# Inkscape

> The professional open source vector graphics editor

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/inkscape
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/inkscape.json
- Website: https://github.com/inkscape/inkscape
- Category: Design
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: no
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-06-06T09:58:20+00:00
- Catalog revision: `57662641`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/inkscape/inkscape
- Stars: 4085
- Forks: 310
- Open issues: 1
- License: unknown
- Last push: 2022-03-03T20:52:00+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T11:16:22+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Editor, Design, Graphic Design, SVG, Illustration, Vector Graphics
Tech stacks: C++, CMake, GTK, python

## Features
- Uses the W3C open standard SVG as its native file format. *(highlighted)*
- Offers professional tools for creating illustrations and logos. *(highlighted)*
- Runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Inkscape is a professional quality vector graphics software used for creating illustrations, logos, and web graphics. It uses the W3C open standard SVG as its native format and runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux systems.

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