Inkscape is an open source SVG-based vector graphics editor that comes with a host of high-end, professional features.<\/p>\n
You get a lengthy list of drawing tools, for instance, quick ways to create rectangles and squares, circles and arcs, spirals, polygons, 3D boxes, Bezier curves, straight lines and more. But there are also interesting sculpting and painting options, a lengthy list of path creation and editing options, and some very powerful text tools.<\/p>\n
In common with other SVG editors, you’re able to scale objects in a click or two, group and ungroup them, apply colours, gradients and strokes as required, align and combine objects, trace bitmaps and more.<\/p>\n
And there’s direct support for many advanced SVG features, like alpha blending, markers and clones.<\/p>\n
There is a price to pay for this, as the learning curve is a little steep: you’ll need to invest plenty of time and effort before you’ve properly mastered everything that Inkscape can do. If you need a good vector editor then it’s well worth the effort, though, as Inkscape provides many of the same features as Illustrator for no cost at all.<\/p>\n It can be a little complicated, but take the time to master the basics and Inkscape will give you plenty of vector editing features and functionality<\/p>\n<\/section>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(1)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t\t\t\tDesign & Illustration<\/p>\n What’s new in 1.4.2 (see news for more)?<\/p>\n – Filter Gallery:\u00a0It has never been so easy to find the best filter for your needs! This new dialog features previews, categories and search. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t-25%<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\tA one-stop photo editing, illustration and design tool<\/p>\n \t\tVerdict:<\/h5>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tChangelog\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
\n– Modular grids & improved axonometric grids:\u00a0Set the grid angle by ratio for isometric designs and use modular grids to plan layouts and make icons!
\n– Swatches dialog and palette file handling improved:\u00a0Access dialog layout controls quickly, search for colors, and open different palette file formats!
\n– Unified font browser preview:\u00a0Activate it in the preferences to quickly browse through your font collection. Try it out and give your feedback!
\n– Customizable handles:\u00a0Power users with CSS knowledge can now customize the styling and basic shape of all the handles!
\n– Fast image clipping with the Shape Builder:\u00a0Clip your raster graphics into multiple sections using the Shape Builder!
\n– Affinity Designer File Import:\u00a0Handle files from your colleagues, and don’t lose your own contents when you can’t access the program they were made with anymore!
\n– Support for internal links in exported PDF files:\u00a0Help people navigate the files you created!
\n– A whole new icon set:\u00a0Enjoy more than 500 new icons in the Dash theme!
\n– There’s even more:\u00a0faster extensions, new templates for folding booklets, additional options in Ruler and Taper Stroke LPE, new keyboard shortcuts, changed node deletion behavior, preview in Spray tool, many new command line options, more supported color palette formats (e.g. CIELAB, Adobe Color Book and Adobe Swatch Exchange), updated translations, many bug fixes \u2026<\/p>\nDeal of the Day<\/h1>\n
<\/s><\/p>\nXara Photo & Graphic Designer 16<\/h4>\n