Inkscape

Version0.92(as of 11/15/2018)
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux
LicenseOpen Source
CategoryGraphics
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Rating:3.5  |  101 Votes

Main Features

  • Supports many popular graphics file formats
  • Provides an easy-to-use interface
  • Offers helpful tools such as 3D shapes and filters

Software Overview

Screenshot of Inkscape 0.92
Screenshot of Inkscape 0.92

Inkscape is an open source vector graphics editor that is run on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. It is used to create icons, logos, diagrams, illustrations, maps, web graphics, and more.

Inkscape is a layer based editor similar to Adobe Illustrator. It features a drawing canvas surrounded by a variety of drawing tools that help you create and edit your graphics. Some Inkscape tools include 3D shapes, freehand line drawing, calligraphic strokes, text objects, and path by nodes creation. Inkscape also offers a large selection of filters, such as bevels, ridges, blurs, overlays, textures, and bumps, that can alter the appearance of your objects.

Inkscape natively exports to the SVG format but also supports other graphics file formats such as WPG, PNG, JPEG, BMP, EPS, ICO, TIFF, and GIF. It can also read file formats used by other vector graphics editors such as Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.

Inkscape is a solid vector graphics editor. It features a wide array of helpful tools and supports many popular graphics file formats. If you’re looking for a free vector graphics editor, give Inkscape a shot.

Primary File Type

svg icon.SVGScalable Vector Graphic

Supported File Types

ExtensionFile Type
.SVGScalable Vector Graphic
.AIAdobe Illustrator Artwork
.ANIWindows Animated Cursor
.CDRCorelDRAW File
.CDTCorelDRAW Template (Legacy)
.CMXCorel Presentation Exchange Image
.CURWindows Cursor Image
.EMFEnhanced Windows Metafile
.EPSEncapsulated PostScript File
.HPGLHP Graphics Language Plotter File
.ICNSmacOS Icon Resource
.ICOIcon File
.JPGJPEG Image
.ODGOpenDocument Graphic File
.PBMPortable Bitmap Image
.PDFPortable Document Format File
.PGMPortable Gray Map Image
.PNGPortable Network Graphic
.SK1sK1 Vector Graphic File
.SVGZCompressed SVG File
.WBMPWireless Bitmap Image
.WMFWindows Metafile
.WPGWordPerfect Graphic
.XAMLXAML File

Additional Related File Types

ExtensionFile Type
.INXInkscape Extension Descriptor File
Updated 11/15/2018