Today marks the release of Inkscape 1.4, a significant update for this robust, open-source, cross-platform, and free SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) editor, bringing a host of new features and enhancements.
Following more than a year and four months after the launch of Inkscape 1.3, the latest version introduces a fresh Filter Gallery dialog to simplify the process of selecting the ideal filter for your projects, new grid selector buttons for better grid identification, and modular grids designed for layout planning and icon creation.
This version also features a unified font browser preview, allowing you to effortlessly scan through your font library, support for internal links in exported PDF documents, the ability to customize the styling and basic shape of all handles, compatibility with open Affinity Designer files, and the addition of over 500 new icons within the Dash theme.
Moreover, Inkscape 1.4 enhances the Shape Builder tool for efficient edits on raster (pixel) images directly within Inkscape, refreshes the Swatches dialog with a new drop-down menu showcasing color palette previews, improves the handling of palette files, and upgrades the SVG Font Editor to streamline the sorting of glyphs and removal of pairs.
Inkscape 1.4 brings together the Objective Attributes and Object Properties dialogs into a single interface, simplifying the process of modifying various object properties. It also includes enhanced options for the Ruler and Taper Stroke LPE, improves the behavior of node deletion, introduces new templates for folding booklets, and adds preview capabilities to the Spray tool.
Additionally, Inkscape 1.4 comes with faster extensions, a host of new command line options, and support for more color palette formats including CIELAB, Adobe Color Book, and Adobe Swatch Exchange. The release also features updated translations and numerous bug fixes.
For further details about the updates made in this version, be sure to check the release notes. You can download Inkscape 1.4 immediately from the official website, where it is available in AppImage format, allowing you to run it on almost any GNU/Linux distribution without the need for installation.
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