Karbon
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Karbon is a vector drawing application for creating clipart, logos, illustrations, and photorealistic vector images.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
- Intended users
- The product page describes Karbon as suitable for people exploring vector graphics and artists creating vector art.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
- Free plan
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · calligra.org
- Support
- KDE offers community support through its discussion forum and Matrix rooms, and says volunteer support is provided without warranty.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kde.org
- Desktop app
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · calligra.org
- Drawing and editing
- Features include path editing, path and pencil tools, and a calligraphy drawing tool.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
- Extensibility
- Karbon can be extended with plugins for new tools, shapes, and dockers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
- File formats
- Karbon can load ODG, SVG, WPG, WMF, and EPS/PS, and write ODG, SVG, PNG, PDF, and WMF.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
- Free software
- Karbon is free software.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
- Gradients and patterns
- Karbon provides tools for editing gradient and pattern styles on-canvas.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
- Illustration tools
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · calligra.org
- Interface
- Its interface is customizable, with freely placeable toolbars and dockers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
- Layers
- The layer docker supports preview thumbnails, grouping shapes by drag and drop, visibility controls, and locking.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
- Linux availability
- KDE says its applications run on most Linux and BSD systems and recommends installing them through the operating system’s software manager.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kde.org
- Path operations
- Path operations and effects include boolean set operations, flattening, rounding, refining, whirl, and pinch.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
- Security reporting
- KDE provides a channel for reporting security issues in KDE software and links to current security advisories.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kde.org
- Snapping
- Snapping options include grids, guide lines, path nodes, bounding boxes, orthogonal positions, and intersections.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
- Text
- Artistic text can follow path outlines.Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
Plans and prices
Free software Free No paid tiers or usage limits stated Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
Where Specifiction places it
- Design tools#100 of 1467.7
- Graphic Design Software#104 of 1507.7
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