Install Inkscape

Inkscape is a 'different' type of graphics software. It's described as an 'open source scalable vector graphics editor'. It manipulates vectors. This can give you a lot of power when it comes to moving your images just the way you want them. The best part is, it is free.

Steps

1. Go to Inkscape and download the appropriate file.
   • The install uses 170+ megs.
2. Install the software. It is a fairly comprehensive program, so it will probably be a few minutes.
   • If you have a particular place that you put your graphics software, this is the time to designate it.
3. Check out the documentation. As stated before, this is a pretty powerful program. It has a bit of a learning curve.

Compatible Operating Systems

• Linux
• Mac
  • OS X 10.5, Leopard — Universal (Please first upgrade X11.app to at least XQuartz v2.1.4.)
  • OS X 10.4, Tiger — Universal
  • OS X 10.3, Panther — PPC
• Windows

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See also

• Vectorize Maps
• Make a Mandala in Inkscape
• Trace an Image Using Inkscape
• Draw Gears in Inkscape
• Create a Vector Outline With a Photo and Inkscape

What links here

• Create a Vector Outline With a Photo and Inkscape
• Draw Gears in Inkscape
• Trace an Image Using Inkscape
• Use Photoscape Batch Editor
• Use a Graphic Tablet
• Vectorize Maps
• Understand Vector Graphics