Marg Inkscape

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

What I like most about using this software is that it is open-source, free, lightweight, and got a nice and simple interface. And the tools are very easy to use and straightforward, which makes it a great option for those with no background in vector graphics editing or just don’t have the means to purchase the popular and costly apps like Adobe. Also, even if it’s free, it is still very compact. Lastly, you’ll never have a hard time learning how to use this tool. Apart from ease of use, there are many guides and tutorials available online.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

Occasionally, the software crashes and it’s quite annoying. Also, I have to save my work in storage media and pen drives because there is no dedicated cloud server that can sync up all my files and work across devices. It’s pretty inconvenient to carry my external storage all the time! It’s also quite risky.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

I can open the app and design logos and other graphics and vectors using the device I like seamlessly (it supports all types of devices). And since this is free, I am able to save some bucks.

Are you a current user of this product?

No

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

It’s a great alternative to one of today’s most popular and widely used commercial graphics software, Adobe. The best thing is that you don’t have to pay a penny to use this app. It’s available for free with all the tools in other paid software needed to create vectors and edit or enhance images. It offers features for creating and manipulating objects, plotting tools, filling tools, text support, a lot of shapes, transparency effects, paths, marker, gradients, groups, transformations, and so much more. And compared to Adobe, it’s much simpler to use.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

I had some issues with the standard colors available but I already found a solution. I just look for complements in the network like the Pantone palette. Other than that, everything is good. Inkspace is an incredible and awesome platform.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

I used to use Coreldraw but I find it quite bulky and not efficient. For instance, it requires me to redraw the contours where I had to cut manually, which is pretty time-consuming. So I tried this program and I am glad I did. It’s the best tool I’ve ever used for cutting plotter. It is simple, practical, and offers a lot of tools that can be used to create incredible outputs.

Are you a current user of this product?

No

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

It has an improved user interface. It offers the essentials for creating and editing vector graphics. It is compatible with 4k/HiDPI screens and supports different devices including Windows, Linux, and Mac. It lets users rotate as well as reflect canvases. It eliminates the options of huge number of strokes and allows many faster-plotting processes. Lastly, it uses the standard SVG specification of W3C which is based on XML.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

The work area is different from Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, and Sketch so you need to learn to adjust. Also, while this tool is easy to use, you’ll still need good technical knowledge to get good results.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

I use this tool for technical drawing because of the accuracy with the so-called routes. I can use different shapes like spirals and squares and even modify, move, scale, tilt, or rotate them manually if needed.

But I’m not the only one who uses it. Almost everyone in our design department utilizes this app for designing vector images, combining them with other images, and adding animations. When it comes to drawing, we just make freehand drawings using calligraphy, filler tools, and pen because the available tools for the process are pretty limited.

Are you a current user of this product?

No

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

It has an improved user interface. It offers the essentials for creating and editing vector graphics. It is compatible with 4k/HiDPI screens and supports different devices including Windows, Linux, and Mac. It lets users rotate as well as reflect canvases. It eliminates the options of huge number of strokes and allows many faster-plotting processes. Lastly, it uses the standard SVG specification of W3C which is based on XML.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

The work area is different from Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, and Sketch so you need to learn to adjust. Also, while this tool is easy to use, you’ll still need good technical knowledge to get good results.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

I use this tool for technical drawing because of the accuracy with the so-called routes. I can use different shapes like spirals and squares and even modify, move, scale, tilt, or rotate them manually if needed.

But I’m not the only one who uses it. Almost everyone in our design department utilizes this app for designing vector images, combining them with other images, and adding animations. When it comes to drawing, we just make freehand drawings using calligraphy, filler tools, and pen because the available tools for the process are pretty limited.

Are you a current user of this product?

No