Open-source Inkscape 1.0 released for Linux, Windows, and macOS -- after 16 years!

mood · May 5, 2020

Overview
Inkscape is an open-source vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Freehand, or Xara X. What sets Inkscape apart is its use of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), an open XML-based W3C standard, as the native format.
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Open-source Inkscape 1.0 released for Linux, Windows, and macOS -- after 16 years!
May 4, 2020
https://betanews.com/2020/05/04/inkscape-one-point-oh/

Of course, there is one version number that is universally regarded as one of the most important -- 1.0. It is this number that typically (but not always) tells the world that software has left pre-release status and is ready for prime-time. Well, today, Inkscape 1.0 is released for Linux, Windows and macOS.

Hilariously, this number is being designated more than 16 years after the initial release of the vector graphics editor! Despite its sub-one version for more than a decade-and-a-half, the open source software has become a trusted and essential tool for people all over the world.

"Built with the power of a team of volunteers, this open source vector editor represents the work of many hearts and hands from around the world, ensuring that Inkscape remains available free for everyone to download and enjoy. In fact, translations for over 20 languages were updated for version 1.0, making the software more accessible to people from all over the world. [...]"
The devs further explain, "The extensions system has undergone some fundamental changes in version 1.0. Over the years, Inkscape users have become used to working with third-party extensions, such as various ones used for laser cutting and exporting to file formats which are not a native part of Inkscape. [...]"
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If you want to download Inkscape 1.0, you can do so here. Please note: the Mac version is still technically a "preview," but the developers hope to shed that tag soon. To learn more about the new features and other changes, please read both this blog post and the official release notes.
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mood · May 6, 2020

Inkscape Portable 1.0 (scalable vector graphics editor) Released (May 6, 2020) (PortableApps.com)

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