![]() You can run Illustrator on Windows and Mac, but if you’re a Linux user then you’re out of luck, but that’s okay because Inkscape is here for you. ![]() Operating SystemĪnother advantage Inkscape has is that it’s available on all three operating systems, which is something that can’t be said for Illustrator. Assuming what you have isn’t too outdated, you should be able to hit the ground running with Inkscape right away. If you’re a casual user who just wants to experiment with vector design, not only do you not have to purchase software, but you won’t have to purchase expensive components either. This reinforces my previous point about Inkscape having a lower barrier to entry. And if you compare that to 2020’s standards, the technology has come far enough that pretty much any consumer-grade laptop should run Inkscape relatively well. It didn’t exactly run Inkscape with ease, but it did run well enough for me to be productive with it. In fact, the first computer I ever used Inkscape with was a refurbished Emachines that I got from Ebay for less than $200. Inkscape, on the other hand, runs just fine on much less than that. Inkscape opens the door a little wider for hobbyists and anyone who may have a passing interest in vector design, who may not be able to justify spending money on something they’re not quite sure they’ll like yet.Īs of the date of this post, Adobe’s recommended hardware specifications for running Illustrator are a multi core processor, 16 GB of memory, and a GPU with 4 GB of VRAM. And the reason why I think that’s so important doesn’t have as much to do with money as it does with how accessible that makes it. It’s made by a team of passionate volunteers who built it as a labor of love. Illustrator is sold on a monthly/yearly subscription-based pricing model, whereas Inkscape is just completely free. What I Like About Inkscapeįirst and foremost, the thing that I love most about Inkscape is its low barrier to entry. But when it comes to Illustrator vs Inkscape, there’s not nearly as much disparity between the two programs. This is by no means an indictment on the GIMP team. And rightly so! Photoshop is the flagship product of a $100 billion corporation. It’s not like the comparison you would make between something like Photoshop and GIMP, where, as much as I love GIMP, Photoshop is clearly more extensive. Illustrator VS Inkscapeīelieve it or not, both applications are actually quite similar and equally capable. And for what it’s worth, I do also make Illustrator tutorials, so it’s not like I don’t have a vested interest in that software as well. As someone who earns their living teaching people how to use Inkscape, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for you to assume that I’m approaching this with some kind of bias or agenda, but I can assure you that I’m going to be as fair and objective as possible. You can download Inkscape 1.2 as an AppImage from its official website or check other available packages for Windows/macOS platforms.Before we get started I’d just like to address any potential bias. You can refer to the Inkscape 1.2 release notes to explore all the technical changes. Improved compatibility with extensions.You can choose the gradients right within the Fill and Stroke dialog box.Two new modes of on-canvas snapping help align objects.In addition to the key highlights, some of the significant changes include: The export dialog now provides you options to choose a simple/batch export along with the ability to pick a file format and DPI settings. You can even customize the layer and object colors to differentiate them. With the new merged layers and object dialog, you can quickly organize/find objects per the layer you’re looking for. Most of the improvements make the experience more straightforward than it already was. Layers and Object Dialog Credits: Inkscape Blog You can easily tweak the mirroring mode, adjust the gap, add rows and columns, and get numerous opportunities to get creative. ![]() If you are working with a large number of objects and want to explore path effects, the new tiling live path effect should be interesting. It should make things quicker when you require working with several color palettes in the user interface. Customize Color PaletteĮasily change the size, reconfigure the colors to explore the available color palettes, and select the one you really like. ![]() Not the ability to export, but you can also import a multi-page PDF to make things easy. You can now create standard/custom-size pages in the same document, and finalize them by saving them as a multi-page PDF. Here, I shall highlight the important feature improvements: Multi-Page Document Support Credits: Inkscape Blog Inkscape 1.2 is an exciting update with many useful enhancements.
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