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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of Inkscape ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 513 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer R&D Coordinator Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Inkscape is your best pal for free Vector editing" March 3, 2022 4.0 Pros Inkscape allows you to edit so many different types of files that it is a mandatory tool to have in your computer. Cons Sometimes, when you import, save, and import again a file in another format (not native from Inkscape), it tends to lose some configurations, especially when you work with PDF format. You can get used to it and there are some workarounds, but is still an issue. Review Source Nigel Masimba R. WordPress Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great For Web Development Quick Fixes" May 22, 2020 4.0 Inkscape is great for minor edits to images and for exporting SVG images to raster formats. I use it to create minimalist icons and export them to PNG format. However, due to the rise of the WebP format I've had to add an extra step to my workflow where I export from SVG to PNG, then from PNG to WebP. While I could install a WebP plugin for Inkscape I've had bad experiences with Inkscape plugins in the past and I avoid them as much as possible. Pros Supports most of the mainstream media formats. Uses okay file compression for exported PNG files. It's easy to use and learn. It's stable. Cons It does not support WebP image import and export out of the box. Compatibility issues when objects/shapes are not converted into paths. If I don't convert SVG objects to paths they might not display correctly in other applications. Alternatives considered [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) Reason for choosing Inkscape The other options are not supported on Linux-based OSs Review Source Ananthakrishna T. Researcher Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The only best software for performing vector based illustration designs for free" September 13, 2022 4.0 Best alternative for adobe illustrator! Pros \> Being a Scientific illustrator, Inkscape is the best alternate for adobe illustrator. > The interface is clean, minimalistic and user-friendly. The latest version has Dark mode, which is cool! > The vector files can be saved as svg, eps, pdf, png, jpeg and many more. > The software is completely free and open source. > Inkscape has a wonderful, highly supportive community that can help you resolve most of the problems faced during the workflow. > Now, one can import simple illustrations from Bioicons (science illustration library) directly. Cons \> Gradient feature can be improved a bit so that illustrators can create better visuals. Review Source Dan K. Graphic Designer Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fantastic free alternative to Adobe Illustrator" May 12, 2020 5.0 Overall experience is very good. I've been using Inkscape for over a year now and would highly recommend it to anyone who's looking to get a start in illustration and graphic design. I've been able to create lots of fantastic designs for print on demand clothing sites like Teespring and Printful as well as graphics for my websites and blogs. Pros Just as good as Illustrator when it comes to making logos and designs. Very similar to Illustrator in features and functionality. Whatever you can make in Illustrator, you can also make in Inkscape with relative ease. Fantastic alternative to Illustrator since it is open source, actively developed and free! Working with gradients is much easier in Inkscape. Inkscape is also far less CPU intensive than its Adobe counterpart, whereas Illustrator is a beast and requires some intense GPU power. Cons It is much easier to work with text in Illustrator than it is in Inkscape. Inkscape can be a little messy here sometimes. Another con is that Inkscape doesn't currently allow you to output files with a CMYK color profile, which is inconvenient when it comes to designs for print. Review Source AK Arun K. Freelancer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Inkscape Teached Me The Basics Of Logo Desgning" June 13, 2019 4.0 Even you face a little bit of trouble for figuring out the operations in Inkscape, I definitely recommend this for logo designing and vector graphics.Best platform which i used up to date for the same purposes. Pros I started to using Inkscape from 2019.Inkscape works really well in making logos and vectors in a simple format.One of the best featurre it provides is called node editing.Its capability of handling node editing impressed me alot.I think Inkscape is the best designing software to start graphic designing , if you are not familiar with any other softwares like adobe illustrator.One of the best speciality of Inkscape is that , it is totally free and it works well in all major operating systeems like windows,mas o.s and linux.If you are running a business , this one is suited for small, medium and also well suited for freelancers .Even i didn't tried much about vector designing in Inkscape, i believe this one helps to learn about basics of vector designing more easily that otheer graphics softwares like corel draw.You can set and edit or convert nodes is the best thing about Inkscape.It also support path simplification with variable threshold, path insetting and outsetting, object creation,bitmap tracing etc.I always like to use the speciality of converting a real picture into good looking and creative logos using Bezier curve tool.If you are looking to learn logo making and digital vectors, i always recommend Inkscape.This one helped me alot to learning in designing some logos. Cons If you are dealing with very large projects, it has some tendancy to freeze for sometime and this makes to feel bad while working on projects.It may be difficult to operate atfirst time after installation because of the new tools and features which are unfamiliar to a person who is a novice in digital graphics.So think it will take some time to figure out how Inscape is working.Even they provide tutorials about the working, most of people feel like an alien at the time of first use.Definitely i faced saving my work as in .jpeg or .gif format primarly and also it does not support .ai extension files. Review Source Martin D. Owner, Chief Developer Internet Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Inkscape is my Photoshop alternative" May 25, 2022 5.0 My overall experience with Inkscape is very positive. The inability to open .ai files is a minor problem for my use case, but when designing vectors from start, Inkscape is my favourite tool. Pros Well, the price is fantastic - you can't beat free, but the intuitive layout of Inkscape makes for an easy and intuitive experience when using it for designing. Cons It isn't compatible with Illustrator's .ai file format, despite both being SVG editors Alternatives considered [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) Reason for choosing Inkscape Price. I don't create or edit SVGs enough to warrant the purchase/subscription of Illustrator. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Photoshop won't open SVG files. Review Source Neel Kamal K. Web Designer Online Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Inkscape is a great Vector designing tool" April 26, 2022 5.0 Shape designer tools like that present in Illustrator would have been a good addition. But otherwise there not much of downside to the software. It is a great software and highly recommended. The interface seems a bit dated but the functionalities on offer make up for it. Pros The software is Free and offers great value and functionality. It offers powerful vector editing capabilities at par with other paid softwares in the market. It is not resource heavy and cross platform compliant and can be installed on Windows, Mac and Linux. Cons The interface could have been better. And also absence of shape designer tool can be a drawback. Review Source BB Bruno B. Docente Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ventajas y desventajas" September 29, 2022 4.0 Buena en general, aunque con dificultades por los términos utilizados y por los iconos y demás elementos. Pros Que maneja muchas de las funciones, es fácil de instalar y es Software libre. Faltan algunas funciones y otras están de más. Cons La interfase es muy pobre, hasta fea y poco intuitiva. Esto lo hace por momentos que la experiencia de uso no sea tan buena. Aunque uno se puede acostumbrar. Reason for choosing Inkscape Software libre y gratis. Review Source Deepak M. Product Marketing Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful Free Vector Graphics Tool" April 29, 2022 5.0 Being a user of Inkscape for more than 3 years I can say, this is tool where from you can start your graphics designing learnings, if you don't have money to invest in paid tool, this tools becomes the fuel of your creative desires. I've myself love creating graphics in my free time, I've created some logos, SVG graphics to learn and use in some of my projects. I'm a fan of this tool. Pros It has all tools like Photoshop and After Effects which makes it perfect creating outstanding illustrations, objects and more. It supports different file formats SVG, PDF and more Create amazing vector graphics that are highly scalable It uses less space than Adobe tools Cons No, cons to talk about, this tool is evolving and improving day by day. Review Source BH Brandi H. Owner Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Hard to figure out" June 30, 2022 1.0 Uninstalled and payed for photoshop instead. Pros I liked that it was a free product. But that was all. Cons The features are severely lacking and 9/10 times the program wouldn't even open and would completely lock my computer. Alternatives considered [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Reason for choosing Inkscape Because it was free, but you ultimately get what you pay for. Review Source Kenneth B. Freelance Graphic Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "THE BEST OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNING " May 2, 2019 5.0 This software has tremendously helped me in my work as a freelance graphic designer,since I have no money to buy Paid software's this is my go to software. Pros The overall usability of the software is really good it's very straightforward and you could easily create any logo you want it also has the dark theme mode which is a very good design on the software,its perfect for hobbyists like me.It also is a great alternative to other paid graphic editor sotwares. Cons The only issue I encountered is when saving your project in pixel size you want .the first time I used this I had a hard time saving my project in 2440 X 1440 eventually I learned and how to save my project the right way. Review Source GH Govinda H. Project Head Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review for Inkspace" January 15, 2020 4.0 Considering it is a free platform, I have actually enjoyed the high quality material I can develop using it. Moreover, its cross-functionality is amazing, I can easily open PDF or AI files to edit and modify. Pros The software is user-friendly and runs on many platforms. It helps with my ongoing daily routine tasks. The best thing about it is that its absolutely free. You dont have to pay a penny. Cons It doesnt have a lot of options or functions to offer, very limited. Also, its interface is not very attractive unlike the other platforms. Alternatives considered [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) Reason for choosing Inkscape It is an open source (free) software and offers medium-range functions at almost no price to pay. It can also easily convert bitmap images to vectors which is a plus. Overall, it offers enough functions for me to get my work done without paying any money. Switched from [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) I moved from Adobe Illustrator because it is free. Plus it offers me the option to modify documents and files of other platforms which others dont offer. It is value for money. Review Source Chamara W. Undergraduate Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best free software for vector graphics." August 9, 2019 4.0 Even though Inkscape lags behind premium options it gets the job done. So you can use it professionally without paying anything. Also its very light on the system so you don't have to worry about memory and CPU usage. So despite its shortcomings I recommend Inkscape for all vector drawings. Pros Best thing about Inkscape is its free and opensource. Its runs on most platforms. UI is simple and straightforward. Can re-edit every single object. Inkscape software is very light. Setup is only about 65MB. Low system requirements. Cons 3D graphics are not possible. Only have PNG format as bitmap export. No option to see colors are print or screen-friendly. Inkscape lags behind premium vector graphic options. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The cost of free" August 5, 2021 3.0 I like it because it was free and we were a startup so overhead matters. At some point we outgrew our need and the free was no longer enough. Some of the more needed tasks too twice as long to dial in as again the paid alternatives Pros Best feature is the price it is free and yes it is a vector software. It does the basics of vectoring and design creation Cons Not intuitive It take many mores steps to complete functions compared to paid alternatives Alternatives considered [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/)[Affinity Designer](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/) Reason for choosing Inkscape Main reason was it was free Review Source LL Larry L. Purchaser Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Inexpensive High-end Graphics" July 15, 2022 5.0 Inkscape is a very good image/text program which has a very low cost to operate. Pros Inkscape is free software governed by the GPL. Cons There are some tools that simply don't accomplish what I want. Review Source RF Robin F. Designer Arts and Crafts Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Inkscape. Pro Vector Creation for free. " June 9, 2022 5.0 Inkscape has enabled me to realise my ideas in an intuitive working environment. Powerful tools allow full expression with the freedom to explore and illustrate ideas to a high degree of accuracy. Pros I love the fact that, even though it costs you nothing, basically there is no difference between Inkscape and programs like Illustrator or CorelDRAW. Take the time to learn it and you can get a he same high quality results. Cons No cons, i'm having a lot of fun with the infinite possibilities presented by Inkscape. Review Source McKaffui Aikins S. Graphics Designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the best upcoming vector softwares " November 28, 2022 5.0 Amazing software ! Pros I used this software for beautiful designs, illustrations as well as web designing. Its is undoubtedly a Multi-Purpose wonderful software I have been using. The flexibility in the use of the drawing tools make using the software very easy for everyone especially beginners. One of the stunning things I also like about Inkspace is it's powerful text tool as text is a very vital part of great designs. What's more, it's an open source software and can be used on most of the common platforms that are windows, mac and linux. Vector base contents require SVG format. Cons This software has to be studied and understood by designers before using which normally take more time to do. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Student Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My "Go-To" for Vector Images and Graphics" February 8, 2020 5.0 There are a plethora of different applications this software has for business. Design business cards, letterheads, logos, mailers, flyers, and brochures - create a cartoon character or an emoji for your social media pages. Design stickers or a million others things that your business can use to promote. Or, perhaps it is your business to create images for others. Either way, this software can handle it. Personally, I use this software all of the time and I just love to work with it. Pros Inkscape allows you create and edit beautiful vector images and graphics! With just a little bit of imagination, a user can do so much because the creators have put so much functionality into this software. I have used many different graphics programs and I really prefer Inkscape since getting used to the controls. I use this software to make cartoon graphics of people for use on their social media accounts. Generally, I have to do a lot of edits to get an image exactly the way someone wants it to look. Inkscape makes those changes easy. This software can be used to make simple edits or to create full gorgeous graphics and the best part is that the software is free to use. Cons This software is certainly not for someone who is not tech savvy. There are some other programs that are more user friendly. However, in my opinion, those programs aren't as dynamic either. Inkscape can be intimidating and a little bit frustrating to even someone who does have some understanding of computer graphics until you learn the ins and outs of the program and where/how the functions are laid out. With that said, once you get in there and play with everything, the program develops an ease of use that will have a person preferring this software over other, much more expensive options. Review Source AB Autumn B. Reception Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing Vector " January 12, 2024 5.0 I have really enjoyed using and becoming familiar with the software and finding new uses for it. Pros It is a great vector software and takes care of all of my vector creating needs. The designs are easy to export and use however needed. Cons It is difficult to learn the layout and how to customize it when first setting up. Switched from [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/) Inkscape is more affordable than its competitors while delivering the same great results. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Adobe Substitute For Free!" November 24, 2023 5.0 Pros Inkscape has all the features I need to create my t-shirt designs for FREE. It's easier than Adobe & has lots of tutorials on YouTube Cons I like the whole platform! No issues at all. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Inkscape is free and easy to use. I have no need for Adobe products now. Review Source EE Ethan E. Freelance Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great alternative when you need a general vector creation and editing tool" October 31, 2021 4.0 While not Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape does have the ability to produce professional results in the hands of a trained, knowledge-able user. When trying to first learn about vector graphics and get practice, Inkscape was invaluable, and then later when working for pay doing certain graphic work, Inkscape has been a solid tool. If you need a vector editor to get you started, don't have to have the big budget bleeding edge new tools, or need to edit a graphic at a location where you don't have access to any mainstream vector software, Inkscape is really hard to beat. Pros \-Tool to trace raster images into a rough vector duplicate -Ability to import PDF files -Price(free) for the amount of features and tools Has a decent number of the general tools needed to perform professional work for creating and editing vector graphics. I have used it for a variety of purposes like websites, newsletters, business card logos, and a few other random purposes along the way, as well. Cons The color gradient editor feels clunky and not very efficient to me. There have been times I have wished the trace tool had more coding work dedicated to it to make it more accurate and able to generate better results that didn't need as much editing to make them acceptable. As is somewhat expected, the tools work well enough for a lot of general purpose editing etc, but being an open source and mostly volunteer based coding and development team, Inkscape does often lack the newer features and workflow enhancements of larger, well funded, for-profit companies that make similar software. Review Source TM Thomas M. engineer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best vector based editor for linux" January 2, 2023 5.0 My daily driver for most of the graphic design / laser engraving I do. Pros Great for publishing, pre-print page layout and preparation, vector works and laser engraving. It even has a embroidery plugin that allows it to become fully functional embroidery software. Cons nothing to say here, it is great alternative to the win / mac software, but available on any platform. Switched from [CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/) Wanted to leave the Win ecosystem and become linux-only user. Review Source CAD Cássia Aparecida D. Gestora Facilities Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best cost benefit!" May 8, 2023 5.0 I have used Inskape for many years, as a free option for anyone looking to do more professional work, Inkscape offers a wide range of features and is a great choice for graphic designers, artists, illustrators and other professionals who need to create vector-based images . Being free software, I often use Inkscape for free for personal and commercial use on various platforms such as Windows and Mac. Pros What stands out most about Inkscape is that it is easy to use and that it supports various extensions and plugins, allowing the creation of new functionalities and features. For example, the program allows you to import files from other graphics programs, such as Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. Furthermore, it supports a wide range of file formats including SVG, PDF, EPS, PNG, OpenDocument and many others. Cons I have nothing negative to say about the program, as it has always met my needs perfectly. Review Source JK John K. Director Capital Markets Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Would recommend because it is free and does the job in most cases" February 17, 2023 5.0 I would recommend Inkscape to others who are looking for a free but effective graphic design tool Pros It's free and sufficiently features-rich for most scenarios one encounters as a small business, e.g., creating posters, website designs, and simple graphics. Cons It crashes a lot whenever one has more than a few images in the same file. I have lost work multiple times because of this. Review Source DV Dima V. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Become the master of vector graphics!" February 24, 2021 5.0 Inkscape had entered my life over a decade ago and is here to stay! I use it as an image editor, as a sketcher for work flow diagrams and even for renovation projects! This is a must-have for anyone who is even remotely a visual person! )) Pros Wow, where do I begin? This software is so powerful, it's like a nuclear missile! I love what you can draw with it - literally anything!! There are so many tutorials online that anyone can use - articles, videos etc - that will teach you the basics as well as some advanced concepts and projects. One of my favourite uses for Inkscape is the drawing board for project flows. Unlike raster graphics (bitmap image) editors, in Inkscape each object is a vector, meaning that you can copy, paste resize and play around with it indefinitely. This helps me a lot when doing diagrams. Another insanely helpful function is image cropping. I can import a photo or a bunch of photos into Inkscape and make a collage or a compilation - and then just crop it all to the right fit. Have designed some of our best family photos like this. Plus there are filters and color edits you can apply too! Since Inkscape is so flexible and so versatile with what it offers, you can use it for literally any drawing/sketching project. Will improve your digital skills and will let you save some paper as well )) Cons The learning curve is pretty steep in the beginning and it is expected that the user should know some basics about vector graphics and image editing. But, like I mentioned, there is a ton of resources online to help you master this software, so put in some time initially and it will be an investment to you in the long run. Review Source Similar Products Featured