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Inkscape

Vector graphics editor InkscapeInkscape 1.4 on LinuxReleaseNovember 6, 2003; 22 years ago (2003-11-06)Stable release1.4.4 / 6 May 2026; 4 months ago (6 May 2026)Preview release1.5 / 26 March 2024; 2 years ago (26 March 2024) Written inC++ with gtkmm, Python (extensions)Operating systemFreeBSD, Linux, macOS, WindowsPlatformIA-32, x86-64PredecessorSodipodiAvailable in90 languagesTypeVector graphics editorLicenseGPL-2.0-or-laterWebsiteinkscape.orgRepositorygitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape Inkscape is a free and open-source software vector graphics editor released under a GNU General Public License (GPL) 2.0 or later. It is used for both artistic and technical illustrations such as cartoons, clip art, logos, typography, diagrams, and flowcharts. It uses vector graphics to allow for sharp printouts and renderings at unlimited resolution and is not bound to a fixed number of pixels like raster graphics. Inkscape uses Scalable Vector Graphics (SVGs) as its main file format. It can import and export various file formats, including Adobe Illustrator (AI), Encapsulated PostScript (EPS), PDF, PostScript (PS) and PNG. Inkscape can render primitive vector shapes (e.g. rectangles, ellipses, polygons