Inkscape Tips
Inkscape is a free desktop software application used to create vector artwork.
It is free and open-source software (FOSS) and available for Windows, Mac (including Apple Silicon), and Linux.
Inkscape's native file format is .svg (Scalable Vector Graphics). It can import and export many other file formats, including PDF, EPS, JPG, GIF, PNG, and more.
At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), we maintain Inkscape on our Windows Design Workstations 1-3, and on the computer dedicated to our new Roland Large Format Printer/Cutter.
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Tips
Links to inkscape.org:
Inkscape release notes version 1.4
Inkscape keyboard and mouse reference
Inkscape tutorial: Tips and Tricks
Shortcuts for View Menu:
Shortcut Inkscape Illustrator Zoom In + Ctrl++ Zoom Out - Ctrl+- Fit Artboard in Window Ctrl+0 Fit All in Window Alt+Ctrl+0 Actual Size Ctrl+1 Rulers > Show Rulers Ctrl+R Ctrl+R
External Training
Consider the Inkscape Manual, Tutorials, FAQs, and more under Inkscape's "Help" menu
- Inkscape Tutorials — from the Inkscape community
- Inkscape Extensions — inkscape.org
- Inkscape Product Home Page — inkscape.org
Hand-Curated Links
Links to external sites:
- Working with Symbols — Sweater Cat Designs on YouTube
- Ink/Stitch — open-source machine embroidery design platform based on Inkscape
Alternatives to Inkscape:
- Boxy SVG — "For beginners and professional designers and developers."
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.