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Linearity Curve

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Linearity Curve is the vector-based design platform that empowers marketing teams to create captivating content together.

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License model

  • FreemiumProprietary

Country of Origin

  • DE flagGermany
  • European Union flagEU

Platforms

  • Mac
  • iPhone
  • iPad
4.1 / 5 Avg rating (25)
351likes
22comments

Features

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Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused
  3.  Intuitive Interface

Features

  1.  Vector strokes
  2.  Works Offline
  3.  Artboards
  4.  Vector painting
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  Vectorize raster images
  7.  UI Design
  8.  Auto-trace
  9.  Real time rendering
  10.  Drawing Tablet Support
  11.  Color Picker
  12.  Export to PDF
  13.  Support for Layers
  14.  Vectorgraphic support
  15.  Live Preview
  16.  No Coding Required
  17.  AI-Powered
  18.  Hardware Accelerated
  19.  Dark Mode
  20.  UX Design
  21.  Cloud Sync
  22.  Remove Image Background
  23.  No Tracking
  24.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  25.  Custom Brushes
  26.  Figma plugin
  27.  Digital Drawing
  28.  Sketch
  29. Figma icon  Figma Integration
  30. Figma icon  Import from Figma
  31.  Apple Pencil support

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    alelepd added Linearity Curve as alternative to Hana by Spline
    13 days ago
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    POX added Linearity Curve as alternative to Hyvector
    about 1 month ago
  • bluedesign reviewed Linearity Curve  
    about 1 month ago

    It’s true LC is a brilliant tool for vector graphics. It’s relatively easy to master and they have some decent tutorials to help you out if you get stuck or bamboozled. However. When it was Vectornator it was FREE and you got access to all the tools and functions with NO restrictions. Then they rebranded to Linearity Curve and that’s where it all fell apart! You now have to pay to get full access! Rather than allow all those people who ALREADY had the Vectornator programme to continue as they...

  • ofiane, kitsunta1l, y2kay and Xenne liked Linearity Curve
    about 2 months ago
  • POX updated Linearity Curve
    11 months ago
  • Volconon updated Linearity Curve
    11 months ago
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Linearity Curve information

  • Developed by

    DE flagLinearity GmbH
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $5 and $15 per month + free version with limited functionality.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.1 (25 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    35 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Chinese
    • Spanish
    • Turkish

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  •   Updated May 19, 2025
  •   4.54 avg rating

Our users have written 22 comments and reviews about Linearity Curve, and it has gotten 351 likes

Linearity Curve was added to AlternativeTo by MuscleRumble on May 25, 2017 and this page was last updated Jul 21, 2024. Linearity Curve is sometimes referred to as Vectornator, Vectornator X.

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Comment summary: Linearity Curve, formerly Vectornator, receives praise for its user-friendly interface and robust features on iPad, rivaling expensive alternatives. Users appreciate its speed, lean design, and frequent updates. However, recent changes, like forced cloud storage and restricted SVG export, have sparked criticism, highlighting privacy concerns and dissatisfaction with subscription models. Despite this, many still regard it as a powerful tool for vector graphics.
Top Positive Comment
Oliver Montgomery
Aug 7, 2019
7

I have a business associated with printing. And the vector is still the most convenient program for my business. ( previously used Adobe Illustrator)

Top Negative Comment
Volconon
Jul 20, 2024
2

I loved Vectornator, but then they rebranded to Curve, and transferred my files to Curve Cloud. They weren't very honest in this move, just said that it was a change of services. But now you can't "Export to SVG" without a subscription, destroying the use I had for the application in the first place. If you're willing to pay for the app, it's got an amazing toolset on iPad; but if you're like me, and can't afford to pay for every little thing then steer clear from relying upon this application, and the untrustworthy company behind it.

B D
May 4, 2025
0

It’s true LC is a brilliant tool for vector graphics. It’s relatively easy to master and they have some decent tutorials to help you out if you get stuck or bamboozled. However. When it was Vectornator it was FREE and you got access to all the tools and functions with NO restrictions. Then they rebranded to Linearity Curve and that’s where it all fell apart! You now have to pay to get full access! Rather than allow all those people who ALREADY had the Vectornator programme to continue as they were and just charge those who came after, no, they got greedy and ruined it for everyone! Their rebranding meant EVERYONE got clobbered and not a small monthly fee either, an expensive monthly fee. Way out of a lot of peoples budget. I notice recently they have reduced their yearly fee — still outside a lot of hobbyists budget. Please LC, a lot more people would use you and you’d get more positive attitudes from us, if you were more reasonable with your pricing.

MrAsterisco11
Jun 7, 2024
0

I've been using this app since it was called Vectornator. It's really powerful and it's one of the few apps that still believes in the iPad as a professional device. Their cloud, although it's been criticized a lot, is fantastic: I've never had an issue with it! The app has a lot of very powerful features, including the most recent AI Backgrounds, which can compete (and win!) against other much more expensive solutions!

Lucian Last
Dec 11, 2023
0

Recently renamed to Curve and forced all art to be moved to their cloud, this makes it unsafe from copywrite infringement.

lucasmdev
May 7, 2023
0

Vectornator UI is good, the software is fast and lean, the user experience is pleasant as it implements elements native to the macOS system (everything that Adobe cannot do with Illustrator). The export to SVG works, but it doesn't have optimized SVG export and it always comes with fields that have been deselected, reselected and that could be a little smarter.

ashf
Jan 9, 2022
0

Update: now it's not usable as a free app. as I predicted years ago below, they crippled its features and are are trying to cash out. no longer recommended. not promising product either.


Although this is good as a free app for now, there's no doubt that it will be subscription business in near future since it's backed by a venture capitalist. you know how greed they are? they are not a philanthropist.

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What is Linearity Curve?

Linearity Curve (formerly Vectornator) is a revolutionary design software that empowers graphic designers and marketing teams to create captivating content.

Whether you’re creating engaging social media posts, captivating brand visuals, print materials, or intricate lettering and marketing illustrations, Linearity Curve provides all you need to bring your stories to life.

Get access to an endless library of templates and free images, save time with our powerful AI-features like single tap background removal, and effortlessly transform your ideas into breath taking marketing assets.

Design anywhere at any time on your Mac, iPad, or iPhone.

TIME SAVING AI FEATURES

  • Create photo cut-outs and replace backgrounds in a single tap with the Background Removal & AI Backgrounds Tools.
  • Turn any raster image into vector paths with one tap using Auto Trace. This feature comes with three modes for different use cases – Sketch, Photography, and Illustration.

FREE DESIGN ASSETS

  • Explore a collection of over 800+ customizable templates. From social media posts to online ads, there’s a ready-made design for every project.
  • Get access to over 1 million royalty-free, high resolution images.

CONVENIENT SHORTCUTS

  • The Quick Actions Bar takes the most useful tools and options and puts them below your selected object, significantly speeding up your workflow.
  • Intuitive gesture controls allow you to move around your canvas, undo or redo an action, clear, copy, paste, control tools, and find useful menus at your fingertips.
  • Keyboard shortcuts allow you to design quickly and efficiently.

COLORS AND GRADIENTS

  • Create custom color palettes by adding or deleting swatches.
  • Our Color Picker supports gradients, hex codes, HSB, RGB, color blending, and wide color gamut.
  • Import color palettes from third-party tools, or create a new palette from a photo.

POWERFUL TOOLS

  • Create pixel-perfect marketing assets by drawing pinpoint Bézier curves with our Pen Tool. You can edit the direction and angle of your paths with the Node Tool.
  • Sculpt complex brand illustrations and logos from combined shapes using the Shape Builder.
  • Add beautiful fonts and fully customize them with our Text Tool. You’ll have control over line height, kerning, and tracking.
  • Draw geometric shapes and patterns, such as rectangles, circles, and polygons, with the Shape Tool.
  • Paint fluid vector shapes with our pressure-sensitive, fully customizable Brush Tool.
  • Use advanced vector tools such as corner radius, Boolean operations, and outlining paths to simplify your design flow.

MULTI FILE SUPPORT & COMPATIBILITY

  • Import or drag and drop files directly into Linearity Curve (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC, PDF, SVG, Sketch, Figma, and AI).
  • Export and share your creations in raster and vector file formats (JPG, PNG, PDF, SVG, and AI).
  • Compatible with Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, and Creative Cloud.
  • Supports digital input devices such as Apple Pencil, Bamboo Slate, and Bamboo Folio.

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