Questions tagged [inkscape]
Questions about using the Inkscape vector-graphics application. Questions about how to install the application should go on Super User. Questions about scripting should go on Stack Overflow.
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How can I convert a QR code from JPG to SVG with perfect clean squares?
I have a QR code in jpg format with low quality and I need to convert it to SVG with perfect squares.
I tried Trace Bitmap with Inkscape using Edge detection and all the other options, but I can't ...
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How to resize QR code from vector graphic without grayish zones?
I'm trying to resize a vector graphic QR code in Gimp but it always creates an additional color in it gray. I want it to be pure black and white with perfect corners like in the original image on the ...
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How do I curve text but keep orientation of letters?
I'm trying to wrap text around a circle in Inkscape, without disturbing the vertical orientation of the letters. Here is what I'm trying to achieve:
Assistance would be much appreciated.
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How to trace bitmap with perfect shapes?
I'm quite beginner in Inkscape and wish to redraw this not-so-simple (at least for me) bitmap:
Shadows are nice to have, but not required.
I tried with trace tool:
The result is this:
While this is ...
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Inkscape: Export individual objects as separate PNGs but retains the whole Page's size on each Image
Say for example I have an svg image of a face. The eyes, nose, mouth, ears and empty face are different objects. I want to export each objects as their individual PNG image but, each image should ...
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How to draw illustrative 3d physics diagrams like below?
How to draw 3d illustrative physics pictures as above? Is inkscape capable of doing it (might be possible but afaik it is tedious), or should I use a cad tools like FreeCAD or Blender to achieve the ...
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How to Create a floating data stream Image like this?
I'm working on a project and I need to create a vector image that includes a laptop, a man, and a representation of floating data streams. I have a basic idea of what I want it to look like, but I'm ...
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Use SVG `transform` doesn't work in `<style>` on Inkscape
I want to use some CSS like this, but it doesn't seem to work in Inkscape. If I put it in the <style> tag, there's no effect, but it works when directly attached to the element.
.tag {
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Inverting color in svg image, Inkscape [duplicate]
How to invert color in svg image? Tried touch and select All or 'Select all in All layers' then change color at the bottom, but don't work. Also tried Extensions> Color>Negative, don't work too.
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What controls the use of colour ink when printing a black and white image?
I'm interested in printing on transparencies to expose my artwork onto Toyobo Printight® plates and silkscreens.
I work in monochrome, but when I print my images my printer uses "rich black"....
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How to invert image colors from black to white
Inkscape installed on Debian. How to invert SVG image colors from black to white?
Tried to select all the paths (Select all) and use extensions > color > negative - but this method don't work.
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Problem opening a SVG in Estlcam
I am having a problem opening in Estlcam an SVG file created by Inkscape. Most SVG files are fine, just a few fail. I've opened the files up in a text editor to try to find out what is different. The ...
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import layered pdf to inkscape
I imported a layered PDF to Inkscape and edited that. after saving as again to PDF, my file is not a layered one. how can I edit a layered PDF file and export it as a layered file?
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Custom DPI in Inkscape
I'm designing layout for an embedded device which (after taking in account not rectangular pixels - in 2023) has a resolution of 860×480px.
And this is fine, since I can set the page size at 860×480px....
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Long path break apart fills gaps unnecessarily in Inkscape
I have a long SVG path that I want to split/ break-apart. both options fills white gaps between nodes unnecessarily. please I want to keep white spaces as is before and after splitting the path.
I am ...
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How to create an inverse pattern with black and white in Inkscape?
I've a path which I want to overlay with a watermark pattern.
Since my path is filled only with white and the background is dark I want to make the watermark overlay pattern to switch color only if it'...
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Modify PDF of SVGs fill via command line automation
I have PDFs made of of SVGs, one per page. Old PDFs were created with SVGs with a fill color of #000000, but we have and want newer PDFs with a fill color of #b5b5b5.
Until now, I'll go in by hand ...
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Manipulate group/union of objects with corner path nodes in Inkscape
I'm attempting to create an isometric view of a laptop with a code block on its screen (left picture). Each section is its own separate object that I can either group or form together as a union (I ...
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Multiple arrows orientation Inkscape
Want to change orientation of an arrow of one object. However, when I change the orientation by the "Flip the mark horizontally" button (I don't know the name in English, just tried to ...
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Inkscape, how to set a white stroke around the image and wrap text around a circle
Inkscape on Debian. I'm trying to set white stroke around an image (external border only) but didn't find the way to achieve that. Also I need wrap text around a circle, on the top and bottom: how to ...
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Inkscape stroke affecting the letters' width
When I increase the stroke width in Inkscape for some words, It decreases each letters' width.
Is there a way to make the stroke only add to the size, instead of taking from it?
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What is a good professional approach to draw beautiful rivers on a map?
I draw a map in Inkscape.
Rivers on a professional map should begin with a thin long tip, then it changes line width little by little and in the lower reaches of a river may even become a polygonal ...
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How to replicate line-art hatching in Inkscape?
How can one replicate this style of drawing in Inkscape?
In my attempts to implement this I've explored three approaches: (a) filling an object with a stripe pattern, (b) using the hatch path effect, ...
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Inkscape: Symmetric angles for two bezier handles
Can I align the angles of the bezier handles of two different points, such that their angle to a given line is the same? Consider the following picture:
I want to make a perfectly symmetrical line, ...
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Inkscape font size: what is its meaning / how is it related to text height?
I had always known that font size is related to height of the text: What is Font Size?
A font is often measured in pt (points). Points dictate the height of the lettering.
(In my mind, I always it ...
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Inkscape stroke width and SVG position?
In my svg, I've made sure I have no transform on any nodes on the way to my rect:
<g
inkscape:label="Layer 1"
inkscape:groupmode="layer"
id="layer1"&...
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SVG document units and font size in Inkscape?
Using Inkscape 1.2:
I start a new blank document
File / Document properties; I first change Display units to pt; then change Front page: Format: Custom pt; I get scale 2.834646 as Scale (pt per user ...
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Inkscape Missing part on my ellipse on the svg file but not on the pdf file
I am drawing circles and ellipses and some of them miss a part when I change them into an arc or pie part (maybe not the right name, my computer is in French and it's called camembert). But not ...
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How do I drag an object that is not filled by the centre in Inkscape?
I have a simple unfilled circle shape:
I want to drag it and have it snap to the grid by the centre point. The problem is I can't grab it by the centre with the mouse. If I move the mouse away from ...
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Inkscape reduce file size with thousands of (hidden) objects
I have a chart in a PDF file that I aim to convert to an SVG file via, e.g., Inkscape. My issue is that the figure itself contains thousands of objects (i.e., individual points), which leads to a huge ...
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Inkscape - I want to import another svg file to its own layer and I cannot make it work
I have several svg files that originated as pdfs produced by R. These have been edited ikn Inkscape and now I need to combine them into one svg file ready for publication.
I have layer one - just a ...
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Inkscape won't "Take [properties] from selection" for the Box tool
I have a new installation of Inkscape 1.2 on a Windows 10 system.
Every time I draw a box, it has no outline; I have to turn on the Stroke. So I'd like to make that default.
I select a box which has ...
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Font in inkscape is revolting instead of smooth
I used Inkscape to add the text Prostanthera ovalifolia to a PDF generated by R and it came out jagged with bits missing:
The SVG file can be found online here.
Inkscape was re-installed a few days ...
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Inkscape: subtract and export SVG for printed circuit board
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I've designed a circuit board using Kicad and would like to put a texture onto all unused copper areas, simply for aesthetics.
So, instead of flooding the unused areas with a solid "...
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Inkscape deletes some curves
I am facing a weird problem with Inkscape. It is a bit vague so please bear with me.
I created a drawing and exported it as PNG. I am not sure what I did next but a few lines disappeared. Of course ...
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Fill arbitrary shape in inkscape
I drew a shape using Bezier tool. Then selected all parts of the shape
and grouped them.
Then I selected fill. But the shape did not get filled properly.
What did I do wrong?
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How can one modify a symbol in Inkscape?
I created a symbol in Inkscape, but I can't figure out how to modify it. I found a forum post where the answer was "it's not possible," but I don't believe this to be true. It would defeat ...
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What does it mean to have two colors in the fill section?
What does this fill color mean? How did it come up? What is the use of it? There is no explanation in both The Fill and Stroke Dialog — Inkscape Beginners' Guide 1.0 documentation and Inkscape ...
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how to add measures of the axis using parametric curves in inkscape?
Hi I wanna plot a curve in inkscape:
I need to add measures of the axis,
for x axis, [0, 0.5, 1]
for y axix, [0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1]
But I didn' find any place to add them.
Anyone knows how to do ...
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Combine large numbers of shapes while maintaining lines?
How do you convert a complex design of shapes into a single path?
I have this design made from individual overlapping paths:
that I want to etch using a CNC machine. The machine can read an SVG file, ...
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How to draw smooth ringing diminishing sine wave in Inkscape
I want to draw a voltage spike and ringing. It normally looks like this (the red path):
I know I would most likely need to start by drawing a base line and then use the nodes to adjust it.
So I ...
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How to prevent inkscape to save svg to pdf with multiple pages?
I'm using mac OS.
First I saved the svg to pdf. I got a single page pdf which is needed form me.
But later I edited it a bit, added somthing, the convertied pdf became 2 pages.
Does anyone know how to ...
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How do I "pin" a filter in the Inkscape interface?
I would like to add the drop shadow filter to my toolbar for quick access.
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how to draw a quadratic/cubic bezier curve in inkscape?
Suppose I have these control points in Inkscape
I want to draw two curves, one is a quadratic bezier curve, the other is a cubic bezier curve.
We know they are:
q=(1-t)^2 * p0 + 2 * t * (1-t) * p1 + ...
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how to fill bounded areas perfectly in inkscape
I have a PNG with transparent background. I want to draw a rectangle over it (the dashed rectangle) and then fill it with some color because for my text, I need to add a rectangle over some areas to ...
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How can I export emojis in color from Inkskape?
I'm trying to use emojis in Inkskape, but struggling to export them as their intended colorized objects. Inkscape shows them as black/white outlines, but the SVGs view correctly in a browser. Likely ...
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Voronoi Diagram (Delunay Triangulation) in inkscape not working properly
I'm working on a low poly face in Inkscape 1.2.2.
But when I use the Voronoi diagram (Delaunay triangulation) I got this ugly result :
There are no duplicate dots.
How can I make this cleaner ?
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Keep pen width when resizing from toolbar
How can I keep the width of a line the same when I resize it from the textbox in toolbar to a number that I need?
the lock icon does nothing in this case. This is very annoying :(
So I got this line ...
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Connecting horizontal curve for a font like in Times New Roman font character "O"
I am learning to create fonts in Kannada language. I made a image in "fontstruct" and exported to further modify in inkscape, as fontstruct does not support Kannada language.
I need to ...
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Inkscape Issues Importing PDF Text: Case and 'fi' Rendering
I am trying to make minor edits to an existing PDF that I have imported into Inkscape, but am having issues with the rendering of the text from the PDF.
Letters that are combined in certain, such as '...
