Inkscape

A professional vector graphics editor for logos, icons and illustrations.

Overview

Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor. Vector images are made of shapes and paths, so they can be scaled to any size without losing quality - perfect for logos, icons, posters and diagrams.

Its native format is SVG, the web standard for scalable graphics.

Where it is used

  • Logos and branding
  • Icons and illustrations
  • Print layouts and posters
  • Diagrams and infographics

Getting started

  1. Download Inkscape from inkscape.org.
  2. Draw basic shapes and combine them with path operations.
  3. Learn the pen tool for custom shapes.
  4. Export your design as SVG or PNG.

What you will cover

The key topics and features of Inkscape

Pen & Path Tools

Draw precise shapes and curves.

Text & Typography

Text on paths, kerning and font control.

Shapes & Alignment

Boolean operations, snapping and distribution.

Trace Bitmap

Convert raster images into vectors.

SVG Native

Create clean, web-ready SVG files.

Export Options

Export to PNG, PDF and more.