Inkscape is a free and open-source professional vector graphics editor software that runs on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows desktop computers.
It is suitable for illustrators and web designers and it is an alternative to Adobe Illustrator. It supports many SVG features (markers, alpha blending, clones, etc..) and easy to use
This tutorial will be helpful for beginners to install Inkscape 1.0 on Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 19.10, Ubuntu 18.04, Debian and LinuxMint 19.3
What’s new in Inkscape 1.0?
- New PNG export options
- canvas rotating and mirroring
- Native support for macOS with a signed and notarized .dmg file
- Better HiDPI screen support
- Theming support and more new customization options
- searchable symbols dialog
- python 3 support for extensions and more
you can refer the detailed inkscape changelog
How to Install Inkscape 1.0 in Ubuntu / LinuxMint / Debian?
3 ways we can install Inkscape in Ubuntu and Debian
Method 1: Via PPA
Step 1: Add the official PPA
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:inkscape.dev/stable
Step 2: Update the repository
sudo apt update
Step 3: Install Inkscape via PPA
sudo apt install inkscape
Method 2: Via SNAP store
Step 1: Install the SNAP package manager
sudo apt install snap
Step 2: Install Inkscape via SNAP
sudo snap install inkscape
Method 3: Via Flatpak
Step 1: Install Flatpak
Refer the setup steps based on your distribution and install Flatpak on your system
Step 2: Search for Inkscape
flatpak search inkscape
Step 3: Install Inkscape using Flatpak
flatpak install flathub org.inkscape.Inkscape
Step 4: Run the Inkscape
flatpak run org.inkscape.Inkscape
