---
title: "Inkscape"
category: "Graphics and design"
tagline: "A vector graphics editor for logos, illustrations, diagrams and SVG."
source: "Flathub"
package: "org.inkscape.Inkscape"
replaces: ["Adobe Illustrator"]
website: "https://inkscape.org/"
code: "https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape"
---

## What it is

Inkscape is an open-source vector graphics editor. Vector images are made of shapes and paths rather than pixels, so they stay sharp at any size: the right format for logos, icons, illustrations, diagrams and print. Inkscape's native format is SVG, the web's standard vector format, and it also imports and exports PDF, EPS and PNG.

## Why it's here

- **Illustrator-style design.** Paths, the pen tool, text on paths, gradients and boolean operations are all there.
- **Native SVG.** Graphics for websites and apps come out as clean, standard SVG.

## On CoreDesktop

CoreDesktop installs Inkscape as a Flatpak from Flathub. Open it from the app grid. `update` keeps it current along with your other Flatpaks.