For people like me I welcome the Inkscape open source vector graphics editor which is free and contain the same features as most drawing applications. Inkscape is no Abode photoshop but this is just right for people like me who is trying to learn the basics of editing simple things visually.

Despite the open source and free nature of Inkscape, the features are impressive as it supports the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SGV) file format. The software also incorporates SVG features like markers, clones, alpha blending, a streamlined interface for smooth editing. Also, the software provides easy editing of notes, has the ability to perform complex path operations, trace bitmaps and so many more features that even professionals can use everyday.

Inkscape is a feature rich application that requires heavy hardware requirements and you would need to plan for this the same things as when you plan on installing Adobe Photoshop and tools.

You can use Inkscape to create icons, design web pages, web buttons, and your own free-hand vector art. This software is too powerful to be offered for free, but it is. If you have the hardware requirements to install this app I would suggest to go ahead and install it. Even if you are not into graphics and occasionally edit images, Inkscape is far better than your Microsoft paint brush.

I will try this out and give you feedback on how it goes.

Image from Inkscape.

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The software you should focus on are Inkscape, Ipe, ConceptDraw, Drawit, Jfig, ZeusDraw, Nodebox, Scribus and SK1. All of these offer Mac versions.

Check out the review here.

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