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Inkscape

Offset a path in Inkscape
There’s 2 Ways To Offset A Path In Inkscape | Here’s How
There’s 2 Ways To Offset A Path In Inkscape | Here’s How 800 470 Nick Saporito

In today’s tutorial we’ll be going over path offsetting in Inkscape. This is a fundamental function of vector design, and no vector design software is complete without it. There’s two ways to offset a path in Inkscape. One is quick and rudimentary, and the other requires more time but provides more control. Let’s briefly go…

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Create arrows with Inkscape
How To Create Arrows In Inkscape Without Having To Design Them
How To Create Arrows In Inkscape Without Having To Design Them 800 470 Nick Saporito

As demonstrated on this site many times in the past, there’s no shortage of ways in which you can utilize Inkscape for graphic design. One such way would be creating diagrams and infographics, in which case you’ll probably need to generate arrows to help illustrate your message better. In this tutorial we’ll be going over…

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Inkscape book cover design tutorial
Inkscape Book Cover Design | How To Design A Book Cover For Print
Inkscape Book Cover Design | How To Design A Book Cover For Print 800 470 Nick Saporito

Don’t let the fact that Inkscape is free and Open Source give you the wrong impression — this application is nothing short of comprehensive, and there’s no shortage of ways in which you can utilize it for real-world design. One such example would be for print design, such as book covers. This Inkscape book cover…

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Save as JPG with Inkscape
It’s Finally Possible To Save As JPG with Inkscape! Here’s how…
It’s Finally Possible To Save As JPG with Inkscape! Here’s how… 800 470 Nick Saporito

Thanks to an update in version 1.1, it’s now possible to save as JPG with Inkscape. In previous generations, the only file format you could export your work to was PNG. All of that has changed though, and in this tutorial I’ll be going over how you can export a JPEG file for the designs…

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Cut out a shape from an image with Inkscape
Cut Out A Shape From An Image with Inkscape
Cut Out A Shape From An Image with Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito

One of the most common ways users look to utilize Inkscape is using it as a means of fitting an image to a shape. This is a rather simple process that can be accomplished with clipping paths, and thanks to the non-destructive nature of working with clipping paths, this effect is completely reversible. Today’s tutorial…

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Edit photos in Inkscape
8 Ways In Which You Can Edit Photos In Inkscape
8 Ways In Which You Can Edit Photos In Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito

Although Inkscape is meant for working with vector graphics, it does have some features and tools that allow you to make common edits to photographs and other rasterized images. And even though you’d be better off using proper photo editing software for this sort of thing, you may find yourself working in a vector environment…

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Remove a white background with Inkscape
How To Easily Remove A White Background with Inkscape
How To Easily Remove A White Background with Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito

As we’ve gone over in previous tutorials, there’s various different ways to remove the background of an image with Inkscape. However, these methods often require tedious manual tracing. If you want to remove a white background with Inkscape though, there’s a handy little trick you can deploy to extract your subject from its white background…

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Make a rainbow gradient in Inkscape
How To Make A Rainbow Gradient In Inkscape | Beginner Tutorial
How To Make A Rainbow Gradient In Inkscape | Beginner Tutorial 800 470 Nick Saporito

Today’s tutorial will be an exercise in working with gradients in Inkscape. In this lesson we’ll be going over how to make a rainbow gradient in Inkscape. This process involves working with the Gradient tool and using it to add multiple stops (or colors) to your gradient. After completing this lesson you will be equipped…

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Opacity mask with Inkscape
Create An Opacity Mask with Inkscape | Partial Transparency for Groups
Create An Opacity Mask with Inkscape | Partial Transparency for Groups 800 470 Nick Saporito

If you’re familiar with how gradients work in Inkscape then you probably already know that they can be used to give individual objects partial transparency where it transitions from opaque to transparent. However, this doesn’t work for groups of objects. In this instance we’ll need to use opacity masks. Creating an opacity mask with Inkscape…

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How to slice objects in Inkscape
How To Slice Objects In Inkscape Using The Division Feature
How To Slice Objects In Inkscape Using The Division Feature 800 470 Nick Saporito

When shaping and crafting your vector designs, you’ll eventually run into a scenario where you’ll need to slice off part of your object, or maybe break it up into several pieces. There’s several ways to slice objects in Inkscape, but in this lesson I will demonstrate the easiest way, which is the Division feature.The Division…

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