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Graphite
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What it is
Graphite is a free, open-source vector graphics editor and animation engine available in alpha. Its current emphasis is vector art and graphic design, while raster editing remains a limited, experimental set of tools. Users can switch between layer-based editing and a procedural node graph, where artwork is represented so parameters can be adjusted and workflows reused or shared. The site says artwork can be zoomed and exported at any size, with raster brushes, masks, filters, and effects rendered in full detail. Graphite runs locally on the user’s hardware without a server and is described as a lightweight offline web app; a desktop app is also available. Supported platforms are Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Scalable raster compositing remains experimental, and real-time collaboration is not available. Graphite describes itself as a community-built free-software project funded by its community. Its manual points users to Discord or GitHub discussions for help, and GitHub also hosts project discussions and source code.
Spec sheet
- Product
- Graphite is a free, open-source vector graphics editor and animation engine, currently available in alpha.Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
- Platforms
- The web app is live, and Windows, Mac, and Linux desktop apps are in release-candidate testing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
- Free plan
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · graphite.art
- Integrations
- The site points users to a Discord server for announcements and user help, and to GitHub for project discussions and source code.Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
- Support
- The user manual directs users to the Discord user-help channel or the GitHub discussion board for help.Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
- Current focus
- The current alpha focuses on vector art and graphic design, with a limited, experimental raster editing toolset.Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
- Desktop app
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · graphite.art
- Illustration tools
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · graphite.art
- Nondestructive editing
- Graphite represents artwork as a node graph so users can adjust parameters and reuse or share workflows.Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
- Notable limitation
- The site says scalable raster compositing is still experimental.Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
- Offline and privacy
- Graphite runs locally on the user's hardware with no server, and the site describes it as a lightweight offline web app.Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
- Organization
- Graphite describes itself as a community-built free-software project funded by its community and says Graphite Labs, LLC is owned and controlled by the project's founder.Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
- Real-time collaboration
- NoRead 19 Sep 2026 · graphite.art
- Rendering
- The site says artwork can be zoomed and exported at any size while raster brushes, masks, filters, and effects are rendered in full detail.Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
- Workflow
- Graphite combines a layer-based editing experience with a procedural node-based compositor, and users can switch between the layer panel and node graph.Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
Plans and prices
Free Free Forever free · open source Read 8 Oct 2026 · graphite.art
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free and open source
- Supports Linux, macOS, Windows, and web
- Combines layers with a procedural node graph
- Runs locally without a server
- Artwork can be exported at any size
Limits
- Currently available in alpha
- Raster editing is limited and experimental
- Scalable raster compositing remains experimental
- Real-time collaboration is unavailable
Who it suits
Graphite suits people working on vector art or graphic design who want layer and node-based workflows across desktop or web platforms. It is less suited to users who need mature raster compositing or real-time collaboration.
Verdict
Graphite offers a free vector-focused editor with a distinctive node-based workflow and offline operation. Its alpha status and experimental raster capabilities matter for users whose work depends on those tools.
Where Specifiction places it
- Vector Graphics Software#18 of 518.1
- Graphic Design Software#93 of 1507.9
- Design tools#91 of 1467.9
