Inkscape can be used in all major computer operating systems (Linux, Mac, and Windows), and can import and export to many major file formats. Compared to other open-source vector drawing programs that I’ve played with, there is no comparison. Inkscape is one of the most robust and useful Adobe Illustrator alternatives the open-source movement has ever created.

This means you can scale and shirk your art without any degration or pixelation. Vector art is art based upon paths that are resolution independent. Inkscape is a free, open source, yet fully-featured vector art program. That was due to neglect and being busy with other projects. The previous version of this page was based upon a much older version of Inkscape, and was way out of date. My desire is to try to keep this page up to date with whatever the latest version is. I don’t expect there to be any massive changes between the release candidate and the final release. Version 1.2 is the future and the future will be here soon. Don’t worry about it being a “release candidate”, it’s been pretty stable since the alpha version. This crash course in Inkscape will be based on version 1.2 Release Candidate, which is easily accessible off of Inkscape’s official site. As of writing, I believe that Inkscape currently has the capacity to compete with any vector program in the market. Blender 3D is a true diamond in the open-source movement. But I decided to invest some time in learning Inkscape due to the hope that Inkscape will achieve the same level of polish and usefulness as Blender 3D. In the past, Inkscape has always felt clunky and like an afterthought on the Mac. I’ve always felt that Inkscape possesses a lot of untapped potential. And I’m the most efficient in that program.īut I am a fan of options. I’m the most comfortable using Illustrator. In fact, I’ve been using Adobe Illustrator for roughly 20 years. I’m a casual fan of Inkscape, but not a regular user. Useful Tools in the Inkscape’s Command Bar.I want to get you up and running, not bogged down in text. If you want to focus solely on one aspect of Inkscape, you have that option. Given the size and scope that this crash course, I had to create this table of contents. This tutorial is designed to quickly teach you the basics of Inkscape and start creating vector art with this free, open-source program. In this article, I am giving you a crash course in Inkscape (version 1.2 release candidate as of writing).

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