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Xara Xtreme for Linux

Xara Xtreme for Linux is a powerful, general purpose graphics program for Unix platforms including Linux, FreeBSD and (in development) OS-X.

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  • Free
  • Open Source

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  • Discontinued

Platforms

  • Linux
  • BSD
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Discontinued

Abandoned since 2008. No linux binaries. Source code repository is gone.

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speakus_net
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Community replaced closed source CDraw library to open source Cairo library only in the xara-cairo project

Jon
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I found this to be a VERY powerful program. Until now I have been using Inkscape for all my vector graphic work, but I will be using Xara Xtreme from now on, here's why..

Most customers expect you to send them a logo or graphic in .PDF or .AI format, these are the file formats that were dubbed to be industry standard by Adobe's popular (and expensive) Illustrator program. Xara Xtreme allows you to export in BOTH of those formats, along with many other great formats. Xara Xtreme is also VERY good at conserving memory, this was my #1 gripe with Inkscape. It also appears that Xara Xtreme supports SVG animation? I admit that I have not looked into this very much because I currently use flash for all my animations, but this WILL be important because eventually SVG animations will inevitably replace flash via HTML5 and CSS3.

Key Highlights:

  • Exports to industry-standard formats, including .AI, .PDF (customers really like this!)
  • Supports CMYK color profile!!
  • Many great effects which can be re-edited later even after stacking more effects on top of them!
  • Appears to support SVG animation!?

The bottom line is that this program is perfect for all your vector graphic needs! You should definitely give it a try if you are looking for a professional open source alternative to Illustrator

AAA+++

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zorak1103
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so no real alternative. would have been nice if this project was still alive.

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muenalan
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I was very delighted to see this on linux. It is indeed extreme fast and gives a much more professional grip than inkscape. Best vector package IMHO.

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What is Xara Xtreme for Linux?

Xara Xtreme for Linux is a powerful, general purpose graphics program for Unix platforms including Linux, FreeBSD and (in development) OS-X.

Formely known as Xara LX, it is based on Xara Xtreme for Windows ( Xara Designer Pro icon Xara Designer Pro ).

The Xara Xtreme source code was made available open-source in early 2006, and is being ported to Linux. This process is almost complete and Xara Xtreme for Linux is available for download now.

Xara Xtreme for Linux:

  • Is very fast, very slick to use.
  • Offers some of the most powerful graphics tools available.
  • Is simple to use and learn.
  • Has a clean, un-cluttered user interface. Few floating dialogs, palettes, menus etc.
  • Is able to create a huge range of outstanding graphics.
  • Has a huge resource of learning material, tutorials, movies, tips and a very active enthusiastic and growing user community.

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