After months of waiting, we are finally ready to unbox the latest version of Inkscape... meet 1.4, the Geek edition, where accessibility and customization reign. Inkscape project developers, most of them volunteer contributors from countries around the world, have been plugging away behind the scenes on new features, improving current ones, bug fixes and setting the stage for the arrival of GTK 4.

Highlights

  • Filter Gallery: It has never been so easy to find the best filter for your needs! This new dialog features previews, categories and search.
  • Modular grids & improved axonometric grids: Set the grid angle by ratio for isometric designs and use modular grids to plan layouts and make icons!
  • Swatches dialog and palette file handling improved: Access dialog layout controls quickly, search for colors, and open different palette file formats!
  • Unified font browser preview: Activate it in the preferences to quickly browse through your font collection. Try it out and give your feedback!
  • Fast image clipping with the Shape Builder: Clip your raster graphics into multiple sections using the Shape Builder!