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== Release highlights ==


'''Definitely not released yet.'''

The highlights of this major Inkscape version are:
* [[#Performance|Improved performance thanks to fully asynchronous, multithreaded rendering]]
*[[#Shape_Builder_Tool|Shape builder]] (NEW) - a new tool for building complex shapes (Boolean tool)
* [[#On-Canvas_Pattern_Editing|Impoved On-Canvas Pattern Editing]]
* [[#Pattern_Editor|Pattern Editor (NEW)]]
* [[#Page_Tool|Page margins & bleed]]
* [[#Document_Resources_Dialog|Document Resources Dialog (NEW)]]
* Return of [[#Layers_and_Objects_Dialog|Search, opacity & blend modes in Layers & Objects dialog]] and of an optional [[#Snap_toolbar|persistent snap bar]]
* [[#Font_Collections|Font Collections (NEW)]]
* [[#Syntax_Highlighting|Syntax highlighting in XML Editor]]
* [[#LPE_Dialog|LPE dialog - Redesign]]
*[[#Refactoring_of_PDF_and_AI_import|Better PDF import]]

* '''And so much more!'''

== Performance ==

A lot of effort has gone into improving the performance and speed of all aspects in Inkscape. This involved the refactoring of inefficient code, rewriting how Inkscape works with patterns, moving bitmap tracing into a separate thread and so much more.

Canvas rendering is now both multithreaded and done outside of Inkscape's main process thread. This should significantly improve performance while zooming / panning / transforming objects

If your computer's processor has more than one core (which it most likely does). This results '''in a 2–4× speedup''' in most of the tasks.

You can set the number of processor cores Inkscape should use for rendering in <code>Edit ➞ Preferences ➞ Rendering ➞ Number of Threads</code>. By default, Inkscape tries to be as fast as possible by using as many cores as possible

([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests?scope=all&state=merged&label_name[]=Project%3A%3AMultithreading Multithreading MRs], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4760 MR #4760]).

== General user interface ==

=== Color Palette ===

[[File:Indicators of used colors.png|thumb|Indicators for used colors]]
* Color palette fields now have little indicators that show which color is used for the stroke and fill of a selected object.
* Color pinning ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4957 MR #4957]):
** You can select colors from the palette that you are using and 'pin' them to the start of the palette, for faster access. By default, these 4 colors are 'Unset', black, grey and white, but you can choose any other color, too. These fields can be made larger, so they can be easily clicked on.
** To add a color to the pinned colors array, right-click on its palette field and select 'Pin color'. The color will then be moved away from its original location in the palette to the palette start.
** To 'unpin' a color, right-click on the pinned color's field and select 'Unpin color'.
** To choose the pinned colors' size, click on the palette bar's hamburger menu icon and select to 'Configure' it, and check / uncheck the option 'Enlarge pinned colors'.
** '''Note:''' Pinned colors only show up if the current palette contains them. So when you switch the palette, some colors may be dropped, and when you switch back to a palette that contains them, they will show again.

[[File:Inkscape BHd0t2kzml.gif]]

=== Color Pickers ===

Color pickers in Inkscape now support choosing colors in the '''OKLch''' color space, which has just been adopted into the CSS Color Module Level 4 [https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#ok-lab draft recommendation]. For those who would like to learn more, OKLch and OKLab are described in detail by its creator [https://bottosson.github.io/posts/oklab/ in a blog post].

This additional option is disabled by default. It can be enabled in <code>Edit ➞ Preferences ➞ Interface ➞ Color Selector</code> as "OKHSL", and will then be available in any color picker's dropdown. Note that color values will still be written as RGB hex codes in the SVG source, and Inkscape also does not support reading colors that are defined in that color space. This change is purely adding a new convenient option for choosing colors.
[[File:Configure-color-pickers.png|none|thumb|461x461px]]

=== Command Palette ===

It is no longer necessary to scroll horizontally in the Command Palette (shortcut: <kbd>?</kbd>), as entries are now nicely arranged and formatted and make use of linebreaks. Now all the info for an entry is directly visible ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4988 MR #4988])

[Needs new screenshot with more up-to-date ruler or entirely without]

=== Context menu ===

* For clipped images, there is now an option to crop them to their clipping path. This destructive operation can be used to reduce the file size of an SVG file, removing unneeded parts. The function automatically embeds any linked images, leaving the original image untouched. For any areas outside an irregular-shaped clip, but inside the rectangular region of the bounding box, the new image will use transparency. The status bar will show a message telling you by how many bytes the cropping made your file lighter.

=== Copy-pasting Styles ===

A new preference option in Edit > Preferences > Behavior > Clipboard allows you to choose whether you want to replace the CSS rules for an object with those of the other object, or whether you want to always just paste the resulting style attributes, without any CSS classes, when you copy-paste the style of one object onto another one. This will help with (colorable) icon creation and web development tasks.

[[File:Crash-dialog.png|border|right|349x349px]]

=== Crash dialog ===

When Inkscape crashes, it will now ask you to create a bug report and will provide information that can help developers to fix the crash.

=== Keyboard shortcuts ===

The keyboard shortcuts for aligning objects vertically and horizontally have been moved to the numeric keypad, where the other alignment shortcuts are, too:

*Vertical alignment was moved from <kbd>Ctrl+Alt+T</kbd> to <kbd>'''Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 1'''</kbd>
*Horizontal alignment was moved from <kbd>Ctrl+Alt+H</kbd> to <kbd>'''Ctrl+Alt+Numpad 7'''</kbd>
[[File:OKLAB.png|thumb|474x474px]]
If you find yourself unable to reach the new shortcuts (for example, because your laptop does not have a keypad, or because the shortcuts do not work - may be the case on Linux with Xfce), you can set them to something else by changing '''both''' the alignment shortcut '''and''' the function that now uses that shortcut (if any). Use the search in <code>Edit ➞ Preferences ➞ Interface ➞ Keyboard</code>. It also allows searching for shortcuts, not only for their name (e.g. search for <code>ctrl+alt+t</code> to find the new default action that is executed when that combo is pressed).

=== Origin on current page ===

In Edit > Preferences > Interface, there is an option now to use the current page's corner as the coordinate system origin for placing objects, for the rulers, and for any tools.

=== Pasting Options Renamed, and Paste on Page ===

The <code>Paste size</code> entry in the <code>Edit</code> menu has been renamed to <code>Paste…</code>, to hold all 'special' pasting operations that you may need.

A new pasting feature <code>On Page</code> has been added to this renamed menu to paste the copied object(s) into the same position on a different page ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4695 MR #4695]).

For this to work correctly, you must first select the page to paste on by either:

* selecting an object on that page before pasting
* selecting the page with the page tool
* changing the current page using the buttons in the status bar

=== Rulers ===

Inkscape's rulers at the canvas boundaries got two new indicator areas:

* '''Page:''' the part of the ruler that corresponds to the current page's location is now colored in a different tone, so you can always see where your page ends.
* '''Selection:''' a thin blue line indicates and follows the current selection. This line can be turned off in <code>Edit ➞ Preferences ➞ Interface: Show selection in ruler</code>.

Ruler performance has been improved along with these changes.

[[File:Rulers-with-selection.png|599x599px]]

=== Selecting ===

* Functionality to save and restore the current selection (i.e. which items are currently selected) and to delete the saved status has been added. It is accessible from the Commands bar (<kbd>?</kbd>, search for 'set selection backup') or by setting a keyboard shortcut for it in the preferences. You can use it to quickly save which objects or which nodes in a path you currently have selected, and to later get back to work with that selection.
* An option to select invisible (transparent) items by clicking on them has been added to the preferences in Edit > Preferences > Behavior > Selecting.

=== Snap toolbar ===

An option was added in <code>Edit ➞ Preferences ➞ Interface ➞ Toolbars</code> to show snapping options permanently in a dedicated toolbar, similar to Inkscape version 1.1 and earlier.

== Canvas ==

=== Views and Display Modes ===

* Quick Preview: Pressing '''<code><kbd>F</kbd></code>''' temporarily hides on-canvas overlays (transformation handles, grids, guides...). This allows quick preview of final artwork without any distractions. https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4395
* Added display overlay controls in top right corners. You need to have scrollbars enabled to see it (<kbd>CTRL+B</kbd>).
* Clip object rendering to page: For a more permanent preview, you can choose whether to not display any objects outside the page area In the Document Properties dialog. A keyboard shortcut to toggle this feature can be set in the Keyboard Shortcuts list in the preferences.
[[File:Ezgif.com-resizeasd.gif|400x400px]]

=== OpenGL (GPU) accelerated canvas ===
An OpenGL-accelerated display mode was added to the canvas to speed up panning, zooming and rotating.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4133

This is NOT a fully GPU-based renderer; content is still rendered on the CPU in exactly the same way as before, so large performance improvements are not to be expected. It does however result in a smoother display and lower CPU usage, especially on HiDPI screens.

OpenGL mode is highly experimental and is turned off by default. It can be turned on at

<code>Preferences ➞ Rendering ➞ Enable OpenGL</code>

Note however the following caveats:

*Due to packaging problems, when using the Linux AppImage, OpenGL support either does not work (on X11) or crashes (on Wayland).
* Due to GTK3 bugs, OpenGL mode crashes on Windows, blacks out the screen on MacOS, is slower than software rendering on Linux X11, and is only really usable on Wayland.

For these reasons, it is not expected to be useful until we migrate to GTK4, where we hope that at least some of these bugs have been fixed.

=== Smooth auto-scrolling ===
Auto-scrolling happens when you drag an object off the edge of the canvas. We improved smoothness of this action.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5027

[[File:Smooth-page-scrolling.gif|1045x1045px]]

== Tools ==

=== General ===

You can right click on any tool icon in toolbox to see tool preferences.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4982

=== 3D Box Tool ===

This tool had to sacrifice its shortcut <kbd>x</kbd>, which is now used for the Shape Builder Tool. The shortcut <kbd>Shift+F4</kbd> still works for making 3D boxes.

=== Gradient Tool ===

* Allow changing the ''repeat'' setting when multiple gradients are selected.
* Show 'Multiple gradients' in the stop list when multiple gradients are selected (instead of a random stop).
* Allow editing of the offset of the start/end stops in the tool controls (consistent with the option in the Fill and Stroke dialog).
* Keep the stop selected after the offset is changed in the toolbar (instead of selecting the first stop of the gradient).

[[File:Inkscape xfsvsc2oY9.gif|thumb|editing pattern on canvas]]https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4339

=== Node Tool ===
==== On-Canvas Pattern Editing ====

Pattern editing on canvas is now easier; you can click on any part of a pattern and it will show you controls at that position. We also added an outline that shows you the edges of the pattern. The first square controls position, the circle controls rotation, and the second square controls size. Hold Shift to constrain proportions.

We also fixed performance problems with patterns, so now you can have smaller patterns in project and zoom in on them without worrying about Inkscape eating up all your RAM.

[[File:Inkscape_YbiQFDqHoZ.gif|right]]

==== Draw around Selection ====

We added a new (lasso) selection mode for nodes. Hold <kbd>Alt</kbd> and draw with the Node tool around the nodes that you want to select. This saves a lot of time that was needed before, where you needed to add new nodes to the selection by dragging small rectangles while holding <kbd>Shift</kbd>, whenever nodes were not located together in a convenient rectangular area ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4747 MR #4747]).

==== Better shape preservation when deleting nodes ====
New, improved curve fitting algorithm from FontForge used when deleting nodes on a "smooth" path (rather than corners)

[[File:Spline-fit-1.gif]]

Attempt to apply "preserve shape" only if selected nodes define relatively smooth path. Trying to preserve shape when deleting corners is rarely what's desirable:

[[File:Spline-fit-2.gif]]

With "preserve shape" option ON, algorithm may still decide to insert line segments if it detects what it thinks are corners. Holding <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> key while deleting inverts this decision:

[[File:Curve-fit-inverted.gif]]

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5082

==== Edit Blur on Canvas ====

New on-canvas blur controls will appear for blur effects from the Fill and Stroke panel, or filters with blur effects from Add Filter. Controls are not linked by default, so you can control horizontal and vertical blurring separately. If you hold '''<kbd>CTRL</kbd>''', you can control both Axes linked. You can control arbitrary angle of blurring if you rotate your object after you set blur.

[[File:Inkscape fCXLNVIQp7.gif]]

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4867

==== On-canvas Corners Editing ====

In the tool controls bar, a new button allows you to add the Corners LPE to the currently selected path. Click the button again to remove the effect

[[File:Inkscape E33kBkZM1j.gif]]

=== Page Tool ===
[[File:Ezgif.com-gif-maker (12).gif|right|600x600px]]The Page tool now has controls for margins and bleed:

* An attribute on the page element to record the margin
* A new HTML/CSS style box model with tests
* New UI to set margins in the toolbar
* New on-canvas controls for moving margins (with <kbd>ctrl</kbd>/<kbd>shift</kbd>)
* New display of margins in the same canvas group as the page border
* Snapping for page margins

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4523

=== Selector Tool ===

New commands:

*'''Reapply transform''': ''<kbd>Ctrl+Alt+T</kbd>'' - This allows a user to perform a transformation multiple times and works from the canvas edits or from transform dialog or the select toolbar. Note: on Linux, the shortcut will usually open a terminal, so you may want to assign a different shortcut.
*'''Duplicate and transform''': ''<kbd>Ctrl+Alt+D</kbd>'' -This performs a duplication and then reapplies the previous transform to the duplicate. Note: On Linux, this shortcut usually minimizes the window, so you will want to assign a different shortcut.
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4506
*'''Clone while dragging:''' drag object + <kbd>C</kbd> - Drag and object and press <kbd>C</kbd> to clone it in the current position. https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4752

=== Shape Builder Tool ===

New tool for fast shape building and Boolean operations. Shortcut: '''<code><kbd>X</kbd></code>'''.

Use: Select multiple overlapping shapes and select the Shape Builder tool. The selection will be fragmented on overlapping areas, while everything else will be hidden until you leave the shape builder. Now you '''Click and drag''' to combine segments together or hold '''<kbd>Shift</kbd> + Click and drag''' to subtract, and '''Single click''' on segments to split. Adding is represented by a blue color, removing by pink.

* Hold Shift to switch to the other, non-selected tool mode temporarily

[[File:Shape_builder.gif]]

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4709

== Path Operations ==

=== Object to Path ===

<code>Path ➞ Object to Path</code> now behaves differently for texts. In recent Inkscape versions, a text was converted into a group of letters, where each letter was a single path. Now, the whole text is converted to a single path (if you need individual letters, with <code>Path ➞ Split Path</code>, many texts can ''almost'' be split into letters again - or you can use the extension <code>Text ➞ Split Text</code> to split the text into single letters first).
[[File:Inkscape g4YHbWWPxg.gif|thumb|557x557px]]

=== Fracture Paths ===

<code>Path ➞ Fracture</code> - every overlapping region of a set of paths will be split into a separate object. The resulting objects do not overlap anymore.

Corresponds to the sequence:

''Duplicate ➞ Union ➞ push down in stacking order ➞ select other set of duplicates ➞ Combine ➞ select both resulting objects ➞ Division'', but keeps the color/style of the visible areas.

=== Flatten Paths ===

<code>Path ➞ Flatten</code> - overlapping objects will be flattened visually (it will delete paths that are hidden behind a top path). Useful for separating colors for Screen printing and offset printing as well as for doing any kind of plotting.

This could previously only be done by repeatedly subtracting duplicated and unioned stacks of objects.
== Clones ==

A new preference option is now available, that allows you to decide whether you really want to convert a clone in the selection to a path when you use the command 'Path > Object to Path'. Otherwise, the clones will only be unlinked, but keep their path effects and editable shapes.

== Masking / Clipping==

*A new option to '''preserve clips / masks when ungrouping''' objects has been added (<code>Edit ➞ Preferences ➞ Behavior ➞ Clippaths and masks: When ungroup, clip/mask is preserved in children</code>). The option is active by default. This means that when you now ungroup a group that has been clipped, the elements inside it will inherit the clip. Previously, the clip was removed and everything became un-clipped. To go back to previous default behavior, deactivate this new option. ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/3564 MR #3564])
== Dialogs ==
[[File:Document properties 2.gif|thumb|700x700px]]

=== Document Resources Dialog ===

Added a new dialog that shows you an overview of what assets are currently inside your document. You can edit names and export some of the resources from this dialog.

It presents the following document assets:

* fonts
* styles
* colors
* swatches
* gradients
* filters
* patterns
* symbols
* markers
* images
* external references

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5003

=== Export Dialog ===

We added new options for how to export multipage in PDF and SVG formats allowing the selection of a single page out of many to export in the single-export tab and improving how batch exporting is done by ordering pages correctly.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5002
=== Fill and Stroke Dialog ===

==== Markers ====

Inkscape's markers got some more human-friendly (and better translatable) names.

==== Pattern Editor ====

[[File:Pattern editor1.gif|alt=Pattern editor|right|Pattern editor]]

Added in to UI. You can preview patterns, change Name, Size, Rotation, Offset, Gaps, and Colors for some specific patterns. We also added collections of patterns in <code>~paint/</code> so it's easier to be organized. Since this allows having many more patterns preinstalled, we also added a search function and a few new default patterns.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4938

[[File:Inkscape 9yhQG7s68v.gif]]

=== Filter Editor ===
[[File:Filter-resize.gif|alt=Filter-resize|Filter-resize|left]]

'''Redesign of this dialog:'''

*Filter selection moved to a popover
* Effects are listed in a popup menu and can be selected by searching (by name)
* Adjusted connector sizes to make them more compact
* Fixed an issue where all parameters would initially be visible in a docked filter dialog
* Fixed min size of parameters panel to make it fit in a narrow docked dialog
* Reactive layout to accommodate wide dialog
* Added primitive filter attributes to <code>fe-image</code> and <code>fe-tile</code> (#1417)
* Replaced GTK color picker with Inkscape color picker

*Sources can now be hidden (for most use cases only the source graphic is useful; other inputs are broken or need UX work).<br />https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4720[[File:Inkscape Y7U4yzIFTq.gif|thumb]]

=== Layers and Objects Dialog ===

UX improvements:

* You can click and drag to change visibility of multiple objects
* Selecting on group does not auto expand
* Selecting multiple objects and and changing visibility/locking applies to all selected
* We added a search feature; it's a limited implementation - it does not auto-apply search and you need to search for more than 3 characters.
* We added a hover indicator for rows and layer colors
* Added controls for opacity and blending mode

We added shortcuts for layers navigation and actions:

* Arrows to navigate
* <kbd>Space bar</kbd> confirms (select, apply, open)
* <kbd>Shift+→</kbd> and <kbd>Shift+←</kbd> to open/close group
* <kbd>Shift+↑</kbd> and <kbd>Shift+↓</kbd> to move in Z order <br />Improved performance for editing of many obejcts at once
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5183

=== Live Path Effects Dialog ===
[[File:Ezgif.com-optimize (1)asda.gif|right]]
The compact new design merges organization and controls into one unit. You can reorder LPEs by dragging and dropping the whole effect. It adds a fast search box, and a fast dropdown for adding effects.

'''Each LPE has 5 controls:'''

* Show/hide controls
* Visibility of effect
* Delete effect
* Context menu
** Re-order
** Duplicate
** Set as default: to set the current parameters as default for this path effect
** Flatten: This will apply the effect stack, starting from the first up to the selected LPE, to the object's geometry (i.e. it will convert that part of the LPE stack to a path). Effects that come after the selected LPE will stay editable as LPEs.

'''Other changes:'''

Since we needed a more compact way to show all LPEs, we decided on a list that is organized into 6 categories:
* Favorites (hidden if you don't have any yet)
* Edit/Tools
* Distort
* Generate
* Convert
* Experimental (hidden by default)

* The LPE gallery overview has moved into an optional button, deactivated by default. It can be enabled in the preferences at <code>Preferences ➞ Behavior ➞ LPE</code>). This adds a button on the right side of the search field. Clicking on it opens the old LPE chooser dialog, where you can read everything about the LPEs in a quick overview.
* To see experimental LPEs you need to enable the option in the preferences at <code>Edit ➞ Preferences ➞ Behavior ➞ LPE</code>
* Added an indicator showing the id or label (if set) of the selected object
* Added conversion commands when you select text objects - since text does not support LPEs yet we added a workaround that converts text to paths or clones the text.
* If you select an object that is associated with an LPE (Clone, Boolean operations, Bend, Fill between many, etc…) you will see a button in the dialog that will take you to the linked geometry/controls.
* Labels inside effects are aligned nicely

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4677
[[File:TletOwk4Zs.gif|right]]

=== Object Attributes Dialog ===

An improved dialog that allows you to set contextual object-dependent attributes for the selected object. It is already used for images, accessible as 'Image properties' from the context menu, "Object attributes" from dialog popup menu, and can also be opened for other objects by setting a keyboard shortcut for it in the preferences.

Object Attributes currently supports: Images, Shapes (rectangle, circle, polygon), links

* Image properties let you replace existing image, embed linked image in the document, or extract embedded image. Aspect ratio and rendering properties can be set as well.
* Shapes properties let you edit procedural parameters of objects
* links Properties let you url, and other metadata

It is still a work in progress, so see this as a preview. You can also contribute new ideas to the dialog's development by helping our UX team and our development team.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5064

=== Swatches Dialog ===

In the Swatches dialog, the option to display colors together with their names (from the .gpl palette file), in a vertical list, is back again.

Enable it by clicking on the Hamburger menu, choosing 'Configure' and selecting the option 'Show color labels' ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4957 MR #4957]).[[File:Ezgif.com-optimizeasda.gif|right]]

=== Symbols Dialog ===

Redesign and functionality improvements:

* the settings have moved to a popover dialog
* the currently selected symbol set and dialog settings are now saved, so when you closes and reopen the dialog, you can continue right where you left it
* the maximum symbol preview size and zoom have been increased
* an option to show symbols' names was added
* symbols are now rendered at screen resolution and look sharp (high-dpi aware)
* to manage the growing number of symbol sets, their list is now searchable
* searching for symbols directly filters the symbol set (no need to press Enter anymore).
* performance improvement through rendering symbols on-demand, reducing memory usage and time needed to switch sets
* statistics indicator: lists the total number of symbols in the current set and how many of them are visible after filtering
* more precise positioning of symbols when adding them to the drawing by drag-and-drop
* the dialog is now symbolized by a different icon - the "heart" symbol
* the modern Visio formats <code>vssx</code> and <code>vsdx</code> can now be read by Inkscape. Symbols are loaded once, not in each window.
* 596 new symbols in 16 categories from the SJJB map icons set

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4975
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4994
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4666
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4883
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4793
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4784

=== Text and Font Dialog ===

==== Font Collections ====

[[File:Font collections opt.gif|thumb|Font collections|745x745px]]

New feature that allows you to organize your fonts to collections. You can create your Collection and then drag and drop fonts in to it . For example Favorite fonts that you use often or Collection based on fonts properties Like Scripts, Serif, Sans Serifs , etc.

After that you can enable fitters that will show your new collection

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4694

=== Trace Bitmap Dialog ===

Got significant performance boost and a progress bar. Now it runs in the background, allowing you to cancel it if it's taking too long.
https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4702

=== Welcome Dialog ===
Files are sorted by their last modified date. We Added recovery for files in this list after crash. You can see then by text Emergency save next to file.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5058

=== XML Editor ===

[[File:Syntax highlighting.png|thumb|Syntax highlighting in XML Editor|389x389px]]
We did small cosmetic changes to UI of this dialog:

* Smaller icons (16×16px),
* Removed text tool tips.
* Added responsive layout and moved layout controls to the top in a dropdown (auto layout is the default option).
*Monospaced font can be selected for a tree view
==== Syntax Highlighting ====

For improving readability in the XML Editor dialog, syntax highlighting and automatical line-breaks were added.

The highlighting theme can be adjusted in <code>Preferences ➞ Interface ➞ Theming</code>, you can choose to use a monospace font for the dialog, as well as select that font and its size.

[[File:Xml-dialog-preferences.png|410x410px]]

==== Rounding path data ====
We added a feature to round path data. You can also set how many decimal points you want to round to. This gives you granular control over optimizing size of SVGs.

[[File:Inkscape GAlKvNTcCm.gif]]

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4885

== Filters ==

[[Release notes/1.3#Filter Editor|Filter editor is redesigned]]

== Live path effects ==

=== General ===

* Performance of most of the effects was improved.
* [[Release notes/1.3#Live Path Effects Dialog|Dialog redesign]]
*Text object can be used as linked geometry (Boolean operation, bend, pattern along the path ) - partial integration of text
[[File:Roughen-lpe.png|thumb|243x243px]]
=== Roughen ===
UI clean-up and reordering of the controls.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4872

=== Taper Stroke ===
Added support for sub-paths.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4906

=== Power Stroke ===
Added support for sub-paths.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4880
[[File:Inkscape IdBRmOuKA5.gif|right|frameless]]

=== Corners LPE ===
* The handles of the effect have been changed to little triangles, which allows you to position them more precisely.
* You can now assign a shortcut to the LPE to be able to quickly use it on any path without opening the Path Effects dialog.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5164

== Import / Export ==

=== PDF import ===
[[File:Pdf-import-dialog.png|thumb|339x339px]]
The PDF importer was using the svg group as a way of tracking the GfxState matrix, but this actually causes a lot of problems. Using the Sfx CTM matrix state directly provides dependable positions and transformations for creating objects.

* New import PDF dialog GUI using glade
* Added PDF layer support
* Merging of similar path stroke/fill objects
* Removal of state groups
* Overview about what Inkscape will do with each font it finds in the PDF: convert to paths, keep original font name (even when not installed), use a substitute font, delete the text
* Rendering text methods, to glyphs and to text
* Embedded font handling for rendering methods
* Much better font-name detection
* ICC Color Profile support retains your CMYK colors in the PDF
* Margins, bleeds and page sizes retained.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4757

=== Rewrite of XAML export ===
XAML export has been completely rewritten and now supports AvaloniaUI, export to DrawingGroup, conserving swatches for easy styling and exporting Layers to individual resources which allows to maintain an icon library in a single SVG file. For more info, check the [https://inkscape.gitlab.io/extensions/documentation/extensions/svg2xaml.html extensions documentation]. ([https://inkscape.gitlab.io/extensions/documentation/extensions/svg2xaml.html MR extensions#498])

=== Improved HPGL import ===
HP-GL/2 import has been rewritten to support more complex HPGL files including fill and line style, non-linear draw commands, scaling and rotating of the document.

== Templates ==
[[File:Templates-dialog.png|thumb|229x229px]]
All template dialogs (Welcome screen, New from Template, Page tool default sizes) now use the same template sizes ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/479] MR #479)

== SVG Standards Compliance ==

Added support for <code>href</code> and <code>xlink:href</code> in SVG header. This makes Inkscape more compatible with SVG 2.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4596

== Customization / Theming ==

* Added <code>user.css</code> to UI folder to allow tweaking UI without interfering with or fully overriding other CSS files. https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5004

=== Multiuser resource sharing ===

In Edit > Preferences > System, users can set a folder for shared default resources. It must be structured like a user's Inkscape preferences directory. This makes it possible to share a set of resources, such as extensions, fonts, icon sets, keyboard shortcuts, patterns/hatches, palettes, symbols, templates, themes and user interface definition files, between multiple users who have access to that folder (on the same computer or in the network). The option requires a restart of Inkscape to work when changed.

== Rendering (advanced) ==

New options in Edit > Preferences > Rendering > Developer mode:
* option to update the dragged region as a single block has been added
* option for choosing the pixel streaming method
* option to define the size of a pre-rendered margin around the visible region
* option to set the minimum size of render tiles at the borders
* option to continuously adjust viewing parameters in an animation loop

Some other advanced options have been removed.

== Other ==

== MacOS-specific Changes ==

== Windows-specific Changes ==

Inkscape detects dark and light theme and matches color of the title bar.

https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5144
== Extensions ==

=== Features ===
Speed up processing especially on complex documents: https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4996
==== General Extension Changes ====

* Various extension have been renamed or moved in the extensions menu so users can find them more easily (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/455 extensions!455], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/558 extensions!558], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/559 extensions!559], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/565 extensions!565], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/ux/-/issues/140 ux#140]).
*Inkscape will tell you when the extension is done with its work and Inkscape is loading the file

==== New Extensions ====

* Adds templates of pre-designed grids to be used with the '''shape builde'''r tool. (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/552 extensions!552])

==== Particular extensions ====

* '''XAML export''' has been completely rewritten and now supports AvaloniaUI (update to Avalonia 11.0 will ship with Inkscape 1.3.1), export to DrawingGroup, conserving swatches for easy styling and exporting Layers to individual resources which allows to maintain an icon library in a single SVG file. For more info, check the [https://inkscape.gitlab.io/extensions/documentation/extensions/svg2xaml.html extensions documentation] (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/498 extensions!498], various issues)
* '''HP-GL/2''' '''import''' has been rewritten to support more complex HPGL files including fill and line, non-linear draw commands, scaling and rotating of the document (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/515 extensions!515], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/501 extensions#501]).

* The '''HPGL export''' extension (and the '''plotter''' extension which is based on it) now also export text elements (as paths) (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/497 extensions!497], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/211 extensions#211]).
* Added Serbo-Croatian-Bosnian Latin characters to '''Hershey Text''' stroke fonts (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/535 extensions!535]).
* The '''DXF export''' extensions (R12 and R14) now also process non-paths by converting them to path beforehand. This includes text, flowed text and clones (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/567 extensions!567], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/518 extensions#518]).

=== Bugs fixed ===

* Fixed hidden icons on menus: https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4686
* Fixed symbol selection color for dark themes

==== All extensions ====

* Fixed an issue where calling Inkscape with a long <code>--actions</code> parameter resulted in a crash on Windows due to the command line length limit (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/484 extensions!484], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/482 extensions#482]).
* Allow inkex to be imported when stdout is closed or atypical (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/362 extensions#362], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/412 extensions#412]).
* The <code>href</code> attribute is now handled to fallback to <code>xlink:href</code> (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/542 extensions!542]) as specified in the SVG2 specification.
* All extension now have <code>python3</code> set as default interpreter (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/521 extensions!521]).
*<code>is_visible()</code> now correctly answer if element is visible in UserAgents (compliant with rendering in browser) (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/548 extensions!548])
*Fix <code>get_path()</code> on Use elements to include the referenced transform (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/549 extensions!549]).

==== Particular extensions ====

* Fix a bug where formulas generated with the '''pdflatex''' extensions were sometimes clipped vertically, and remove reference to (nonexistent) log files in case of a pdflatex compile error (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/512 extensions!512], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/493 extensions#493], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/502 extensions#502], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/507 extension#507]).
* Update the '''Extensions Manager''' and prevent spurious warnings from being shown (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/514 extensions!514]).
* Fix scale of rotated ellipses in '''DXF import''': Projected drawings such as cylinders output from CAD can be accurately reflected (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/504 extensions!504], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/504 extensions#504]). Also, trailing newlines don't crash the extension anymore (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/519 extensions!519], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/515 extensions#515]).
* Allow '''Export of DXF''' files with Splines converted to Polylines (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/545 extensions!545], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/540 extensions#540]).
* Fix a regression (from 1.2.1) in '''DXF R14 export''' in which documents with "pt" or other unsupported units would crash the extension (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/566 extensions!566], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/542 extensions#542]).
* The '''Print Win32 Vector''' extension has been updated to work with Inkscape >= 1.0 and 64bit Windows. (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/547 extensions!547], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/417 extensions#417]).
* Fix a crash in the '''Synfig Export''' extension when the CSS Color 3 attribute "currentColor" is used. CurrentColor is also correctly used in '''Gimp Palette export''' now (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/568 extensions!568], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/516 extensions#516]).

=== Extension Development ===
==== API Changes for Third-Party Extension Developers ====

* The format for template extensions has been updated to allow these extensions to appear in the welcome screen, New from template and Page toolbar. (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/479 extensions!479], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/520 extensions!520])
* The Page API has been reworked to make adding or querying page information more inutitive. In particular, <code>add_page</code> only needs to be called once (was twice) in a single-page (pre-1.2) document to add a second page. The <code>get_page_bbox</code> function now supports multipage documents. (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/480 extensions!480], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/479 extensions#479])
* If your export extension should automatically preprocess certains objects before all else (eg text to path or clone unlinking), consider using the new function <code>OutputExtension.preprocess</code> ([https://inkscape.gitlab.io/extensions/documentation/source/inkex.extensions.html?highlight=preprocess#inkex.extensions.OutputExtension.preprocess Documentation], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/497 extensions!497])
* Improved handling of additional XML namespaces (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/516 extensions!516])
* The Guides API has been rewritten to get and set guide properties in the post-1.0 coordinate system, as the current guide API is rather confusing in a multipage setting. For this, <code>Guide.point</code> has been deprecated in favor of <code>Guide.position</code> (new coordinate system) and <code>Guide.raw_position</code> (old coordinate system). Also, <code>NamedView.new_guide</code>, <code>NamedView.new_unique_guide</code> and <code>Guide.move_to</code> have been deprecated in favor of <code>NamedView.new_guide</code>, <code>NamedView.add_unique_guide</code> and <code>Guide.set_position</code> ([https://inkscape.gitlab.io/extensions/documentation/source/inkex.elements._meta.html#inkex.elements._meta.Guide Documentation], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/481 extensions!481]).
* A separate readme has been added that is shown on pypi (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/533 extensions!533]).
* <code>BaseElement.composed_transform(self, other)</code> ([https://inkscape.gitlab.io/extensions/documentation/source/inkex.elements._base.html#inkex.elements._base.BaseElement.composed_transform Documentation]) now respects the <code>other</code> parameter (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/539 extensions!539]).
* <code>inkscape_command()</code> now handles Inkscape actions since verbs don't exist anymore.

==== Extension Development Documentation ====

* Improve clarity, typos and formatting (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/482 extensions!482], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/488 extensions!488], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/490 extensions!490], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/526 extensions!526], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/530 extensions!530])
* Document how to translate third-party extensions (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/493 extensions!493], Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/305 extensions#305]).
* Document the different extension types (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/536 extensions!536]).
* Improve documentation for building the inkex documentation locally (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/529 extensions!529]) and how to package inkex (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/532 extensions!532])

==== Under the hood ====

* Various changes to the CI pipeline: Make automated testing on Windows more robust (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/495 extensions!495], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/557 extensions!557]), adding an archiving pipeline to allow easier swapping of the local extensions folder for user testing (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/501 extensions!501]), simplify process for fork pipelines (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/517 extensions!517], MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/546 extensions!546]), black v23 update (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/522 extensions!522] )

* Improve testing mechanism for mock commands (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/512 extensions!512]).
* Fully reflect the (existing) requirement for Python 3.7+. (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/500 extensions!500]) and add CI for Python 3.11 (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/543 extensions!543]), while dropping CI for Python 3.7 (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/553 extensions!553])
* Improve compatibility with Python 3.11 (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/551 extensions!551], Issues [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/538 extensions#538], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/539 extensions#539]).
* For packagers: A script to output all dependencies (and their versions), including in submodules, has been added (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/523 extensions!523]). It is published via [https://inkscape.gitlab.io/extensions/python-dependencies.txt CI].
* Refactor <code>.inx</code> file schema validation (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/502 extensions!502]).
* A change in the underlying Docker image for the pipelines now automatically triggers all jobs based on it (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/merge_requests/555 extensions!555]).

== Command line ==

* new parameter <code>--actions-file</code>. You specify a list like in <code>--actions</code> but in a file to allow bypassing Windows comandline length limit, and also to allow reuse of action lists.
* new parameter <code>--active-window</code> / <code>-q</code> that runs all commands on the active window of an already-running instance of Inkscape.
* new action 'rebase-file', which ... <span style="color:red;">[no idea what this does]</span>
* the node alignment command can now also make use of the last used alignment mode in the Align and Distribute dialog with the value 'pref'

== Behind the curtains ==

== Notable bugfixes ==
=== Crash fixes ===

Fixed a crash that occurred…

* When…

=== Other bug fixes ===

* LPE related undo bugs: https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/4520
* Fixed bspline LPE with cusp nodes when initially using with node tool. https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5016
* <code><use></code>s retain their LPE correctly when unlinked or converted to paths. The old convert to paths behaviour is still available in the Preferences. https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/merge_requests/5016

=== Even more bug fixes ===

There were even more issues fixed than those listed above, but these probably only affect a small proportion of users, or are relevant for development and packaging only.

For a complete list, visit [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/issues?milestone_title=Inkscape+1.3 our GitLab issue tracker] and see the [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/commits/1.3.x commit history].

== Translations ==

The following UI translations received updates (as of May 10 2023):

* Basque
* Brazilian Portuguese
* Czech
* French
* Greek
* Icelandic
* Japanese
* Polish
* Russian
* Simplified Chinese
* Slovenian
* Spanish
* Swedish
* Turkish
* Vietnamese

The following documentation translations received updates (as of May 10 2023):

* German
* Hungarian
* Korean

=== Contributing to interface translations ===

Want to help with translations? [https://inkscape.org/contribute/translations/ Learn how to help!]

== Documentation ==

=== Contributing to documentation and documentation translation ===
Contributions to the documentation translations, as well as improvements to its contents, are welcome at [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape-docs/documentation the inkscape-docs repository].

== Website ==

* We now have team blogs available on our website! [https://inkscape.org/*membership/blog/ Check out what the team is up to!]

== Important Inkscape Project Milestones ==

* We have hired [https://inkscape.org/*membership/blog/march-ai-extension-2023/ our first external contractor], and more are to come – thanks to your donations!
* We had a Hackfest in Germany this year ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdo-OG2-XJs Video]|[https://inkscape.org/gallery/=photograph/hackfest-2023/ Photos])
* We have [https://inkscape.org/*membership/blog/inkscape-signs-new-fsa-sfc/ updated our Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement] with the Software Freedom Conservancy
* We have conducted our [https://inkscape.org/community/about-screen-contests/ About Screen Contest] again
* We have [https://inkscape.org/*leadership-committee/elections/board-elections-2023/ held an election] for the two empty seats on our leadership committee
* We have been accepted for Google Summer of Code again this year, with three participants ([https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2023/projects/E8jrBDxH Vansh Uppal - Improving CSS Stylesheet Support], [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2023/projects/t7Xn0iW6 Sanidhya Singh – Customizable Appearance of Canvas Controls], [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2023/projects/P8MnvcRk Vaibhav Malik – GTK4 Migrations])
* Inkscape will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on November 6th, 2023

== Important changes for packagers ==

== Known issues ==

== Other releases ==

{{:Release notes}}

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== Inkscape 1.0 == 


'''(definitely not released yet - [[AnnouncePlanning1.0]])'''


Released on '''«YYYY-MM-DD»'''.

== Release highlights == 


* [[#customization|Theming support and more new customization options]]
* [[#hidpi|Better HiDPI (high resolution) screen support]]
* [[#macos|Native support for macOS with a signed and notarized .dmg file]]
* [[#origin|Coordinate origin in top left corner by default]]
* [[#canvas|Canvas rotation and mirroring]]
* [[#on-canvas-align|On-Canvas alignment of objects]]
* [[#view-modes|Split view and X-Ray modes]]
* [[#powerpencil|PowerPencil for drawing editable, variable width strokes with a pressure sensitive graphics tablet]]
* [[#png-export|New PNG export options]]
* [[#centerline|Integrated centerline tracing for vectorizing line drawings]]
* [[#symbols|Searchable Symbols dialog]]
* [[#lpe-dialog|New Live Path Effect (LPE) selection dialog]]
* [[#lpes|New Corners (Fillet/chamfer) LPE, (lossless) Boolean Operation LPE (experimental), Offset LPE and Measure Segments LPE (and more!)]]
* [[#performance|Path operations, deselection of a large number of paths as well as grouping/ungrouping are much faster now]]
* [[#line-height|Much improved text line-height settings]]
* [[#variable-fonts|Variable fonts support (only if compiled with pango library version >= 1.41.1)]]
* [[#flowed-text|Browser-compatible flowed text]]
* [[#extensions-api|Extensions programming interface updated, with many new options]] - ''Note: this introduces breaking changes, some third-party extensions will have to be updated to work with Inkscape 1.0''
* [[#python3|Python 3 support for extensions]]

== General: Application == 

=== Performance <span id="performance"></span>=== 

Lots of small performance improvements in various areas combine to make Inkscape run smoother than before:

* Accelerated breaking apart of paths and Boolean operations (by disabling intermittent canvas rendering during these operations).
* Accelerated "deselect" speed (by improving internal data structure algorithms).
* Faster grouping and ungrouping of groups with a large number of objects
* Speed boost to operations on large sets of objects in the Objects dialog (Issue [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/issues/392 #392])
* Faster lookup of attributes (MR [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/merge_requests/448 #448])

=== Mac Application <span id="macos"></span>=== 


Inkscape is now a first-rate native macOS application, and no longer requires XQuartz to operate. The minimum required operating system version is OS X El Capitan 10.11.


It has a standard Mac-style menu bar (rather than a menu bar within the window). Keyboard shortcuts now use the command (<kbd>⌘</kbd>) key rather than the control key. Retina display screen resolution is now supported. The build is now cleanly 64-bit, a prerequisite for macOS Catalina 10.15 and beyond. It comes bundled with Python 3 to power Inkscape extensions.


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File:Mac_menu_1.0_screenshot.png|''Inkscape 1.0 on macOS''|alt=Inkscape 1.0 on macOS
</gallery>

== General User Interface == 

=== Modernized GUI Toolkit=== 


The user interface has been changed to utilize a more recent version of GTK+ (GTK+ 3). This is a collection of user interface building blocks that Inkscape uses to draw the user interface on the screen. This new version brings many improvements, especially for users of HiDPI (high resolution) screens.

Bringing the newer GTK+ toolkit to Inkscape has been an eagerly anticipated goal for a long time. It has taken much effort by the team involved and it was a focus point of the [https://inkscape.org/en/news/2018/05/22/2018-boston-inkscape-hackfest/ Boston Hackfest].

=== Window position / size / behavior === 


Improvements and fixes to the code for handling/restoring window size and position [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/merge_requests/180]
were made. The window manager handles most of the jobs now, which should make it much more robust. If you still encounter problems with this, please report those [https://inkscape.org/report to our bug tracker].

The dialog opacity options have been removed, because they were causing crashes that could not be fixed otherwise.

<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Panels re-arrangement.gif|Panels re-arrangement
</gallery>

=== High Resolution Screens <span id="hidpi"></span> === 


Inkscape now supports HiDPI (high resolution) screens natively. This means that icons and node handles will no longer be tiny on monitors with large pixel dimensions, and the canvas will no longer look blurry.

=== Tool box === 

The tools have been reordered and grouped into more logical groups. Groups from top to bottom:
* Edit tools
* Create Shapes
* Create Shapes from scratch
* Color Editing
* Other tools
* Canvas tools.

Users can customize the order of the tools by putting a customized version of the file <code>inkscape/share/ui/toolbar-tool.ui</code> into a folder named <code>ui</code> in their Inkscape user configuration folder, if they prefer a different order.

<gallery mode="packed" heights=500px>
File:Inkscape tools .png|''Reordered tools in the tool box''|alt=Reordered tools in the tool box
</gallery>

=== Improved number entry fields === 


Many numeric entry fields no longer change their value when scrolling while the mouse is hovering over them. They now need to be selected (clicked into). Then scrolling will change the value as previously. This change was made, because scrolling docked dialogs easily led to accidental change of values.


Additionally, '''<kbd>Ctrl + Scroll</kbd>''' on a selected numeric entry field will now change the value in larger steps.

== Canvas == 

=== Y-Axis Inversion <span id="origin"></span>=== 


During the [https://inkscape.org/en/news/2018/09/20/inkscape-hackfest-kiel-2018-what-happened/ Inkscape Hackfest in Kiel], a significant change by Thomas Holder was integrated into the Inkscape codebase. It sets the origin of the document to the top left corner of the page. This finally makes the coordinates that a user can see in the interface match the ones that are saved in the SVG data (unit conversions/transformations may be required), and makes working in Inkscape more comfortable for people who are used to this more standard behavior. The old behavior can be reactivated in the preferences, at <code>Edit → Preferences → Interface</code> (disable 'Origin in upper left with y-axis pointing down').


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Origin in upper left.png|''Option in the preferences' 'Interface' section''|alt=Option in the preferences' 'Interface' section
File:Origin in upper left page.png|''Effect of the option (left upper page corner at 0/0)''|alt=Effect of the option (left upper page corner at 0/0)
</gallery>

=== Canvas Rotation <span id="canvas"></span>=== 


With '''<kbd>Ctrl + Shift + Scroll wheel</kbd>''' or '''<kbd>Ctrl + Scroll wheel dragging</kbd>''' the drawing area can be rotated and viewed from different angles. In the bottom right corner of the window, the viewing angle can be entered manually. '''<kbd>Right-click</kbd>''' to select between a set of preset values. You can also reset canvas rotation in <code>View → Canvas orientation → Reset Rotation</code>. Keyboard shortcuts for clockwise/counter-clockwise/no rotation can be set in the preferences.


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File:Canvas rotation ink.gif|''Rotating the canvas''|alt=Rotating the canvas
</gallery>

=== Canvas Mirroring === 


The canvas can now be flipped, to ensure that the drawing does not lean to one side, and looks good either way.
The vertical/horizontal flipping is available from the menu <code>View → Canvas orientation → Flip horizontally / Flip vertically</code>. Keyboard shortcuts for flipping the canvas can be set in the preferences (<code>Edit → Preferences → Interface → Keyboard shortcuts</code>).


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File:Flip canvas 300px.gif|''Mirroring the canvas''|alt=Mirroring the canvas
</gallery>

=== Pinch-to-zoom === 


On supported hardware (trackpad, touchpad, multi-touch screen), the canvas can be zoomed with the two-finger pinch gesture.
<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Pitch to zoom.gif|''Pinch to zoom on touch-sensitive display''|alt=Pinch to zoom on touch-sensitive display
File:Zooming .gif|''Pinch to zoom on trackpad''|alt=Pinch to zoom on trackpad
</gallery>

=== Duplicate Guides === 


A new option for duplicating guides was added to the 'Guideline' dialog (access by double-clicking on a guide line). This new feature, when used before the 'relative change' option (dialog needs to be opened once for each step), makes it easier to create guides that are offset by a certain distance / angle from an existing guide.


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File:Duplicate guide.png|''Duplicate guide button in guide editing dialog''|alt=Duplicate guide button in guide editing dialog
</gallery>

=== Context menu === 


The menu that appears after a right-click on the canvas has been extended with the following items, which makes locking/unlocking and hiding/unhiding individual objects much more comfortable:


* Hide selected objects
* Unhide objects below (the mouse cursor)
* Lock selected objects
* Unlock objects below (the mouse cursor)


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File:Context menu.png|''New options in context menu''|alt=New options in context menu
</gallery>

=== Snapping === 


* In <code>Edit → Preferences → Behavior → Snapping</code>, a new option was added to '''disable snapping''' in new documents or files that are opened with Inkscape for the first time.

== View == 

=== Center view on page === 


You can now center the view on the page, without changing the zoom level.


This function is available via:


* <code>View → Zoom</code>
* the Zoom tool's tool controls bar
* Keyboard shortcut '''<kbd>Ctrl + 4</kbd>'''
<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Center page .gif|''Center view on page without changing zoom level''|alt=Center view on page without changing zoom level
</gallery>

=== Split View Mode <span id="view-modes"></span>=== 

The new Split View Mode features a draggable separator that becomes visible as soon as the Split view mode has been activated. On one side of the separator, the canvas will look just like before, while on the other side, everything will be displayed in outline mode, and objects can more easily be grabbed with the mouse or edited with the node tool.

It can be moved on the canvas by grabbing either the separation line or the central handle. The sides can be switched by clicking on one of the little arrows on the handle.

Activate it with one of:

* <code>View → Split View Mode</code>
* '''<kbd>Ctrl + 6</kbd>'''

To deativate the mode, either deactivate the checkbox in the menu again, use the keyboard shortcut a second time, or drag the separator off the canvas.


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File:Split Screen-smaller.gif|''Split screen mode''|alt=Split screen mode
</gallery>

=== X-Ray Mode ===

When the X-Ray mode is active, a circular area that shows objects on the canvas in outline mode will follow the mouse pointer. This makes editing complex drawings with many objects layered on top of one another much easier, and is especially useful when used with the node tool.

Activate it with:

* <code>View → XRay Mode</code>
* <kbd>Alt + 6</kbd>

The size of the X-Ray circle can be adjusted in <code>Edit → Preferences → Rendering → Rendering XRay radius</code>.

To deactivate the mode, either deactivate the checkbox in the menu again, or use the keyboard shortcut a second time.

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File:XRay mode.gif|''X-Ray mode''|alt=X-Ray mode
</gallery>

=== Visible Hairlines Display Mode === 


This new display mode is available in the menu under <code>View → Display Mode → Visible Hairlines</code>. It ensures that all lines of nonzero width are visible (with a minimum visible line width), regardless of zoom level, while still drawing everything else normally.


This is especially useful if you need to assign very small line widths for use with CNC machines like laser cutters and vinyl cutters which use hairlines to denote cut lines. In that case, you will still be able to see the lines, even when zoomed out.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:visible_hairlines.gif|''Thin lines always visible in Visible Hairlines mode''|alt=Thin lines always visible in Visible Hairlines mode
</gallery>

== Paths == 

=== Changed behavior of Stroke to Path === 


The 'Stroke to Path' command now not only converts the stroke of a shape to path, but effectively splits it into its components.


In the case of applying it to a path that only has a stroke, the behavior is unchanged.


For paths that don't only have a stroke, but also a fill and/or markers, the result will be a group consisting of:
* Stroke outline turned to path
* Fill (if there was one)
* A group of all markers (if applicable; one group per marker, consisting of its outline and its fill turned into a path)


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Stroke to path.gif|''New behavior of Stroke to Path''|alt=New behavior of Stroke to Path
</gallery>

=== Unlinking Clones for Path Operations === 


Clones and Symbols are now automatically unlinked, before a Boolean operation (union, difference, etc.), or one of the Path operations 'Combine', 'Break apart', or 'Stroke to Path' is performed.


A setting in the preferences at <code>Behavior → Clones → Unlink Clones</code> allows the User to disable the automatic unlinking.

== Tools == 

=== Bézier Tool === 


The tool mode 'Create sequence of paraxial segments', which previously would only draw lines parallel to the x and y axis of the document, now supports arbitrary starting angles. After the first segment, all further angles will use the current angle ±90°. If you want your first segment to work as in previous versions, you need to press '''<kbd>Ctrl</kbd>''' after the first click. This will restrict your options to (by default) 15° steps.


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File:Paraxial arbitrary starting angle.gif|''Arbitrary starting angle for paraxial mode''|alt=Arbitrary starting angle for paraxial mode
</gallery>

=== Calligraphy Tool === 


A new option to add dots has been added to the tool. Click in place without moving the mouse to create a dot, '''<kbd>Shift + Click</kbd>''' to create a larger dot ''[Known issues: [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/-/issues/2368 inbox#2368], [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/-/issues/2342 inbox#2342]]''.

=== Circle Tool === 


The circle tool can now also create closed ("filleted") circle shapes (closed arcs) with the click of a button.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Circle chord.png|''Circle tool shapes in this release''|alt=Circle tool shapes in this release
</gallery>

=== Eraser === 


* Added option to control eraser width with a pressure sensitive input device.
* Added thinning, caps, and tremor options (as used for calligraphy tool).
* New option to erase as clip, which allows the User to non-destructively erase (parts of) various types of elements, including raster images and clones.


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File:Erase with clip.gif|''Erasing by setting a clip''|alt=Erasing by setting a clip
</gallery>

=== Measurement Tool === 


Hovering over a path with the tool now displays the length, height, width, and position of the path. If you hover over a group, it will show the width, height, and position of the group. Holding '''<kbd>Shift</kbd>''' switches to showing info about the constituents of the group.


The tool also has a new option to only measure selected objects when using click-and-drag.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Measure tool info.png|''New info text from measurement tool (for a group)''|alt=New info text from measurement tool (for a group)
File:Measure tool info group shift.png|''Measurement tool info text for a single path (in a group with Shift)''|alt=Measurement tool info text for a single path (in a group with Shift)
File:Measure selected.png|''Measuring only the selected object (the ice cap)''|alt=Measuring only the selected object (the ice cap)
</gallery>

=== Pencil Tool === 

==== PowerPencil <span id="powerpencil"></span>==== 


Pressure sensitivity can now be enabled for the Pencil tool. This feature makes use of the PowerStroke Live Path Effect (LPE).


New settings for the tool are available for tweaking the behavior of the PowerStroke LPE when it is being created with the Pencil tool (and a graphics tablet/stylus):
* '''Use pressure input''' (in the tool controls bar): activates the PowerStroke feature, if a pressure sensitive device is available.
* '''Min/Max''' (in the tool controls bar): determines the minimal and maximal stroke width (0–100%). This does not change the number of available pressure levels, but spreads them out in the available line width interval.
* '''Caps''' (in the tool controls bar): choose between the options 'butt', 'square', 'round', 'peak' and 'zero width' for the end caps of the stroke.
* Additionally, the PowerStroke LPE itself has been improved, to better work when used in this new way, see [[#PowerStroke_LPE_Improvements|the section about LPE updates]].


<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:PowerPencil-smaller.gif|''Drawing with the PowerPencil''|alt=Drawing with the PowerPencil
</gallery>

=== Selection Tool === 

==== On-Canvas Alignment <span id="on-canvas-align"></span>==== 


When the option "Enable on-canvas alignment" is active in the "Align and Distribute" dialog, a new set of handles will appear on canvas when an object is clicked three times (first click: scale handles, second click: rotation/skew handles).


The handles can be used to align the selected objects relative to the area of the current selection.


* '''<kbd>Shift + click</kbd>''' on the outer handles aligns on the outside of the selection area.
* Clicking on the central handle will align the selected objects on the horizontal axis. On '''<kbd>Shift + click</kbd>''' objects will be aligned on the vertical axis.
* With '''<kbd>Ctrl + Shift </kbd>''' the whole selection can be aligned to its outer boundaries / corners as a group (i.e. it is moved by its own <code>width</code> and / or <code>height</code>).


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File:Align-on canvas.gif|''On-canvas alignment''|alt=On-canvas alignment
</gallery>

=== Text Tool <span id="text-tool">=== 

==== More Compact Tool Controls Bar ====

* Some control buttons that have been mutually exclusive (e.g. right-aligned, left-aligned, justified) have been combined into drop-down lists, so they now take up less space.
* Removed the 'Show style of outermost text element' button that made settings confusing.

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File:Text Tool controls1.0.png|''Tool controls for the text tool''|alt=Tool controls for the text tool
</gallery>


==== Better Line Height Settings <span id="line-height></span>====

* Line spacing settings got an overhaul and are now much easier to use. Gone is the unwieldy <code>?</code> button; this is now handled by selecting text on canvas.
* Setting line height works like this now:
** For the whole text: click anywhere into the text without selecting anything, then adjust the line height in the tool controls bar.
** For a specific line: select the text in that line, then adjust the line height in the tool controls bar.
** Set the global line height first, and the specific line heights last. Changing global line height later will remove any line-specific line-heights (even just changing the unit will unset those ).
** Line heights for single selected lines cannot go below the height set globally.
** If more than one line is selected, the line height in between those lines can go below the line height set for the whole text.
* The line height settings work in all four text types.

<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Adjusting line height.gif|''Adjusting the line height for the whole text and for selected lines''|alt=Adjusting the line height for the whole text and for selected lines
</gallery>

==== Improved Text Selection ==== 


When clicking on a text object, any click within the whole area of a text line now selects the text with both selection and text tool (previously, clicking into the space between two letters did not select the text).

==== Variable Font Support <span id="variable-fonts"></span>==== 


If Inkscape has been compiled with a Pango library version that is at least 1.41.1 (which is the case for the Windows and macOS versions, and for Ubuntu versions starting from 19.04), it comes with [[Variable Fonts support | support for variable fonts]] ([https://www.patreon.com/posts/font-variations-17644963 more info about how this looks]). These are fonts that do not come with different faces, but often with various sliding scales for different font properties, like 'boldness', or 'condensing', or even playful features.

==== Basic Support for SVG in OpenType ==== 


Some OpenType fonts with glyphs saved as SVG render now in Inkscape.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Variable fonts Decovar.png|''Variable font - both texts use the same font (Decovar)''|alt=Variable font - both texts use the same font (Decovar)
File:Variable Font w dialog.png|''Variable font - dialog with sliders for the font styles''|alt=Variable font - dialog with sliders for the font styles
File:SVG in OpenType.png|''SVG Color font (Gilbert Color)''|alt=SVG Color font (Gilbert Color)
</gallery>

==== Flow order ====

With <code>Text → Flow into Frame</code>, text now flows into the selected frames in selection order (instead of reversed order previously).

==== Browser-compatible flowed text <span id="flowed-text"></span>==== 


'''Flowed text''' (created by clicking and dragging a text frame) in previous Inkscape versions was not compatible with browsers, and rendered as 'black boxes' in web browsers and other SVG viewers, or was just missing.

The old flowed text can still be enabled by unchecking <code>Edit → Preferences → Tools → Text: Use SVG2 auto-flowed text</code>.


Now, Inkscape offers to use '''two new types of flowed text''', that have a compatible fallback for use with modern web browsers:


# '''SVG 2 text using the CSS <code>shape-inside</code> property:''' This new flowed text automatically '''includes a fallback option''' (in SVG 1.1), and will show up in web browsers and other software. This type of text can be created by '''clicking and dragging a box''' on canvas, '''if the option 'Use SVG 2 auto-flowed text' is enabled''' in the Text tool's preferences. When the option is enabled, it will also be used for <code>Text → Flow into frame</code>. Kerning and letter rotation do not work with this type of text.
# '''SVG 2 text with <code>inline-size</code> property:''' This is the new "Column mode" of the text tool, that can be created by clicking on the canvas, typing, and then dragging the diamond-shaped handle at the end of the text to determine the width of the text. It creates flowed text columns without a predetermined height. Note that this text can be left-, center- or right-aligned, but that justification is not possible. Kerning and letter rotation also do not work with this type of text. These texts include an SVG 1.1 fallback, too. To convert the text back to SVG 1.1 text, '''<kbd>Ctrl-click</kbd>''' on the diamond (this will result in all the text being placed on a single line).


The fallback option can be disabled in <code>Edit → Preferences → Input/Output → SVG export: SVG 2: Insert SVG 1.1 fallback in text</code>.

==== Overview of available text types ====

<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Text normal.gif|''Normal text with manual line breaks (click + type, browser-compatible)''|alt=Normal text with manual line breaks (click + type, browser-compatible)
File:Text in-a-shape.gif|''Text in-a-shape with automatic line breaks (click + drag + type, browser-compatible, new in Inkscape 1.0)''|alt=Text in-a-shape with automatic line breaks (click + drag + type, browser-compatible, new in Inkscape 1.0)
File:Text inline size.gif|''Flowed text with adjustable width (click + type + drag diamond handle, browser-compatible, new in Inkscape 1.0)''|alt=Flowed text with adjustable width (click + type + drag diamond handle, browser-compatible, new in Inkscape 1.0)
File:SVG1.2 text.gif|''Flowed text of the type that was used in previous versions (click + drag + type, not browser-compatible) can still be activated in the preferences.''|alt=Flowed text of the type that was used in previous versions (click + drag + type, not browser-compatible) can still be activated in the preferences.
File:Text flowed into frame.gif|''Flowing text into a series of frames in selection order''|alt=Flowing text into a series of frames in selection order
File:Text on Path.gif|''Spiral text as a result of putting text on a path''|alt=Spiral text as a result of putting text on a path
</gallery>

==== SVG 2 Text Support in Detail ==== 


Inkscape supports SVG 2 text (multi-line and text in a shape), both rendering and creating.


There are several types of SVG 2 text:

===== 1. Multi-line text via the CSS 'inline-size' property ===== 


The CSS property <code>inline-size</code> defines the width (height) of a block of horizontal (vertical) text.
Inkscape supports both rendering and generating multi-line text via this property. Flowed text using 'inline-size' is not justifiable (it uses the 'text-anchor' property). This text type has an SVG 1.1 fallback, that is included by default.

===== 2. Multi-line text via the CSS 'shape-inside' property ===== 


The CSS property <code>shape-inside</code> allows placing text inside a shape. Inkscape supports this property in both rendering and creating. Inkscape also supports in rendering the CSS <code>shape-subtract</code>, <code>shape-margin</code>, and <code>shape-padding</code> properties.


Multi-line text via the <code>shape-inside</code> property is a direct replacement for SVG 1.2 flowed text. SVG 1.2 never became a final W3C standard and only the Batik SVG renderer besides Inkscape provided any support for SVG 1.2 flowed text. SVG 2 is not yet a final W3C standard but SVG 2 flowed text has one very important advantage over SVG 1.2 flowed text in that it is easy to structure the SVG 2 text such that it will be rendered (almost) correctly by an SVG 1.1 renderer. This means that browsers which do not support SVG 2 text will still render the text.

===== 3. Multi-line text via the CSS 'white-space' property (only rendering) ===== 


The CSS property [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/white-space 'white-space'] controls how white space is handled. By default, SVG collapses all adjacent white-space including newlines into a single space. By setting the <code>white-space</code> value to <code>pre</code>, <code>pre-line</code>, or <code>pre-wrap</code>, Inkscape will respect newlines and generate multi-line text. At the moment, one must use the XML Editor dialog to change the <code>white-space</code> property value. (Supported by Firefox. No SVG 1.1 fallback created by Inkscape.)

One disadvantage of using SVG 2 text is that it will not be editable as multi-line text in Inkscape 0.92 (it will still be editable as single lines of text).

== Clipping / Masking == 


Clip paths and masks now have an inverse mode in the menu, using the PowerClip and PowerMask LPEs.


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File:Inverse clip 400.gif|''Setting an inverse clip''|alt=Setting an inverse clip
</gallery>

== Filters == 


The size of the filter region can now be adjusted by dragging on two new diamond-shaped nodes with the node tool. This is especially useful for blur filters, whose area has been affected by a transformation of the filtered object.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Filter region.gif|''Modifying the filter region on canvas''|alt=Modifying the filter region on canvas
</gallery>

== Live Path Effects == 

=== General === 


Live Path Effects received a major overhaul, with lots of improvements and new features. The main changes are:


* '''New LPE selection dialog'''<span id="lpe-dialog"></span>: the LPE list is now made available as a searchable dialog with an icon for each path effect, and options to favorite, to switch between list and tile view, to display info about the selected effect and to apply it. Several additional, experimental path effects are available after the corresponding switch has been activated.
* '''Set default parameters''': default values for any LPE can be set in the respective LPE's dialogue, when it is applied to an object
(''Note: we have the 'multiple desktop preferences' problem here: If you have multiple Inkscape windows open, the last one will determine what will be saved to the preferences file, as preferences changes are only saved when Inkscape is closed, and the settings are only loaded from file when a new window is opened.'')
* '''Clip and Mask''': improved handling
* '''Fix multiple LPE BBox''': a problem with the size of the bounding box when applying multiple LPEs to an object has been fixed. Sometimes you need to add a intermediate LPE bounding box between.
* '''Knots on shapes''': show edit knots in LPE shapes
* '''Switch knots''': change the handles to the correct LPE handles when one selects an LPE in the list of active LPEs for the selected object.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:LPE set defaults.png|''Set default values for Mirror LPE''|alt=Set default values for Mirror LPE
File:Add LPE dialog.png|''New LPE selection dialog''|alt=New LPE selection dialog
File:Auto switing of knot types.gif|''LPE handles are automatically adjusted for the currently edited LPE''|alt=LPE handles are automatically adjusted for the currently edited LPE
</gallery>

=== New Live Path Effects <span id="lpes></span>=== 

==== Dashed Stroke LPE ==== 


This new LPE creates uniformly dashed paths, optionally by subdividing the path's segments, or including dashes that are symmetrically wrapped around corners.


[https://archive.org/details/dash-stroke-lpe Demo Video]


<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Dash stroke LPE.png|''Rectangles with dashed stroke LPE with various settings''|alt=Rectangles with dash stroke LPE with various settings
File:LPE dash.gif|''Modifying dash pattern interactively with the dashed stroke LPE''|alt=Modifying dash pattern interactively with the dashed stroke LPE
</gallery>

==== Ellipse from Points ==== 


This new LPE creates an optimally fitted ellipse from a path's nodes.


In contrast to the already existing LPE "Ellipse by 5 points", this LPE is more flexible (since, depending on the number of points available, it can fit both circles and ellipses) and has more features). Technical illustrators in particular can benefit from these features.


See [[LPE:_Ellipse_from_Points]] for more documentation.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Ellipse from points LPE.png|''Ellipse (5 nodes), circle (3 nodes), circle segment (3 nodes), isometric circle (3 nodes), isometric circle with frame (3 nodes)''|alt=Ellipse (5 nodes), circle (3 nodes), circle segment (3 nodes), isometric circle (3 nodes), isometric circle with frame (3 nodes)
</gallery>



==== Corners (Fillet/Chamfer) LPE ==== 


This new LPE adds fillet and chamfer to paths. Also adds a new internal class that allows to handle extra info per node, the LPE itself is an example of use the new classes.


[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJKzGhJULfc Demo video]


<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Chamfer lpe.png|''Chamfer with LPE''|alt=Chamfer by LPE
File:Chamfer with steps.png|''Chamfer with 2 steps''|alt=Chamfer with 2 steps
File:Inverse chamfer with steps.png|''Inverse Chamfer with 2 steps''|alt=Inverse Chamfer with 2 steps
File:Fillet lpe.png|''Fillet with LPE''|alt=Fillet with LPE
File:Inverse fillet lpe.png|''Inverse fillet with LPE''|alt=Inverse fillet with LPE
</gallery>

==== Measure Segments LPE ==== 


This new path effect adds DIN and custom style measuring lines to "straight" segments in a path.


[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppgt2GPm1IY Demo video]


<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Measure segment LPE.png|''Measure Segments LPE''|alt=Measure Segments LPE
File:Measure Segments LPE.gif|''Adjusting distances for, and copying the Measure Segments LPE interactively''|alt='Adjusting distances for, and copying the Measure Segments LPE interactively
</gallery>

==== Offset ==== 


Use this to add an offset to your paths, shapes and groups. Compared with the 'Dynamic Offset' available from the menu, this allows you to:


* define the offset distance numerically and to choose the unit, e.g. to offset an object by 3 mm.
* keep sharp corners sharp (or to make them round, or beveled, if you want to), by using different methods for calculating the corners.
* same on-canvas control handle for changing the offset when using the node tool

<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Offset Path Effect text outline.gif|''Using the Offset LPE to add an outline to a text''|alt=Using the Offset LPE to add an outline to a text
File:Offset LPE sharp corners.gif|''Specifying an offset numerically and choosing a corner type''|alt=Specifying an offset numerically and choosing a corner type
</gallery>

==== Power Clip and Power Mask ==== 


These two new LPEs can be applied to objects by choosing <code>Object → Clip → Set Inverse (LPE)</code> or <code>Object → Mask → Set Inverse (LPE)</code>.

They can also be used to invert a clip that is already set on an object, by adding the LPE to that object via <code>Path → Path Effects → + → Power Clip / Power Mask</code>

An Inversed Clip is cut out from the object it's applied to. With an Inversed Mask it's possible to modify only the parts of the object that are directly below the mask, and to leave the rest of the object unchanged (and visible).

=== New Experimental LPEs === 

==== Angle Bisector ==== 


Draws a line that halves the angle between the first three nodes of the path.

==== Boolean Operation LPE ==== 


The Boolean Operation LPE finally makes non-destructive boolean operations available in Inkscape. That way, two paths can be combined to a single shape, and both are still editable:
# Start with two paths. Rectangles or other shapes are also okay. Groups are not yet supported ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/issues/1352 Issue #1352]).
# Copy the second path into the clipboard (<code>Edit → Copy</code>).
# Select the first path and add the Boolean Operation LPE (<code>Path → Path Effects → Add path effect (Plus) → Boolean operation</code>).
# Link the second path to the LPE by clicking on <code>Operand Path - Link to path in clipboard</code>.

Available options:


* union
* symmetric difference
* intersection
* division
* difference

* cut


<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Boolops LPE.png|''Boolean Operation LPE''|alt=Boolean Operation LPE
File:Boolean Operations LPE.gif|''Interactive adjustments for Boolean Operation LPE''|alt=Interactive adjustments for Boolean Operation LPE
</gallery>

==== Circle by 3 points ==== 


Draws a circle whose circumference passes through the first three nodes of the path.

==== Circle (by center and radius) ==== 


Draws a circle where the first node of the path is the center, and the last node determines the radius.

==== Extrude ==== 


Extrudes the path, creating a face for each path segment.

==== Line segment ==== 


Draws a straight line that connects the first and last node of the path.

==== Parallel ==== 


Creates a draggable line that will always be parallel to a two-node path.

==== Perpendicular Bisector ==== 


Draws a perpendicular line in the middle of the (imaginary) line that connects the start and end nodes.

==== Tangent to Curve ==== 


Draws a tangent with variable length and an additional angle that can be moved along the path.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:New experimental lpes.png|''New experimental Live Path Effects (overview)''|alt=New experimental Live Path Effects
</gallery>

=== Improved LPEs === 

==== BSPline and Spiro ==== 


Improvements in Pen/Pencil mode. With '''<kbd>Alt</kbd>''', you can move the previous node.
<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:B spline - moving last created point with ALT.gif|''Creating a BSpline, using the Alt key to move the previous node''|alt=Creating a BSpline, using the Alt key to move the previous node
</gallery>

==== Clone Original ==== 


This path effect now allows various objects instead of only paths and is even more powerful.


[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAJAxKNY8lA Demo Video]


[https://ia601501.us.archive.org/34/items/00003303/0000-3303.ogv Demo Video]

<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Clone Original LPE.gif|''Usage example for Clone Original LPE''|alt=Usage example for Clone Original LPE
</gallery>

==== Fill Between Many / Fill Between Strokes LPE ==== 


New options added:


* Fuse coincident points 
* Join subpaths: fill each path separately / connect all the fills
* Close: close the fill path that is created, so it can have a stroke on all sides
* LPEs on linked: take the applied live path effects of the filled paths into account (Fill Between Many only)


<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Fill between many new options.png|''New options for the Fill Between Many LPE''|alt=New options for the Fill Between Many LPE
</gallery>

==== Knot LPE ==== 


New options added:


* Inverse: use the stroke width ''of the other path'' as basis for calculating the gap length
* Both gaps: interrupt both paths at a crossing

<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Knot LPE.gif|''New Knot LPE options in Inkscape 1.0''|alt=New Knot LPE options in Inkscape 1.0
</gallery>

==== Mirror Symmetry and Rotate Copies LPE ==== 


* Split feature: This new feature allows custom styles for each part of the resulting drawing without unlinking the LPE. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIzrQ2lpzuw Demo Video]
* The LPE rendering on the canvas now updates accordingly when there are objects added or removed.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Rotate copies LPE with style split.png|''Separate styles for rotated copies''|alt=Separate styles for rotated copies
</gallery>

==== PowerStroke LPE Improvements ==== 


* '''Width scale''' setting added: adjust the overall width of the stroke after it has been drawn.
* '''Closed paths''': PowerStroke now works much better on closed paths.
<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Power stroke .gif|''Using PowerStroke on a closed path, moving a knot around effortlessly''|alt=Using PowerStroke on a closed path, moving a knot around effortlessly
</gallery>

== Import / Export == 

=== Linking and embedding SVG files === 


On import of an SVG file, there is now a dialog that asks whether
* the user would like to link to the SVG file
* to embed it (base64 encoded) into an <code><img></code> tag,
* or if the objects in the SVG file should be imported into the document (which was how Inkscape handled importing SVG files previously).


The dpi value for displaying embedded SVG files can be set in the import dialog or changed in the object properties dialog.


This makes importing SVG files work (almost) the same as importing raster images.


The 'Embed' and 'Extract' options in the context menu for linked SVG files work the same as they do for raster images. The 'Edit externally' option will open the linked SVG file with Inkscape per default. This setting can be changed in the preferences' 'Imported Images' section.


The displaying of the dialog can be disabled by checking the 'Don’t ask me again' option.


Linked and embedded SVG images are displayed as their raster representations, so they will become blurry when zoomed in too far.

<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Link imported SVG.png|''New SVG import dialog''|alt=New SVG import dialog
</gallery>

=== Mesh Gradient Polyfill === 


SVG files that include a mesh gradient now automatically include a Javascript polyfill that allows the mesh gradient to display correctly in web browsers.

=== SVG 1.1 compatibility === 


Inkscape includes SVG 1.1 fallbacks for text by default (see [[#text-tool|the section about text tool updates]]).

When exporting as SVG 1.1 explicitly, using the checkbox in the export dialog, some settings are available in <code>Edit → Preferences → Input/Output → SVG Export</code>, in order to allow for correct rendering of markers in other software.

<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:SVG1.1 export.png|''"Save as SVG" dialog with SVG 1.1 option''|alt="Save as SVG" dialog with SVG 1.1 option
File:SVG export preferences.png|''SVG export preferences settings''|alt='SVG export preferences settings
</gallery>

=== Export PNG images <span id="png-export"></span>=== 


The export dialog has received several new options which are available when you expand the 'Advanced' section.


* Enable interlacing (ADAM7): when loading images, they will be displayed faster
* Bit depth: set the number of bits that code for the color of a pixel, supports grayscale and up to 16-bit
* Compression type: choose strength of lossless compression
* pHYs dpi: force-set a dpi value for the image
* Antialiasing: choose type of anti-aliasing or disable it
* The option for "Cairo PNG" has been removed from the "Save as" dialog, as it was often confused with the "Export PNG image" option, but only supported a small subset of PNG rendering features.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=300px>
File:Png-export-options 1.0.png|''PNG export options''|alt=PNG export options
File:Bit depth options 1.0.png|''PNG bit depth options''|alt=PNG bit depth options
File:Compression options 1.0.png|''PNG compression options''|alt=PNG compression options
File:Antialiasing options 1.0.png|''PNG antialiasing options''|alt=PNG antialiasing options
</gallery>

=== PDF Export === 


* External links in the SVG file are now kept when the file is exported to pdf (requires Cairo in version 1.15.4 or higher).
* Some Inkscape file metadata (<code>File → Document properties : Metadata</code>) are now exported to PDF (title, subject, creator, keywords).

=== (E)PS Export === 


* The title and copyright ('rights') info from the document's metadata is now exported to (E)PS.

=== OpenClipart Import Removed=== 


The dialog and settings for importing images from OpenClipart have been removed due to the openclipart.org API being non-functional since mid-April 2019 with no information about a return date.

== Extensions == 

=== Extension dialogs === 


Extension dialogs can now have clickable links, images, a better layout with separators and indentation, multiline text fields, file chooser fields and more. For detailed info for development see the [[Release_notes/1.0#For_extension_writers|developer section]] above.

=== Export Layer Slices === 
<code>Extensions → Export → Export Layer Slices</code>


The new 'Export Layer Slices' extension allows you to export PNG "slices" from your image by creating a new layer and drawing rectangles to denote the area of the export.


If you create a layer (default name "slices") with rectangles in it, this extension will export a PNG file for each rectangle into the directory with the name of the {rectangle ID}.png (use Object Properties to set this).


If the export already exists, it will skip it and color the rectangle GREY. If the "Overwrite existing exports" checkbox is selected, and the file was previously generated, it will color the rectangle RED. For new exports that did not previously exist, the rectangle will be GREEN.


If you want to create (square) icons at different sizes, select "Icon mode". Icon mode will create a square export for each dimension in "Sizes".

<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Export Layer Slices extension.png|''Dialog for new Export Layer Slices extension''|alt=Dialog for new Export Layer Slices extension
</gallery>

=== Frame === 
<code>Extensions → Render → Frame</code>


This new extension will add a rectangular frame with a specified stroke width, and specified stroke and fill colors to each object in the selection. Optionally, corners can be rounded, and the frame can be positioned inside or outside the selection. The result can be grouped with the frame, and the object can be clipped to the size of the frame (for further editing).

<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Render Frame extension.png|''Live preview in the Render Frame extension''|alt=Live preview in the Render Frame extension
</gallery>

=== Hershey Text === 
<code>Extensions → Text → Hershey Text</code>


The "Hershey Text" extension, a utility for replacing text by stroke-based paths, has been rewritten.
The most significant improvements are:


* The new version converts all or only the selected text objects in place. This means that it is possible to convert text with paragraphs and to convert multiple text objects at once.
* It now uses '''SVG fonts'''. This means that:
** It is now possible to easily add and use '''custom stroke fonts'''.
** '''Unicode characters''' are now supported.
** Stroke fonts now support '''arbitrary curves''' rather than only straight segments.
* '''Improved font selection''' with basic international characters
* Automated '''font-mapping''': each text will be converted to the available Hershey font with the same font file name (e.g. 'Fancy Font.svg') as the current font (e.g. 'Fancy Font'), if one is available to the extension. The automated mapping overrides any other Hershey font settings.
* An option to '''generate font samples''' in all available SVG fonts is available.
* An '''extensive help text''' is built into the extension.
* Hershey Text is now located in the ''Extensions → Text'' sub-menu.

<gallery mode="packed" heights=400px>

[[File:Stroke fonts.gif|''Hershey font table (with non-ASCII characters)''|alt=Hershey font table (with non-ASCII characters)]]
File:Hershey font table.png|''Hershey font table (with non-ASCII characters)''|alt=Hershey font table (with non-ASCII characters)
File:Detail on stroke fonts.gif|
</gallery>

=== Interactive Mockup === 
<code>Extensions → Web → Interactive Mockup</code>


The new Interactive Mockup extension is intended for use by UI/UX designers. It can help to visualize mockups and create user flows to make interactive demos for approvals.


To use it, select two or more objects: the first one(s) will be the active one (button, area, image, link…), and the last selected will be the element that should be displayed after activation.


Apply the extension, then save as SVG and open it in a browser for demonstrating the mockup to potential users.

<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Interactive Mockup extension.png|''Dialog for the Interactive Mockup extension''|alt=Dialog for the Interactive Mockup extension
</gallery>


<code>Extensions → Modify Path → Mesh → Meshgradient to Path / Path to Meshgradient</code> [doesn't work: https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/216]


A set of two extensions that convert mesh gradient geometry to paths and back.

-->


<code>Extensions → Export → Plot</code>


The new option 'Convert objects to paths' will take care of converting everything to a path non-destructively before the data is sent to the plotter. [Known issue: [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/211 does not work]]-->


<code>Extensions → Render → Barcode → QR Code</code>


Options for choosing the shape of single QR code dots were added ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions/-/issues/150 but do not work]).


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Barcode extension 1.0.png|''Barcode extension with new options for dot shape at the bottom''|alt=Barcode extension with new options for dot shape at the bottom
</gallery>
-->

== Palettes == 


New palettes:
* The '''Munsell''' palette
* the '''Bootstrap 5''' palette and
* the palette for the '''new GNOME Human Interface Guidelines''' (GNOME HIG)

have been added to Inkscape's set of stock palettes.

Users can now also drag the <code>none</code> color field from the palette bar at the bottom onto objects to set their color to <code>none</code>.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Munsell palette.png|''Munsell palette''|alt=Munsell palette
File:Bootstrap 5 palette.png|''Bootstrap 5 palette''|alt=Bootstrap 5 palette
File:Gnome HIG palette.png|''GNOME HIG palette''|alt=GNOME HIG palette
</gallery>

== Templates == 


* The '''Desktop''' template has new options for 4k, 5k, and 8k screens.
* Some new page sizes were added to the '''(Blank) Page''' template.
* New: template for an '''A4 3-fold roll flyer'''
* New: template for '''Envelope''' with 2 standard envelope formats


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Desktop templates.png|''New template options for 'Desktop' template''|alt=New template options for 'Desktop' template
File:A4 3fold roll template.png|''New A4 3-fold roll flyer template''|alt=New A4 3-fold roll flyer template
</gallery>

== SVG and CSS == 


* '''Dashes''': Inkscape can now load and display files with dashes and/or dash offsets defined in units other than the unitless user unit (e.g. <code>%</code>, <code>mm</code>) correctly. There is no user interface for editing these values currently, except for the XML editor. Values for <code>stroke-dasharray</code> that are entered in other units (except for <code>%</code>) will be converted to user units when the new values are set.


* '''Blend modes''' applied via Layers and Objects dialog no longer use SVG filters, but CSS blend modes. These can be exported to PDF without rasterization.


* '''Hairlines''' can now be rendered in Inkscape. There is currently no user interface for adding them yet, though. Hairlines can be specified by adding <code>stroke-width:1px; stroke-width: -ink-hairline; vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;</code> into the <code><style></code> tag of the object via the XML editor or the Style dialog. Hairlines will be exported to PNG correctly. Export to PDF requires that the Cairo library that your Inkscape program was compiled with contains the additional code from https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/cairo/cairo/merge_requests/21 (as of April 29, 2020, there's no official Cairo version available yet that contains the patch).

== Dialogs == 

=== About ===
<code>Help → About Inkscape</code>

The Inkscape 1.0 About screen features the winning entry of the [https://inkscape.org/gallery/=about-screen-contest/contest-for-10/ Inkscape 1.0 About Screen Contest], [https://inkscape.org/~bayubayu/%E2%98%85island-of-creativity "Island of Creativity"] by [https://inkscape.org/news/2020/02/11/inkscape-brings-enjoyment-and-freedom-creativity/ Bayu Rizaldhan Rayes], and its layout has changed a little.

<gallery mode="packed" heights=600px>
File:About.1.0.png|''The Inkscape 1.0 About Screen''|alt=The Inkscape 1.0 About Screen
</gallery>

=== Arrange === 
<code>Object → Arrange</code>


The 'Polar coordinates' functionality now arranges objects clockwise (in selection order) around the circle/ellipse. This should better correspond to user expectations.

=== Document Properties === 
<code>File → Document Properties</code>


* When resizing the page, the page margin fields can now be '''locked''', so the same value will be used for all margins, but only needs to be entered once.
* The guides panel now has controls to lock or unlock all guides, create guides around the page, and delete all guides. These actions also appear on the Edit menu, making it possible to assign custom keyboard shortcuts.
* '''Grids can now be aligned''' to the corners, edge midpoints, or centre of the page with a button click in the grids panel.
* Checkerboard patterns can now have a color (for updating the current view, check and uncheck the box for the checkerboard background, [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/-/issues/2561 Issue #2561]). This color will also be used as a (non-checkered) background for PNG export.
* A set of new page formats for different Video resolutions (SD/PAL, SD-Widescreen/PAL, SD/NTSC, SD-Widescreen/NTSC, HD 720p, HD 1080p, DCI 2k (Full Frame), UHD 4k, DCI 4k (Full Frame), UHD 8k) has been added.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Lock margins doc props.png|''Lock to set same margins for page resizing''|alt=Lock to set same margins for page resizing
File:New guide options doc props.png|''Document properties: Toggle guide lock for document, create page border guides, remove all guides''|alt=Document properties: Toggle guide lock for document, create page border guides, remove all guides
File:Grid alignment doc props.png|''Grid alignment options in document properties''|alt=Grid alignment options in document properties
File:Colorful checkerboard.png|''Checkerboard background with color''|alt=Checkerboard background with color
</gallery>

=== Fill and Stroke === 
<code>Object → Fill and stroke</code>


* The RGBA code entry field now also accepts values like <code>#123</code> and autocompletes them to <code>#112233</code>, automatically removes hash signs in pasted codes, and keeps the old alpha value if the pasted code does not contain any.
* The blur slider is now scaled quadratically as you drag the slider. This makes it easier to apply and adjust smaller blur values.



=== Filter Editor === 
<code>Filters → Filter Editor</code>


The filter primitives now have a symbolic icon (one whose color can be changed).

=== Objects === 
<code>Object → Objects</code>


The context (right-click) menu now also contains an entry for '''deleting''' the selected object.

=== Paint Servers === 
<code>Object → Paint Servers</code>


* New dialog that allows you to see a list of patterns and SVG2 hatch fills used in the current document (or available by default) and to assign those to objects. The hatch fills can be modified by their handles on canvas [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/-/issues/2526 in the future].
* <code>Server</code> field contains the following options: <code>All paint servers</code>, <code>Current Document</code> and each document's title from the user's <code>/paint</code> configuration folder.
* The <code>Change</code> field decides whether the fill or the stroke of the object will be set to the paint server on click.
* You can select multiple objects or a group of objects and they will all get their fill or stroke changed to the selected paint server.
* To add a new paint server, you need to add an <code>.svg</code> document in the <code>/paint</code> user configuration folder with the following restrictions:
** the svg must be valid
** it must have a unique <code><title></code> property
** and it must have patterns or hatches with unique ids in the <code><defs></code> section.

This functionality was added to Inkscape as a Google Summer of Code project. More details on it are available [https://gitlab.com/vanntile/inkscape-gsoc-application#paint-servers-dialog in the project description] and our [https://inkscape.org/news/2020/02/21/valentin-wrangled-meshes-hatches-and-gtk-during-su/ news article].

<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Paint Servers dialog.png|''Paint Server dialog''|alt=Paint Server dialog
</gallery>

=== Preferences === 
<code>Edit → Preferences</code>


* The '''Bitmaps''' subsection has been renamed to '''Imported Images''', as it now applies to both imported (embedded or linked) raster images as well as to imported (embedded or linked) SVG images (i.e. to everything in <code><img></code> tags).
* The '''System''' subsection lists more relevant folders and offers buttons to open those folders with the system's file browser. This makes it easier to find the correct folder, e.g. for resetting the preferences or for adding an extension or a new icon set.
* The '''System''' subsection now has a button for quickly resetting all Inkscape preferences, which also automatically creates a backup of the current preferences.
* An option for '''scaling a stroke's dash pattern when scaling the stroke width''' has been added and can be found at <code>Behaviour → Dashes</code>. It is activated by default.
* '''Autosave''' is now enabled by default. The default directory has changed (the path is displayed in <code>Edit → Preferences → Input/Output → Autosave: Autosave directory</code>).
* The setting for '''Handle size''' has been moved from '''Input devices''' to '''Interface''' to make it more discoverable.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Open folders from preferences.png|''Important folders can be opened from the preferences''|alt=Important folders can be opened from the preferences
File:Preferences Imported Images.png|''Imported Images section in the preferences with new SVG options''|alt=Imported Images section in the preferences with new SVG options
</gallery>

=== Selection Sets Dialog Hidden===

The '''Selection Sets''' dialog is deprecated and has been hidden from the menus. It will be removed in Inkscape 1.1 and sets created with this option might not work in a future Inkscape version.

It can be un-hidden by assigning a keyboard shortcut to it in the Inkscape preferences, or by editing the file <code>menus.xml</code> in Inkscape's <code>ui</code> folder to uncomment the <code>DialogTags</code> entry, and saving the edited file in your user preferences' <code>ui</code> folder.


=== Selectors and CSS [Experimental, hidden]=== 


* New dialog for adding classes and CSS styles to elements of the drawing
* It is currently in experimental status, thus hidden from the menu (<code>Edit → Selectors and CSS</code>)
* The keyboard shortcut '''<kbd>Ctrl + Shift + Q</kbd>''' can be used to open the dialog
* Among the [https://gitlab.com/groups/inkscape/-/issues?scope=all&utf8=%E2%9C%93&state=all&search=Selectors known issues], there are a couple crashes, which is the reason why the dialog has been hidden for the 1.0 release.

<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Selectors and CSS dialog.png|''Selectors and CSS dialog''|alt=Selectors and CSS dialog
</gallery>

=== Symbols <span id="symbols"></span> === 
<code>Object → Symbols</code>


The Symbols dialog can now handle a lot of symbols without delay on startup, and also allows searching. Symbols and symbol sets are now displayed in alphabetical order.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Symbols list.png|''Symbol sets ordered alphabetically''|alt=Symbol sets ordered alphabetically
File:Symbols search.png|''Searching for symbols''|alt=Searching for symbols
</gallery>

=== Trace Bitmap <span id="centerline"></span>=== 
<code>Path → Trace Bitmap</code>


A new, unified dialog for vectorizing raster graphics is now available from <code>Path → Trace Bitmap</code>. It contains the previously separate '''Trace pixelart''' dialog and comes with a new option for '''centerline tracing'''.

<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Centerline tracing.png|''Unified Trace Bitmap dialog with Centerline Tracing option''|alt=Unified Trace Bitmap dialog with Centerline Tracing option
</gallery>

=== Unicode Characters === 


* The ''''Glyphs' dialog''' has been '''renamed to 'Unicode Characters''''.
* The characters in the dialog's character list now '''use the selected font'''.
* Each character now has a '''tooltip''' that shows a larger version of the character, so one can more easily find the correct character.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Unicode character dialog.png|''Unicode characters dialog with large tooltip''|alt=Unicode characters dialog with large tooltip
</gallery>

=== XML Editor === 
<code>Edit → XML Editor</code>


The side of the editor that allows one to set, edit or delete attributes can now be panned both horizontally and vertically, or be hidden entirely.
Long items can more easily be edited in a little popup dialog with a new monospaced font.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=350px>
File:Xml_editor_popup.png|''XML Editor with editing popup''|alt=XML Editor with editing popup
</gallery>

== Menus == 


* New option to <code>Unlink clones recursively</code> added into sub-menu at <code>Edit → Clone</code>

== Customization <span id="customization"></span>== 

=== Customize many files in the share folder === 


Many files in <code>/share</code> can be over-ridden by placing files in the user's configuration folder (e.g. <code>~/.config/inkscape</code>).
Configurable contents now includes extensions, filters, fonts, gradients, icons, keyboard shortcuts, [preset markers (not yet: [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/-/issues/211 Issue #211])], user paint servers (SVG hatches, patterns, ...), palettes, about screen, symbol sets, templates, tutorials and some user interface configuration files. Only the file 'units.xml' cannot be overridden.

=== Fonts === 

==== Load additional fonts ==== 


Inkscape can now load fonts that are not installed on the system. By default Inkscape will load additional fonts from Inkscape's share folder (<code>/share/inkscape/fonts</code>) and the user's configuration folder (<code>~/.config/inkscape/fonts</code>). Custom folders can be set in preferences (see <code>Tools → Text → Additional font directories</code>).


<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:Custom font folders.png|''Set custom font folders''|alt=Set custom font folders
</gallery>

=== Keyboard shortcuts === 


* Allow to use "Super", "Hyper" and "Meta" modifier keys
* Improve shortcut handling code. This should fix a lot of issues and allow the use of many shortcuts which were inaccessible before, especially on non-English keyboard layouts.
* The Keyboard shortcut editor now issues a warning when the entered shortcut is already in use.
* It is now possible to assign keyboard shortcuts that align an object to the top-left, top-right, bottom-left or bottom-right corners of the anchor (determined via the 'relative to:' field), or to align the objects' top-left, top-right, bottom-left or bottom-right corners with the opposite corner of the anchor.

=== User interface customization === 


* Inkscape is starting to use glade files for its dialogues, so they can be reconfigured by users. Only one is currently supported (filter editor).
* The contents of the menus can be configured by customising the <code>menus.xml</code> file.
* Toolbar contents for the command bar (<code>commands-toolbar.ui</code>), the snap bar (<code>snap-toolbar.ui</code>), the tool controls bars for each tool (<code>select-toolbar.ui</code>), the toolbox (<code>tool-toolbar.ui</code>) is now configurable.
* The interface colors and some more UI styles can be customized in <code><preferences folder>/ui/style.css</code> (very raw theming support).

=== Theme selection === 


In <code>Edit → Preferences → User Interface → Theme</code>, users can set a custom GTK3 theme for Inkscape. If the theme comes with a dark variant, activating the 'Use dark theme' checkbox will result in the dark variant being used. The new theme will be applied immediately.


New themes can be installed on your system to be made available in the list to choose from. A large selection of (more or less current) GTK3 themes are available for download at [https://www.gnome-look.org/browse/cat/135/ord/top/ gnome-look.org] . On Windows, the new themes can be placed in <code><var>%AppData%</var>\Local\themes\</code>, so that the full path to the theme's CSS files will be <code><var>%AppData%</var>\Local\themes\<theme name>\gtk-3.0\</code>.

=== Icon set selection === 


In <code>Edit → Preferences → User Interface → Theme</code>, the icon set to use can be selected. By default, Inkscape comes with 'hicolor', 'Tango', and the new 'Multicolor' icons. In addition to this, it offers to use the system's icons.


The symbolic icon set that is part of the 'hicolor' icon set as well as the new Multicolor icons can be colorized with custom colors.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=450px>
File:Themes.gif|''Switching themes on-the-fly''|alt=Switching themes on-the-fly
File:Tango icons.png|''Light theme with Tango icon set''|alt=Light theme and Tango icon set
File:Hicolor icons.png|''Light theme with hicolor icon set''|alt=Light theme and hicolor icon set
File:Dark with symbolic icons.png|''Dark theme with symbolic icon set''|alt=Dark theme and symbolic icon set
File:Dark symbolic custom color.png|''Dark theme with symbolic icon set and a custom icon color''|alt=Dark theme with custom colored symbolic icon set
File:Multicolor icon set.png|''New Multicolor icon set on dark theme''|alt=New Multicolor icon set on dark theme
</gallery>

=== Saving the current file as template === 


A new entry for saving the current file as a template has been added to the <code>File</code> menu. You need to specify a name for it, and optionally, you can add the template's author, a description and some keywords. A checkbox allows you to set the new template as the default template.


<gallery mode="packed" heights=180px>
File:Save as templage.png|''Save current file as a template''|alt=Save current file as a template
</gallery>

=== Custom page sizes in Document Properties === 


Inkscape now creates a CSV file (comma separated values) called <code>pages.csv</code>. It is located in your Inkscape user preferences folder, next to your <code>preferences.xml</code> file. This file contains the default page sizes that you can choose from in the 'Page' tab of the 'Document properties' dialog. You can edit the <code>pages.csv</code> file to remove the page sizes you won't use, or to add new ones.

== Command Line <span id="Command_Line"></span>== 


The Inkscape command line has undergone a major overhaul with the goal of making it more powerful and flexible for the user and easier to enhance for the developer. The most important changes are:


* Each command-line argument can now be used only once. To specify multiple ''actions'' (''verbs''), use semicolons (e.g. <code>--actions='ObjectFlipVertically;FileSave;FileClose'</code>).
* Many ''actions'' can now take arguments (separated from the ''action'' name by a colon.
* [[Using xverbs|xverbs]] have been removed from Inkscape (command line commands that take parameters from a file, e.g. for saving the selection under a specified filename as SVG file) ([https://sourceforge.net/p/inkscape/mailman/inkscape-devel/thread/33487d06-e3c1-a4e5-1496-7b370d672d2f%40gmail.com/#msg35392523 mailing list thread]).
* Files can also be saved as Inkscape SVG without calling the GUI save dialog (new command: <code>--export-inkscape-svg</code>)
* Multiple objects in single file can be saved into individual files by giving a comma separated list of objects to the command: <code>--export-id</code>.
* Inkscape can now import a specific page of a PDF file from the command line, for batch processing (new option: <code>--pdf-page <var>N</var></code>).
* For importing a PDF, the option to import via poppler is now available for the command line as <code>pdf-poppler</code>.
* New verb allows one to swap fill and stroke style from the command line: <code>EditSwapFillStroke</code> (a keyboard shortcut can now be assigned to it) ([https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/675690 Issue #675690 (lp)])
* The shell mode syntax has changed, too.
* The file name can now be specified with <code>--export-filename</code>
* The command <code>-x</code> / <code>--extension-directory</code> has been removed. Replaced with: <code>--system-data-directory</code> and <code>--user-data-directory</code>.


More information about usage and how to update your commands can be found at [[Using the Command Line]].

== Tutorials / Documentation == 


* Some small updates were made to tutorial texts
* Tutorial files got a new header / footer design, using [https://inkscape.org/~esteban/%E2%98%85inksscreen-10-by-esteban-capella Esteban Capella's entry] for our About Screen Contest.

== Translations [as of 2019-12-18] == 


Translations were updated for:


* Basque
* British English
* Brazilian Portuguese
* Catalan
* Croatian
* Czech
* Dutch
* Finnish
* French
* German
* Greek
* Hindi
* Hungarian
* Icelandic
* Indonesian
* Italian
* Korean
* Latvian
* Norwegian (Bokmål)
* Polish
* Romanian
* Russian
* Slovak
* Spanish
* Swedish
* Turkish
* Ukrainian
* Urdu
* Swedish


Tutorial translations were added for:


* Korean


Translations were dropped for:


* Amharic

== Notable Bugfixes == 


* Symbols: Visio Stencils loaded from <code>.vss</code> files now use their actual name instead of a placeholder derived from the symbol file's name ([https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1676144 Issue #1676144 (lp)])
* Shapes on Pen and Pencil tools now retain color and width ([https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1707899 Issue #1707899 (lp)]).
* Text and Font dialog: The font selection no longer jumps to the top of the list when clicking Apply.
* Docked dialogs now open on their own when the corresponding functionality is called from a menu or button
* The icon preview dialog now correctly shows the page background (Issue #[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1537497 1537497 (lp)]).
* As of Windows 10 (version 1809) fonts are installed into a new user-specific folder by default. Allow Inkscape to recognize those fonts. ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/issues/50 Iusse #50])
* The default Perl interpreter executable on Windows was changed from <code>perl.exe</code> to <code>wperl.exe</code> which should usually avoid flashing a console window. ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/issues/66 Issue #66])
* Some printers who don't correctly recognize the page formats sent by Inkscape, printed only square excerpts of the whole image that was supposed to be printed. Now they print the whole image ([https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/merge_requests/407 Merge request #407]).


For an exhaustive list of bugs that have been fixed, please see the [https://launchpad.net/inkscape/1.0.x milestones page for Inkscape 1.0 on Launchpad] and the [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/issues?scope=all&utf8=%E2%9C%93&state=closed&milestone_title=Inkscape%201.0 list of milestoned issues on GitLab].

== Breaking changes / Action required == 

=== For users === 

==== Custom Icon Sets <span id="custom_icon_sets"></span>==== 


Icon sets no longer consist of a single file containing all icons. Instead each icon is allocated its own file. The directory structure must follow the [https://developer.gnome.org/icon-theme-spec/ standard structure for Gnome icons].


If you would like to create or convert your own icon set to the new format, please compare the 'hicolor' and 'Tango' icon theme folders, in your Inkscape installation's 'share' directory for suitable examples and check out [[Creating a new multicolor icon theme | our guide to making a new multicolor icon theme]].


As a side effect of a bug fix to the icon preview dialog (see below), custom UI icon SVG files need to be updated to have their background color alpha channel set to 0 so that they display correctly (see Issue #[https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1661989 1661989 (lp)]).

==== Third-party extensions <span id="extensions-api"></span>==== 


Most extensions that are maintained by a third-party developer (i.e. that are not an Inkscape stock extension) need to be updated to work with this version of Inkscape. Inkscape contributors have contacted many extension authors already to let them know about the upcoming changes. If your favorite third-party extension still needs to be updated to be compatible with Inkscape 1.0, please point its author to [https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Release_notes/1.0#For_extension_writers the section about updating one's extension in the Wiki].

==== Dropped / Replaced Extensions <span id="dropped_extensions"></span>==== 


Extensions that previously used the UniConvertor library for saving/opening various file formats have been removed, as well as some extensions that depended on third-party programs:


'''''Import extensions that have been removed:'''''



* Adobe Illustrator 8.0 and below (UC) (<code>*.ai</code>) (Workaround: rename the file extension to <code>.eps</code>. Newer versions can still be imported if they contain an embedded PDF.)
* Corel DRAW Compressed Exchange files (UC) (<code>*.ccx</code>)
* Corel DRAW 7-X4 files (UC) (<code>*.cdr</code>) (<code>*.cdr</code> in general can still be imported)
* Corel DRAW 7-13 template files (UC) (<code>*.cdt</code>)
* Computer Graphics Metafile files (UC) (<code>*.cgm</code>) 
* Corel DRAW Presentation Exchange files (UC) (<code>*.cmx</code>)
* HP Graphics Language Plot file [AutoCAD] (UC) (<code>*.plt</code>) 
* sK1 vector graphics files (UC) (<code>*.sk1</code>) 
* Dia Diagram (<code>*.dia</code>) (Workaround: export as a different format from [https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Dia/Download Dia]) 


'''''Export extensions that have been removed:'''''


* HP Graphics Language Plot file [AutoCAD] (UC) (<code>*.plt</code>) 
* sK1 vector graphics files (UC) (<code>*.sk1</code>) 


'''''Extensions that have been replaced:'''''


* <code>Render → LaTeX</code>: The [https://www.julienvitard.eu/en/eqtexsvg_en.html EQTeXSVG extension] (<code>Render → LaTeX</code>) that could be used to convert an inline LaTeX equation into SVG paths using Python was dropped, due to its external dependencies. It has been replaced by the extension <code>Render → Mathematics → LaTeX (pdflatex)</code> which serves the same purpose.

==== Command line changes ====

The Inkscape command line options [[#Command Line|have changed significantly (see below)]]. Any command line scripts that you have used will need to be updated for Inkscape 1.0.

=== For extension writers <span id="extension_updates"></span>=== 


Extensions have undergone some fundamental changes.


Inkscape's stock extensions '''have been moved to [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions their own repository]''' and have been updated for compatibility with '''Python 3'''. Internally, extensions have been reorganized, many functions have been deprecated, and new functions have been added.

==== General ==== 


* <span id="python3"></span>Extensions were updated to be compatible with Python 3. While we'll be migrating away from Python 2, extension writers should aim for support of Python 2.7 and Python 3.5+ for maximum compatibility.
* Windows packages now ship with Python 3 (currently Python 3.7). Python 2 is not bundled anymore, so make sure to update your extension to be compatible.
* Inkscape now adds itself to search path on startup, so you should always be able to call it from your extension by simply calling <code>inkscape</code>, without the need to add it to search path manually, or worrying about other potentially incompatible versions of Inkscape being available on search path.
* The folder structure of Windows packages was updated: Binaries were moved from the installation root to <code>bin/</code>, Inkscape's shared files where moved from <code>share/</code> to a <code>share/inkscape</code> subfolder.
* The underscores that were previously necessary to mark elements as translatable are no longer needed. Elements that are usually translated are now by default included in translations. Elements that are usually not translated, are not included. This can be overridden by setting the <code>translatable="yes/no"</code> attribute.
* Extensions (including their <code>.inx</code> files) can now be put into a subdirectory of the <code>extensions/</code> folder to allow for better structuring and separation of extensions.

==== Extension dialogs ==== 


Extension dialogs have some new input types and layout options:


* new multiline text fields
* new file chooser fields
* new <code>appearance="url"</code> for [[INX Parameters]] of type <code>"description"</code>. You can now add clickable links to your extension UI.
* a simpler version of the color chooser field has been added
* new layout options (separator, table-like layouts)
* all [[INX Parameters]] now have the common attribute <code>indent="<var>n</var>"</code> where <code><var>n</var></code> specifies the level of indentation in the extension UI.
* new <code>label</code> parameter
* new option to include an image
* some confusing options have been merged
* new effect extension attribute <code>implements-custom-gui</code> is [http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/INX_extension_descriptor_format#Attributes_description available] to hide the 'Extension is working' dialog.

<gallery mode="packed" heights=250px>
File:New extension dialog fields.png|''Demo extension dialog with new fields and layout options''|alt=Demo extension dialog with new fields and layout options
</gallery>

==== More info ==== 


Please also note the changed [[#Command Line|command line options]], if your extension calls another instance of Inkscape.


More detailed instructions for updating old extensions are available at [[Updating your Extension for 1.0]]. Also check the [https://inkscape.gitlab.io/extensions/documentation/ extension (<code>inkex</code>) API documentation] and the [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/extensions stock extensions repository] for finding comparable extensions. If you have questions about extension development, you can join us in our [https://chat.inkscape.org/channel/inkscape_extensions extension development chat channel].

=== For packagers and those who compile Inkscape <span id="packaging_updates"></span>=== 


* <code>autotools</code> builds have been dropped. Please use <code>CMake</code> for building Inkscape from now on. More info is available [https://inkscape.org/develop/getting-started/#092-onwards on our website].
* <code>libsoup</code> dependency added: we use <code>libsoup</code> for making HTTP requests without a need for <code>dbus</code> and <code>gvfs</code>.
* double-conversion [https://github.com/google/double-conversion] dependency added: <code>lib2geom</code> now depends on an external version of the library.
* Inkscape now uses a git submodule for the <code>extensions/</code> directory. If you have cloned the repository and are not building from the release source code tarball, please note the [https://inkscape.org/en/develop/getting-started/ updated build instructions]
* On Ubuntu 18.04, Gnome's fallback icon set (package 'adwaita-icon-theme-full'), that is needed to display Inkscape's default icons completely, is no longer automatically installed. It has been added as a 'recommends' level dependency.
* lib2geom: [insert up-to-date info here]
* The environment variable <code>INKSCAPE_PORTABLE_PROFILE_DIR</code> has been removed. Please use the equivalent <code>INKSCAPE_PROFILE_DIR</code> instead for changing the location of the profile directory at run time. (see also [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/issues/114 #114])
* Inkscape extensions have been updated to work with Python 3, they no longer depend on Python 2 (but still work with it)

== Known Issues== 


The Inkscape team has been working hard behind the scenes to fix as many bugs as possible for 1.0. See [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/issues our list of confirmed and ready-to-be-worked-on issues] and [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/issues the list of new user submitted issues, questions and feature requests].

Among these, the following issues will probably be noticed when using Inkscape 1.0:

* Texts are not accepted as operand for boolean operations and similar functions, such as nested offset. You now need to convert to path, ungroup, and union before using in Boolean operations. See [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/issues/589 #589].
* For both Text-inside-shape and Text-on-path, selecting the text and path/shape and using Align & Distribute -> Align (e.g. on page center) changes the relative position between text and shape. As a workaround, group them first.
* Manual Kerning, Text angle etc. are not supported for SVG2 flowed text by means of the specification. However, the corresponding spinbuttons in the Text toolbar are not inactive, and changing them will have no effect. [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/issues/703 #703]
* The popover to edit attributes in the XML Editor is truncated when dialog is undocked or floating. See [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/issues/1255 #1255].
* Grid origin is dependent on y-axis direction. For old files with grids, flip the y-axis direction, or correct the origin in those files. See [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/-/issues/933 #933].
* Dialogs not showing/hiding properly on small windows or some window configurations. Workaround is to resize the window or change focus to a different window. See [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/issues/604 #604].
* Certain Live Path Effects are known to interact poorly. For example, Powerstroke creates a path with a lot of additional nodes, and Fillet/Chamfer then tries to change all these nodes. See [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/-/issues/885 885].

'''Windows specific issues'''
* Some tablets are not registered on some Windows 10 machines, see [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/issues/832 #832]
* Windows Store fonts not discoverable by Inkscape, see [https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/issues/1400 #1400]. Fonts have to be installed for all users to be used in Inkscape.

In case you notice any issues with Inkscape 1.0, please make sure to [http://inkscape.org/report report them], so we can fix them in one of the next releases!

== Inkview == 


'''Inkview''' (a simple SVG viewer) was considerably improved and got some new features:


* Support folders as input (will load all SVG files from the specified folder)<br/>The <code>-r</code> or <code>--recursive</code> option will even allow to search subfolders recursively.
* Implement <code>-t</code> or <code>--timer</code> option which allows to set a time after which the next file will be automatically loaded.
* Add <code>-s</code> or <code>--scale</code> option to set a factor by which to scale the displayed image.
* Add <code>-f</code> or <code>--fullscreen</code> option to launch Inkview in fullscreen mode
* Many smaller fixes and improvements

== Previous releases == 


* [[Release notes/0.92]] ([[Release_notes/0.92.1 |0.92.1]], [[Release_notes/0.92.2 |0.92.2]], [[Release_notes/0.92.3 |0.92.3]], [[Release_notes/0.92.4 |0.92.4]], [[Release_notes/0.92.5 |0.92.5]])
* [[Release notes/0.91]]
* [[Release notes/0.48]] ([[Release notes/0.48.1 |0.48.1]], [[Release notes/0.48.2 | 0.48.2]], [[Release notes/0.48.3 | 0.48.3]], [[Release notes/0.48.4 | 0.48.4]], [[Release notes/0.48.5 | 0.48.5]])
* [[Release notes/0.47]]
* [[Release notes/0.46]]
* [[Release notes/0.45]]
* [[Release notes/0.44]]
* [[Release notes/0.43]]
* [[Release notes/0.42]]
* [[Release notes/0.41]]
* [[Release notes/0.40]]
* [[Release notes/0.39]]
* [[Release notes/0.38]]
* [[Release notes/0.37]]
* [[Release notes/0.36]]
* [[Release notes/0.35]]

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