The release of Inkscape 1.4.2, the first minor release after Inkscape 1.4, brings various fixes, enhancements, and new functionalities.
The update features a new splash screen, initial support for importing Vectornator/Linearity Curve files, a new extension for path cleaning, enhanced import capabilities for Affinity Designer files, 20 fixes for crashes and freezes, over 50 bug fixes, and 14 updated translations. The release notes contain additional information. Inkscape is developed by a dedicated team of volunteers, and users have the opportunity to support the project by engaging with the global community or making a financial contribution.
2-in-1 release – Inkscape 1.4.2 is out!
The first minor release since Inkscape 1.4 is here!
No worries, you didn't miss 1.4.1! Due to a signficant bug that was only discovered shortly before its planned release, 1.4.1 has been merged with 1.4.2.
With lots of fixes, some smaller improvements and even a few new features around file format support, we believe it was well worth the wait.
Here's a summary of what to expect from the new release:
- A new splash screen, providing a visual cue while Inkscape loads in the background
- Initial support for importing Vectornator / Linearity Curve files
- A new extension to Clean up Paths
- Substantially improved Affinity Designer files (.afdesign) import
- 20 crash/freeze fixes, many of which affected PDF import
- more than 50 other bug fixes and small improvements, including improvements to Boolean operations, layer selection, minimal window width and restoration of Spray tool buttons' functionality
- and 14 updated translations!
For more detailed information on the changes in version 1.4.2 available in the release notes.
Again, thanks to all Inkscape users and contributors for their support in identifying and flagging these critical issues for us through sending bug reports for our volunteer developers to examine and solve.
Should you experience an issue while using Inkscape, please let us know! We've put together a step-by-step video to help you post your first bug reports on Gitlab.
Built with the power of a team of mostly volunteers, this open source vector graphics editor represents the combined efforts, passion and work of many hearts and hands from around the world, ensuring that Inkscape remains available free for everyone to download and enjoy.
If you'd like to contribute to the project, you are more than welcome in our project's global community! You'll find the list of ways to connect with us here.
You can also help Inkscape to stay alive and evolve by making a donation.
