Inkscape Help Articles
Check out our Inskcape Help Articles to learn how to use this amazing, open-source Scalable Vector Graphics program. Plus, read the latest Inkscape news!
How to Download & Install Inkscape for Windows
In this help article I'll be showing you how to download and install Inkscape - the free vector graphics software - for Windows. You can watch the video version below, or skip over it for the full help article. Let's dive in! Video: How to Download and Install...
How to Generate QR Codes in Inkscape
In this article I'll be showing you the simple method for generating QR codes using Inkscape - the free vector graphics editor. QR codes are rapidly increasing in popularity, allowing people to quickly pull out their phone cameras and scan the code to be taken to any...
NEWS: INKSCAPE ANNOUNCES WIP SHAPE BUILDER TOOL, SMART GUIDES; Martin Owens Finally Gets Sleep
In a recent video originally posted to Martin Owens's Patreon page, Mrs. Owens (a.k.a. Kama Lord) steps in for a napping and probably overworked Martin Owens (it's his own fault for being so dedicated to Inkscape's development) to announce that Inkscape is working on...
Inkscape Designers Stun with Incredible Artwork in Inkscape 1.1 About Screen Contest
Inkscape, the free scalable vector graphics alternative to premium software like Adobe Illustrator, has held numerous "About Screen" contests over the years as a way to get the Inkscape community involved in the software's design. It has also provided an outlet for...
10 Logo Color Combinations for Your Design Projects
Looking for great color combinations to use in your graphic design or logo projects? You're in luck! I've put together 10 awesome color schemes below - which each include the name of the color and the HEX code for the color (which you can copy and paste into your...
How to Rotate Objects in Inkscape
One of the first tasks you may be looking to learn in Inkscape is how to rotate an object. Unlike other programs, like GIMP, that use a specific "rotate" tool for this task, Inkscape does things a little differently. In this article, I show you three easy methods for...
Inkscape 1.0 Dark Theme Set Up
The new Inkscape 1.0 is here! And there are tons of great new features, including the ability to easily customize your user interface to your liking. These UI customizations include the ability to set up a Dark Theme, which both looks cooler and is easier on the eyes...
How to Create Curved Text in Inkscape
In this article I’ll be showing you how to easily create curved text in Inkscape. This method is quick and easy – only requiring the right sequence of steps to get the result you want. If you are a beginner, you should find this easy to follow! Note that there is a...
How to Wrap Text Around a Circle in Inkscape
Want to take your design skills up a notch – whether that be for designing logos or simply creating eye-catching text pieces? In this tutorial, I’ll help you do just that by showing you how to put your text around a circle in Inkscape. The technique is fairly easy,...
Inkscape vs. Illustrator: 3 Important Features Compared
Introduction Inkscape and Adobe Illustrator are two scalable vector graphics programs that rely on mathematical formulas to draw precise and infinitely scalable vector art and designs. Illustrator, at the time of this article, is certainly the industry standard when...
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