector graphic editor with many tools and filters, written in Lazarus (Free Pascal). Portable, 32bit (under 3mb) & 64bit (3.55mb) versions, ORA format & 16384x16384 image support. In app 3D import & rendering.
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LazPaint Features
1. LightweightLazPaint consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for LayersLazPaint supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. PortableLazPaint can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Transparent images
Reads PDN Format
Pixel accuracy
Export to SVG
Support for SVG
Karbon
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Vector Graphic App
Digital Painting Tool
Graphic Design Tool
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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.
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Most users think Karbon is a great Adobe Illustrator alternative.
Boxy SVG
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Vector Graphic App
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48 Boxy SVG alternatives
Boxy SVG is a vector graphics editor simillar to Adobe Illustrator, Sketch and Inkscape. Made with and for the modern Web Platform. Can do illustrations, icons, banners, mockups, charts, buttons and more.
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Boxy SVG Features
1. Works OfflineBoxy SVG can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Support for LayersBoxy SVG supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Export to SVG
Support for SVG
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Comments about Boxy SVG as a Alternative to Adobe Illustrator
Almost everyone thinks Boxy SVG is a great Adobe Illustrator alternative.
Paul
It's not comparable to Illustrator in terms of features, but if you need a lightweight software to create or edit SVGs, then this is a very good software. I use it daily for quick edits to vector files.
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No import or export of ai and eps
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Apache OpenOffice Draw
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Vector Graphic App
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90 Apache OpenOffice Draw alternatives
Draw, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a graphics editor that gives you the tools to communicate with visuals and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is powerful tool for posters, graphs, charts, and more.
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Apache OpenOffice Draw Features
Edit PDF
Comments about Apache OpenOffice Draw as a Alternative to Adobe Illustrator
Most users think Apache OpenOffice Draw is a great Adobe Illustrator alternative.
Guest
More of a flowchart designer than a vector illustrator
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