In the first of this 'FOSS v proprietary' series we looked at some of the best software for editing and manipulating bitmap images. With digital photography such programs replace the earlier darkroom ...

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an open W3C standard for describing two-dimensional graphics in a different way than traditional computer images, which are all bitmaps of some kind. A bitmap or ...

All platforms: Inkscape is an open source vector editing program. If you are looking for a free alternative to the Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape has a host of features that make it worth taking for a ...

Open source software useful when dealing with so-called SVG format vector format image files. You can convert an opened SVG file to a PNG file of any resolution. It is also possible to create images ...

Every vector designer knows the feeling of being chained to an expensive subscription for the industry-standard software. You spend years mastering complex tools and paying monthly fees, all because ...

This version brings native MacOS support, meaning users no longer require XQuartz for Inkscape to work if they're running El Capitan or newer. It also supports Apple Retina display screen resolution ...

The best free Adobe Illustrator alternatives serve up all the essential tools artists need for vector editing without requiring a Creative Cloud subscription. There's ...

I've been paying the Adobe Rent for longer than I admit. What started as a discounted subscription in my college days has turned into one of my major expenses every month. Adobe has me locked down, ...