Inkscape

by Inkscape project · Graphics, photo & 3D

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source vector graphics editor for logos, icons and illustrations.

Official download from inkscape.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens inkscape.org, Inkscape project's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Inkscape?

Inkscape creates scalable vector art and saves natively as SVG. It handles paths, text, gradients and exports to PNG and PDF.

Key features

  • Native SVG editing
  • Path, shape and text tools
  • Bitmap tracing
  • PDF and PNG export

Best for

  • Logos and icons
  • Laser-cutting and vinyl designs
  • Editing SVG files

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Inkscape

  1. 1Open the official Inkscape download page on inkscape.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Inkscape.Inkscape -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask inkscape

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.inkscape.Inkscape

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Inkscape safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on inkscape.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

Inkscape alternatives

Other graphics, photo & 3d apps, closest platform match first.

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FAQ

Inkscape questions

Where can I download Inkscape safely?

Download Inkscape only from Inkscape project's official site at inkscape.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Inkscape free?

Yes. Inkscape is open-source software and free to use.

Does Inkscape work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Inkscape is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Inkscape project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Inkscape from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Inkscape.Inkscape -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask inkscape); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.inkscape.Inkscape). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Inkscape?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full graphics, photo & 3d list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.