Popular free alternative to Adobe Illustrator gets major upgrade

• Inkscape releases 1.4 update for its Adobe Illustrator alternative
• New functionality and features allow it to be better integrated into workflows
• Quality of life changes have been made to tools to increase productivity

Inkscape, one of the most intriguing free Adobe Illustrator alternative, has released its latest update, introducing a range of new tools, improvements, and changes aimed at enhancing user experience and productivity.

Version 1.4 also expands extension and file compatibility to improve workflow integration, including a new filter gallery dialogue, allowing users to browse through a variety of filter previews, categories, and even search for specific filters.

It also adds new modular grids and brings improvements to axonometric grids, allowing designers to set grid angles by ratio for isometric designs.

New features and improved functionality

New updates to swatches gives users quick access to layout controls, color searching, and compatibility with multiple palette ...