

Colors, fonts, stroke width, and so forth are specified as `style' attributes to these objects. It allows defining objects in the drawing using points, paths, and primitive shapes. SVG is a W3C standard XML format for 2D vector drawing. The interface is designed to be comfortable and efficient for skilled users, while remaining conformant to GNOME standards so that users familiar with other GNOME applications can learn its interface rapidly. Inkscape uses the standardized SVG file format as its main format, which is supported by many other applications including web browsers.

It uses vector graphics to allow for sharp printouts and renderings at unlimited resolution and is not bound to a fixed number of pixels like raster graphics. It offers a rich set of features and is widely used for both artistic and technical illustrations such as cartoons, clip art, logos, typography, diagramming and flowcharting.

Inkscape is a Free and open source vector graphics editor. Inkscape - an SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) editing program.
