An
#OpenSource
vector drawing app for Windows, MacOS & Linux. Similar to Illustrator, always free for everyone! Profile image CC BY-SA 4.0 by Denis Kuznetsky
#Inkscape
v1.4 beta2 has launched!
Draw(ing) freely never felt so geeky.
Help us test the Extension Gallery & Swatches dialog overhaul & enjoy translation updates to 20 languages: – Share your bug reports with us!
#ArtWithOpenSource
Introducing Inkscape 1.0! After a little over three years in development, we're excited to launch this long-awaited version for Windows and Linux (and the macOS preview) Watch the release video () and download it here:
#Inkscape
is proud to present version 1.3!
You’ll find improved performance, new features, & a solid set of improvements—focused on helping users get organized & work more efficiently with our free & open source vector-editing software.
Draw freely.
Introducing
#Inkscape
1.0.1...! Includes bug & crash patches for 1.0 & an experimental feature. Let us know what you love. Report what doesn't work. Download Linux, Windows (coming soon) Mac:
Happy Birthday,
@___Mc__
!
#opensource
#collaboration
#freedom
Congratulations to Inkscape artist Bayu Rizaldhan Rayes! He's our version 1.0 About Screen Contest Winner with Island of Creativity. We're thrilled! Thanks to Rayes for his creation!
Congratulations to
@Blender
on 3.0! You guys are an inspiration for what is possible as an open source project to become, and we at Inkscape are always excited to see the new ways you have involved users, industry, and developers in this amazing milestone for creative freedom.
Today, 3December 2021, Blender Foundation announces the release of Blender 3.0, to mark the beginning of a new era for open source 2D/3D content creation.
#b3d
Inkscape 1.2.2 is now available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. This maintenance & bug fix release offers solutions for 25+ app bug fixes & 13 user interface translations & much more. Spell check for macOS users. Read more & download here:
We are gushing from all the love, dear users!
#Inkscape
1.3 has surpassed the one million mark!
We ❤ you and your support for our free
#libre
and
#opensource
software 🚀
There’s still about a month left to enter our
#InkscapeAboutScreen
contest for version 1.3! The deadline to enter is Sun., Mar. 19, 2023. The theme is “Celebrating 20 years of Inkscape” We’d love to see your art in the running.
#ArtWithOpenSource
⚠️REMINDER: Only download Inkscape from trusted sources and be cautious about emails with links, even if they claim to be from the project. If there's any doubt go to the source. The latest, validated release will always be available for free on our website.
RT's appreciated.
We are currently developing import functions for
#Affinity
Designer & Adobe
#Illustrator
files.
Can you help?
Donate your files until the 19th here:
Only upload files for which you own the rights. They are used for
#Inkscape
development & not published.
Congrats to
@blender
on its 3.2 release!! Long time
#Inkscape
UI designer Adam Belis also helps with the Blender project & added one of Inkscape's most powerful features into Blender & improving up on it! Inkscape is looking into backporting the improvements, too.
#collaboration
We just released version 0.92.5 (bugfix release) as well as version 1.0-rc1 (release candidate)!
We encourage everyone to try this newest version and report any problem 😍
Get 0.92.5 from
Get 1.0-rc1 from
How can we improve interoperability between Inkscape and LibreOffice?
Tell us about your workflows combining LibreOffice applications and Inkscape. What works well for you, what doesn't?
Let us know in the replies ⬇️
🧵
Inkscape‘s development 🛠️⚙️🧑💻 version has now switched to GTK4, the current version of the underlying UI framework. This is a huge architectural improvement for
#Inkscape
, and will enable proper graphics acceleration in the future.
#Inkscape
is proud to release versions 0.92.4 & 1.0 alpha of its free, professional vector graphics editor! Available now for Linux and Windows 32/64 here:
#FLOSS
#collaboration
1/2 We're proud to release version Inkscape 1.0.2 for your drawing, crafting and maker needs - a "Bug Fix" release to 1.0 and 1.0.1 releases. Bug fixes range from Eraser Tool repair to better macOS packaging & more! Read more & download here:
🎉 We're turning 20 in November! 🎉
🖊️ Share your best wishes and what you've achieved through using
#Inkscape
with our contributors and the community (open until Oct 31): 🖊️
It's here!!
#Inkscape
1.0beta1 has launched & is ready for testing! We want to know what you think about it. Your feedback will help us in our next round of bug fixing for the big launch. Read more here: !
We are working on a new tool: Canvas Boolean operations.
We'd like to know your opinion on the order of operations for substracting.
A - Z-order (how the objects are stacked)
B - Selection order (in the order that the objects were selected) Let us know here!
We’ve worked hard to develop our latest
#Inkscape
innovation... introducing Inky the AI Assistant! Prepared to help you with your drawing needs. It recognizes basic shapes and can offer quick improvements to your designs. Inky is here to save the day!
It’s a big
#Inkscape
moment! A hat-trick-of-a-launch is happening now! Version 1.1.2 (bug fixes), version 1.2 alpha, & our 1.2 About Screen Contest & more! Head here for an article with all the details & links:
#FOSS
#collaboration
We’ve launched
#Inkscape
1.3 alpha0 for Linux, Windows & MacOS! Not recommended for users who prefer stable versions! Calling all Bug Testers, help us prior to the stable release. The hunt for bugs in 1.3 alpha0 is on!
#ArtWithOpenSource
We did it!
We’ve launched our latest big, small release -
#Inkscape
1.3.1 during our 20th Anniversary celebrations!
Find out more about it on our web site:
#ArtWithOpenSource
#DrawFreely
Congratulations go to Denis Kuznetsky for his “Isometric Madness” submission to our
#Inkscape
1.3 About Screen Contest! The artist shared that Inkscape is their “favorite program for drawing vector graphics.”
#ArtWithOpen
Source
#InkscapeAboutScreen
Half a year ago, we asked you which file format 📄 you wished us to improve
#Inkscape
’s support for.
Today we proudly announce that Nicco Kunzmann is hired as a contractor to improve the importing of
#AdobeIllustrator
files. Welcome on board!
Our Boolean Operations LPE finally makes non-destructive boolean operations available in
#Inkscape
. Combine two or more paths to make a single shape - both of which are still editable! Download & test Inkscape's 1.0beta1 version:
We hear Inkscape 1.0 has broken the internet (or at least our server and CDN). If you're still having trouble downloading a copy, don't give up. Or consider trying
@internetarchive
:
A reminder of their important mission. Consider sending them some ❤️ too.
Check out
#Inkscape
's improved Mirror Symmetry and Rotate Copies LPE that allows custom styles for each part of the resulting drawing without unlinking the LPE. Download & test our new version:
Did you know that we added a new
#Inkscape
feature - a live path effect (LPE) called Tiling?
You can create cool patterns fast. There’s potential for interactivity and it’s non-nondestructive.
Tutorial:
#ArtWithOpenSource
#GraphicsDesign
In this new series, we’re going to highlight a new feature in the latest
#Inkscape
version every week! Stay tuned! :-)
#2
Did You know that you can hide tools and resize the toolbox in
#Inkscape
1.2?
#artwithopensource
!
Calling all
#Inkscape
BETA TESTERS!
Our 1.4 beta is here for you to download. Please help the project out with your feedback & bug reports, so we can improve the 1.4 launch:
#ArtWithOpenSource
A founding members of Inkscape, Bryce Harrington, had to move on, but his contribution over 20 years continues to benefit us all. Please share a brief note of gratitude or express how Inkscape has benefited your life here:
It's here!! From shapes & patterns to documents & fonts, the
#Inkscape
1.3 beta release offers you some new features, alongside a basket full of improvements large & small - Shape Builder Tool, Document Resources Dialog, Font Collections...
Open Source project with global volunteer contributors & users seeks likeminded macOS dev contributor. Inquiries welcome. More info available here:
#Inkscape
#collaboration
#OpenSource
Calling all Inkscape artists!
You're invited to enter our traditional About Screen Contest for the upcoming Inkscape version 1.1!
Find all information about how to join the drawing contest at
We're looking forward to seeing your art!
"It is by doing whatever that we become whoever"
Celebrate 20 years of
#Inkscape
with us!
Post the artwork or a photograph of your creation (t-shirt, embroidery, stencil) to:
We can't wait to see your submissions!
#ArtWithOpenSource
#InkscapeChallenge
Congratulations to
#Inkscape
artist Chris Hildenbrand, aka 2DGameartGuru, for "New discoveries await…", which will be featured in Inkscape 1.2 as the About Screen! Read more about it here:
Some say that
#Inkscape
isn't good at 3D. We'll see about that! This month's challenge is to draw a 3D object. It's time to put Inkscape to the test! Drop your entries on the challenge page. See you there!
#ArtWithOpenSource
#InkscapeChallenge
... And it's launched!! If you're waiting to test
#Inkscape
1.1beta before we launch the final version later this Spring, you're in luck! Head here to download it: Thanks for sharing your feedback & bug reports with us, too.
We are quickly approaching the long-awaited Inkscape 1.0 release! To allow you to test the latest updates & improvements, we just released a 1.0-beta2 version. Grab this release at . Report any issues you find at !
Many thanks for all the likes, shares and comments on the latest release. So much love for
#opensource
. Thanks for your
#collaboration
- it helps us to improve the tool. ❤😊❤
Calling all
#Inkscape
artists! Enter your artwork in our 1.3 About Screen Contest. “Celebrating 20 years of Inkscape.”
Submissions open from Sun., Feb. 5 to Sun., Mar. 19, 2023.
Find details here:
#ArtWithOpenSource
#InkscapeAboutScreen
Heads up! We’re launching our
#Inkscape
1.3 About Screen Contest tomorrow!
Curious to know more about it? Stay tuned. Watch here and our other social feeds for more details soon... Draw freely.
#ArtWithOpenSource
#InkscapeDesign
Question for Inkscape users: The new pattern editor is coming to 1.3. We are planning to review & add new default patterns. Are there any specific ones you would like Inkscape to have by default?
DYK, Inkscape 1.0beta1 has
#theme
selection! Click on "Edit > Preferences > User Interface > Theme" to set a custom GTK3 theme! Or add new ones.
Download & test the latest version of
#Inkscape
:
On May 31 1999, Matthias Elter and Michael Koch started KImageShop what became known today as Krita.
Krita just turned 25 years old!
The Inkscape team congratulates everyone involved in that long journey and wishes more success to come!
#krita
#foss
Introducing our Release Candidate for 1.1, available for you to test with us. It's the final version before our official version launch, coming soon! Download the RC here:
We've just resolved some critical issues in Inkscape 1.2 identified by our community. If you're currently using this version, this is an important update to install on your device. It provides a fix for a # of critical bugs in 1.2 release. More info here:
Congratulations to Inkonic for the “Inkscape's Path-Artist's Blossom” submission to our
#Inkscape
1.4 About Screen Contest! 🏆 🎉
Inkonic is encouraging growth in other artists and to never cease improving their own skills 💕🌱🖌️
Inkscape 1.3 About Screen Contest Top 5 Finalists: A long journey, Chris Hildenbrand; Contest, Djelita Abderrahmane; Creative Growth, Chris Hildenbrand; Isometric Madness, Denis Kuznetsky & Portal, Milad Moosavi
#ArtWithOpenSource
#InkscapeAboutScreen
Dear Inkscape Artists, thank you all for your entries in our 1.1 About Screen Contest. Your creativity warms our vector hearts 8-) Seeking inspiration for your creation? Head to the gallery! Deadline to submit is Feb. 21 @ midnight UTC.
Calling all beta testers! Over 200 bug-fixes later,
#Inkscape
1.1beta has launched and is ready for you to test away! Your help will improve the final 1.1 version that will launch later this Spring. Download it here:
Help us make
#Inkscape
1.3.1 a solid release!
Please test this release candidate:
to help us catch any severe, new bugs 🐛 🐞 🐛🐞
and report those to
until Nov. 12 📆 (so they can be taken into account for the 1.3.1 release).
Calling
#Inkscape
artists! Have an idea for our 1.3 About Screen Contest? Submissions open until March 19, 2023. See winner & entries from our last contest (for inspiration): We can't wait to see what you create!
#ArtWithOpenSource
#InkscapeAboutScreen
In this new series, we're going to highlight a new feature in the latest Inkscape version every week! Stay tuned! :)
Have you seen the settings for color palettes & swatches in
#Inkscape
1.2?
#artwithopensource
Our friends at Ink/Stitch released their new version 3.1.0 beta. 🪡
If you own an embroidery machine, please show them love ❤️ and help them testing the new features!
#embroidery
#inkstitch
#inkscape
#needlework
Ahoy, there! Inkscape-Junkies!
Have your artwork seen by millions of Inkscape users around the World. Join these amazing artists, by entering the Inkscape 1.1 About Screen contest. Do you have what it takes? BE IN IT, TO WIN IT! Deadline: Feb. 21:
2/2 We've also launched an early version of Inkscape 1.1 alpha for testing. Calling early adopters to help us test and provide your feedback to improve the major release in the spring. Read more & download the alpha here: