Ipe AlternativesVector Graphic Apps like Ipe

Ipe is described as 'Drawing editor for creating figures in PDF or (encapsulated) Postscript format. It supports making small figures for inclusion into LaTeX-documents as well as making multi-page PDF presentations that can be shown on-line with Acrobat Reader' and is a Vector Graphic app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Ipe for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and Snapcraft apps. The best Ipe alternative is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ipe are Apache OpenOffice Draw, Vector Paint, Xfig and EvolveUI.

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Ipe is a drawing editor for creating figures in PDF or (encapsulated) Postscript format. It supports making small figures for inclusion into LaTeX-documents as well as making multi-page PDF presentations that can be shown...

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Ipe alternatives page was last updated Dec 18, 2023
  1. Inkscape icon
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    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.

    137 Inkscape alternatives
    Inkscape screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com

    Top Inkscape Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Vectorize raster images
    3.  Support for SVG
    4.  Live Path Effects
    5.  Digital Painting
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Customizable
    10.  Export to SVG
    11.  Edit PDF
    12.  Scalable
    Inkscape iconIpe Icon

    Inkscape VS Ipe

    Is Inkscape a good alternative to Ipe?
     
    • Inkscape is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Ipe.

    • Inkscape is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ipe.

    • Inkscape is Free and Open SourceIpe is also Free and Open Source
    • Inkscape is CustomizableIpe is not according to our users
  2. Apache OpenOffice Draw icon
     124 likes

    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.

    91 Apache OpenOffice Draw alternatives
    For technical drawings with integrated graduation function (not available in PowerPoint)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Apache OpenOffice Draw Features

    1.  Edit PDF
    Apache OpenOffice Draw iconIpe Icon

    Apache OpenOffice Draw VS Ipe

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  3. Vector Paint icon
     16 likes

    Vector Paint is a very simple drawing program, that lets you draw points, lines, curves and shapes.

    29 Vector Paint alternatives
    Vector Paint screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Vector Paint Features

    1.  Export to SVG
    Vector Paint iconIpe Icon

    Vector Paint VS Ipe

    Is Vector Paint a good alternative to Ipe?
     
    • Vector Paint is the most popular Web-based alternative to Ipe.

    • Vector Paint is Free Personal and ProprietaryIpe is Free and Open Source
  4. Xfig icon
     8 likes

    Xfig is an interactive drawing tool which runs under X Window System Version 11 Release 4 (X11R4) or later, on most UNIX-compatible platforms, and e.g. under Darwin on the MacIntosh and any X server under Microsoft Windows.

    24 Xfig alternatives
    Library - importing drawings

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Xfig iconIpe Icon

    Xfig VS Ipe

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  5. EvolveUI icon
     11 likes

    EvolveUI is tailored for user experience designers, information architects, interaction designers, and web developers. Prototype, Design, and Export to the Web!.

    71 EvolveUI alternatives
    EvolveUI screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    EvolveUI iconIpe Icon

    EvolveUI VS Ipe

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  6. LaTeXDraw icon
     15 likes

    LaTeXDraw is a graphical drawing editor for LaTeX. LaTeXDraw can be used to 1) generate PSTricks code; 2) directly create PDF or PS pictures. LaTeXDraw is developed in Java and thus runs on top of Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.

    16 LaTeXDraw alternatives
    LaTeXDraw screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    LaTeXDraw Features

    1.  Support for LaTeX
    2.  Tex
    LaTeXDraw iconIpe Icon

    LaTeXDraw VS Ipe

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  7. PGF and TikZ icon
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    PGF/TikZ is a tandem of languages for producing vector graphics from a geometric/algebraic description. PGF is a lower-level language, while TikZ is a set of higher-level macros that use PGF. The top-level PGF and TikZ commands are invoked as TeX macros, but in contrast with...

    19 PGF and TikZ alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PGF and TikZ Features

    1.  Support for LaTeX
    2.  High-res Vector GRPHX
    PGF and TikZ iconIpe Icon

    PGF and TikZ VS Ipe

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  8. diagrams icon
     7 likes

    Diagrams is a powerful, flexible, declarative domain-specific language for creating vector graphics, using the Haskell programming language.

    23 diagrams alternatives
    diagrams screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    diagrams iconIpe Icon

    diagrams VS Ipe

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  9. jPicEdt icon
     3 likes

    open source, multi-platform and interactive vector drawing picture editor for LaTeX and PSTricks

    11 jPicEdt alternatives
    jPicEdt screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    jPicEdt Features

    1.  Support for LaTeX
    2.  Export to PST
    jPicEdt iconIpe Icon

    jPicEdt VS Ipe

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  10. TikZiT icon
     1 like

    TikZiT is a super simple GUI editor for graphs and string diagrams. Its native file format is a subset of PGF/TikZ, which means TikZiT files can be included directly in papers typeset using LaTeX.

    18 TikZiT alternatives
    TikZiT screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    TikZiT Features

    1.  Support for LaTeX
    TikZiT iconIpe Icon

    TikZiT VS Ipe

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  11. Formo.one icon
     1 like

    Formo.one is a macOS application that helps you to create generative art from any kind of photo or image using the following effects: Voronoi stippling, Dithering, etc.

    118 Formo.one alternatives
    Formo.one screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.1.2) is from February 2021.

    Formo.one iconIpe Icon

    Formo.one VS Ipe

    Is Formo.one a good alternative to Ipe?
     
    • Formo.one is the most popular commercial alternative to Ipe.

    • Formo.one is Paid and ProprietaryIpe is Free and Open Source
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