Come for the GSOC code experience, stay for the OS collaborative team environment

Once more, Inkscape has been approved to accept students to work on the project through Google Summer of Code (GSOC) 2020. We are excited about offering students a chance to work with mentors on this open source (OS) project.

Valentin wrangled meshes, hatches and GTK during a summer with Inkscape in 2019

When the Inkscape community seeks Google Summer of Code (GSoC) applicants, we're hoping to find people who are curious about the project and the software. Part of the application process requires applicants to complete sample work on the project to demonstrate their skills and understanding.

At the beginning of 2019, Valentin joined the community, tackled several tasks and shared the outline of a project he wanted to work on as a GSoC student.

"Inkscape brings enjoyment and freedom of creativity"

Congratulations to Bayu Rizaldhan Rayes, the winner of the Inkscape 1.0 About Screen Contest!

We recently caught up with Bayu, to ask him some questions about himself and about his use of Inkscape.

Community Chooses Top 5 Finalists in version 1.0 About Screen Contest

The Inkscape Community has spoken! The Top 5 Finalists of the version 1.0 About Screen Contest have been chosen by 598 community voters.

These five finalists will now go on to the next round of voting by the project's contributors who will choose the final design. The winner will be announced shortly after the conclusion of the contributors' voting, which ends on December 15.

Vote for your favorite About Screen for 1.0!

It's time to vote for the About Screen for Inkscape's version 1.0! We're very proud to present you with an amazing gallery featuring 124 entries, by 96 different Inkscape artists. Thank you so much to everyone who entered.

macOS 10.15 Catalina Support

If you've updated your Mac to 10.15 Catalina, the Inkscape 1.0 beta preview version is available to run on your computer. You can download it from the Download page for the development versions.

Inkscape 1.0 beta1 available for testing

The Inkscape project has released a beta version of the upcoming and much-awaited Inkscape 1.0 on September 17th!

After releasing two less visible alpha versions this year, in mid-January and mid-June, Inkscape is now ready for extensive testing and subsequent bug-fixing.

Q & A with 2019 Inkscape Cover Art Winner Sanda Krstulović

Congratulations to Sanda Krstulović, this year's winner of the Inkscape Cover Art Contest. Krstulovic's striking black and white design was voted top design by her fellow members of the online community.

Thanks to VectorStock for its continued commitment to open-source software

Inkscape would like to thank independent, community-based agency VectorStock for investing last year in Inkscape through its Platinum Sponsor commitment.

Inkscape's SCALE17x Hackfest 2019 launched plans for 1.0 release and more

The California rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of Inkscape developers at their first Hackfest of the season, held from March 4-6, 2019, prior to the 17th annual Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE 17x) conference, in Pasadena.

Seeking Google Summer of Code students to work on Inkscape this summer

Inkscape is participating in Google Summer of Code (GSOC) 2019. Interested in applying to work with us on the project this summer? Get in touch!

Inkscape Polos and Tees available at Linux-powered T-shirt shop HELLOTUX

Being an Inkscaper never looked so good! The wait for a sharp Inkscape-branded T-shirt is over. If you're a Linux user or developer then this is the perfect fit for you.

Step-by-Step Video launched: How to Report an Issue in Inkscape in GitLab

If you've ever come across issues in Inkscape and wondered about how to report them to developers who can fix them, we have you covered!

Inkscape takes home 2018 Bronze OSBAR award at Univention Summit in Bremen

Inkscape took home the 2018 Bronze Open Source Business Award (OSBAR) this year at the Open Source Business Alliance's (OSB Alliance) annual awards event, held in Bremen, Germany, during the Univention Summit. The OSBARs are considered the "Oscars" of Open Source.

Inkscape launches versions 0.92.4 and 1.0 alpha!

Inkscape has launched version 0.92.4 with increased stability and bug fixes. This update delivers some notable performance improvements for extensions, filter rendering, saving and moving paths, and the measure tool. A test version for the upcoming Inkscape 1.0 is available, too!