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Graphite.rs - Vector Graphics Editor

Posted 17 Jun 2024 , last modified 29 Jun 2024

While this is probably the cleanest free vector graphics tool out there, export issues are very bad, making it next to unusable

The biggest issue is the custom node workflow. In reality, it isn’t working with direct paths, which is something Inkscape can do (working directly with .svg files), meaning you will always have the same consistent result.

While working on some custom Godot nodes, I needed to make custom icons. The documentation mentions using Inkscape, (which is thankfully available though scoop extras), but I’m honestly not a fan of it. I’m not a fan of any of them really.

I went to look for an online tool so that I wouldn’t have to install yet another app. Most are garbage and have tons of ads and popups, but I have stumbled upon the holy grail: Graphite.rs.

Probably the easiest to use tool I’ve found. It also has a very interesting Node Graph tool, reminiscent of Blender’s, that lets you do some impressive things like boolean operations. Great open-source project!