Inkscape
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Open source vector graphics editor with SVG support. Offers tablet support, non-destructive editing, and live previews. No registration needed, works offline, extensible with plugins, and provides privacy-focused, ad-free experience across multiple platforms.
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- Free • Open Source
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Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Haiku
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- POX published news article about Inkscape
Inkscape 1.3.2 fixes significant data loss bug and updates Chinese translationsInkscape has rolled out version 1.3.2, addressing a significant data loss bug present in the 1.3.1 ...
- POX published news article about Inkscape
Inkscape 1.3.1 is out with two new features, updated translations, and over 70 bug fixesInkscape, the renowned free and open-source vector graphics editor, has rolled out its latest versi...
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This app is evidence that Libre apps can be just as competitive as closed-source commercial apps. I would like to thank everyone who helped with this project's development.
I found it very buggy. Clicking EditInput Options just does nothing. Using my tablet pen eraser does not switch the active tool to eraser. Manually using the eraser draws red streaks instead of erasing which is considered a "medium level" importance.
This software was not intended to be used on a tablet originally. But I am sure this could be enhanced if you decide to join the team and open feature requests mentioning, in details, and with examples, how they can improve as a product.
Very interesting app for designers that want to do classic vector graphics. Unfortunately, if you dive more into SVGs, you'll realize Inkscape handles them in a very opinionated way. A lot of SVG functionalities are badly implemented, or not at all, which makes SVGs look different in app and in browsers (for once most browsers are consistent with their rendering). If you happen to know SVG code and want to write lines by yourself, be aware that Inkscape might not know what you're doing. Worse even, it will rewrite the entire file in its own style in a move that resembles the worst days of Web development (remember FrontPage ?). Most intriguing is that I make this comment in 2025, but I could have written the exact same thing in 2015. Honestly, I should have, those issues are well past due. Can we do something about it ?
Whether you are a beginner (or especially if you are a beginner) or a professional, Inkscape has most, if not all, of what you need, including features not available in paid apps. Oh, and it's Free and Open Source!
The best solution for creating vector images! 🎨
As of 9/5/24, all download links and forum registration result in "502" errors. Hopefully, the developer pays attention and fixes this.
Rich functionality, enough to be a complete alternative for big players. But, the UI is one of the worst i've ever used. Extremely non-intuitive. I have to google "how to do" every 2nd simplest action that should be right there, ready to be picked.