Inkscape
FreeA free, open source vector graphics editor for illustration, logos, diagrams and print layouts.
About Inkscape
Inkscape is a professional vector graphics editor that runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It works with scalable vector graphics, so artwork stays sharp at any size, which suits logos, icons, diagrams, posters and illustrations.
It offers drawing and shape tools, paths, text, gradients, layers and filters, and uses SVG as its native format. Version 1.4.4 is described as a maintenance release with 20 crash fixes, more than 25 bug fixes and performance improvements, and a few small new features. It also serves as a bridge release for the planned 1.5 multipage format.
Inkscape is free and open source under the GPL-2.0 licence, with no subscription or account. It suits designers, students and hobbyists who want an alternative to commercial vector tools. Complex documents may feel slower than in paid rivals, and the interface has many panels to learn. Because the format is open, files you create can be opened in browsers, other editors and cutting machines without conversion in most cases.
Upgrade to 1.4.3 or later if you share files across versions, because of the multipage format change.
Frequently asked
Is Inkscape free?
Yes, it is free and open source.
Does it need an account?
No.
Which platforms does it run on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to inkscape.org or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.