Min Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Does anyone know of easy to use free (or cheap) vector software? I'm looking for one where I can enlarge images for decals and cut a single (vector) image from a page of images and repeat it. I've tried Inkscape but even with the tutorials I had problems with it. I'm next to useless with this type of program so simpler would be better if anyone knows of one. Thanks in advance for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I use Corel Draw for my vector images, have taught illustrator at the adult level and Corel Draw. However, finding a free or open source program is difficult and especially so since most vector graphic programs can have a steep learning curve. I would suggest you look at this list http://www.junauza.com/2009/09/free-vector-graphics-editors.html it may give you some options. As far as low cost, I can say that most of the xara programs I have worked with have been worth the price, and they do have some lower line vector programs. best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 There is a hump you need to pass with learning how to work path tools. I assume they are all similar as they have been across the software I have used. Understanding how to add and edit points to get the shape you want is just a tool you need. I am sure some are easier than others but back when I was learning I remember it taking a few weeks messing around before I understood what I was doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patat Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I'm not well versed on what else is out there, but the software for Silhouette cutters is free to download and has a reasonable set of simple tools including tracing. I haven't used it alot as I still work in illustrator, but the interface is fairly simple and straightforward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I use Xara, which is good and not too expensive. In the past I've tried some of the open source tools, and they are all quite limited in what they do and not very user friendly to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I have used (and taught) many vector based software, but for my own use I always come back to CorelDraw. (Home user version about £100.00) Sorry, but I wouldn't recommend any of the free ones that I've tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 thanks for all your replies, gives me a good starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy S. Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 If you have a program and aren't sure how to use a feature, try looking on YouTube for tutorials. I go there quite a bit when I'm stuck on a Photoshop thing. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobS Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 You could try Gimp. It's a free opensource program quite similar to Photoshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 You could try Gimp. It's a free opensource program quite similar to Photoshop. I was going to suggest that as well, as I have students who tell me they use it, but it is a raster editing program akin to Photoshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand3 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 https://inkscape.org/en/about/overview/ Inkscape is open source and an actual full vector program, not just an art program that has some vector features like Gimp or Draw. If you're looking for something you can use online, Janvas is the best in-browser software I've found, but if you have the option to download and install a program, Inkscape is going to give you a lot fuller toolkit and better usability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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