Graphic Designer Software

Image editing, illustration and design tools, including free and open-source options.

Who this toolkit is for

For graphic designers and illustrators. Commercial tools are common in the industry, but they aren't the only option: free and open-source alternatives are listed too.

Operating system:Windows macOS Linux

Distribution (optional)Ubuntu Debian Linux Mint Fedora Arch Linux Manjaro openSUSE Kali Linux Other / Not sure

Essential (2)

Core tools that are broadly useful.

Image Editing

GIMP
Open Source
Why you may need this: Free, open-source image editing.
APT (verified)
```
sudo apt install gimp
```
Details See alternatives

Vector & Illustration

Inkscape
Open Source
Why you may need this: Free vector graphics for logos and illustrations.
APT (verified)
```
sudo apt install inkscape
```
Details

Recommended (2)

Useful for particular parts of the work or course.

Vector & Illustration

Krita
Open SourceAlso on Android
Why you may need this: Digital painting and illustration.
APT (verified)
```
sudo apt install krita
```
Details

Design & Layout

Figma
FreemiumAlso on Web
Why you may need this: Layouts, social graphics and collaboration.
Open web app
Details

Specialist / Optional · Show specialist tools (1)

Consider these for particular modules, tasks or environments.

3D

Blender
Open Source
Why you may need this: 3D modelling and rendering for design work.
APT (verified)
```
sudo apt install blender
```
Details

Build your Graphic Designer setup

Build My Setup lets you add or remove apps, combine roles, see why each app is included, and get a single install command where verified packages exist. Nothing is installed automatically.

Build my Graphic Designer setup on Linux

Graphic Designer Software

Who this toolkit is for

Essential (2)

Image Editing

Vector & Illustration

Recommended (2)

Vector & Illustration

Design & Layout

3D

Build your Graphic Designer setup

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