Inkscape Vector Graphics

This cluster centers on recommendations and discussions of Inkscape as a free, open-source vector graphics editor, often compared to Adobe Illustrator and suggested as an alternative for SVG and vector design tasks.

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Sample Comments

skore • Oct 12, 2013 • View on HN

Give inkscape a try. You might be surprised.

ant6n • May 17, 2022 • View on HN

Why should one use this over Inkscape?

torpor • Jun 29, 2010 • View on HN

Alternative: Learn to use Inkscape.

cacarr • Jun 14, 2017 • View on HN

I assume you've tried Inkscape?

matt_the_bass • Feb 19, 2018 • View on HN

Inkscape for vector graphics. I feel it firmly competes with illustrator.

tecosaur • Aug 6, 2021 • View on HN

I can confirm I used inkscape :)

notaboredguy • Sep 15, 2022 • View on HN

Inkscape, penpot and/or maybe gimp afaik.

LeoSolaris • Dec 14, 2018 • View on HN

Inkscape is likely what you're looking for.

kiney • May 9, 2025 • View on HN

how does it compare to inkscape?

flobosg • Jul 16, 2020 • View on HN

Several programs support this, including Inkscape.