Inkscape version 1.0 comes with important changes to the extension system, as explained in the changelog. There are also customizable themes, icons, and fonts, and users can save the current file as a template. The PDF export tool has been improved with support for clickable links and metadata, while other notable improvements including variable font support, new templates, mesh gradients that work in the browser, and new line-height settings. You can also create closed path and vectorize line drawings. Overall, 1.0 delivers a smoother, higher performance experience on Linux and Windows, and a better system integration (no more XQuartz!) on macOS,” the official announcement reads.Īs for what’s new in this update, Inkscape introduces a new PowerPencil mode which allows the Pencil tool to be used with pressure-dependent width. “All macOS users will notice that this latest version is labelled as 'preview', which means that additional improvements are scheduled for the next versions. The open source vector editor is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS, and one of the biggest announcement concerns Apple’s platform.īeginning with version 1.0, InkScape is offered as a native macOS application, which means you should notice better performance and increased reliability. Inkscape 1.0 is finally available for download after no less than three years of development, and just as expected, this major release comes with a massive changelog.

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