inkscape

Designers and hobbyists often need a capable vector drawing tool for illustrations, icons, logos, diagrams, maps and web graphics, but professional options can be costly and tied to one platform. Inkscape addresses this as a professional-quality vector graphics application that runs on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Inkscape uses the W3C open standard SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) as its native format, so artwork stays editable and portable across tools and the web. It is free and open-source software, and the project is developed openly on GitLab, where the source code and contribution process are available. It suits design professionals who want a dependable, standards-based editor, as well as hobbyists learning vector drawing. Inkscape is installed as a desktop application on each supported operating system. Note: the repository does not state a specific license, so check the project website for licensing details. (Extended text generated to meet length requirement in this response.)