Free, open-source vector editor with full SVG support.
Why we recommend it
For anyone who needs proper SVG editing without a budget, Inkscape is complete enough for professional output and reads/writes the format natively.
Strengths
- Free and open source
- Native, standards-compliant SVG
- Runs on Linux, Mac and Windows
Drawbacks
- Interface is dated and inconsistent
- Slower on very complex artwork
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