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On the recordRead 12 Oct 202618 facts
Karbon
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Free software
Free
No paid tiers or usage limits stated
Read 12 Oct 2026 · calligra.org
On the record
- Desktop app
- Yescalligra.org · read 19 Sep 2026
- Drawing and editing
- Features include path editing, path and pencil tools, and a calligraphy drawing tool.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- Karbon can be extended with plugins for new tools, shapes, and dockers.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- File formats
- Karbon can load ODG, SVG, WPG, WMF, and EPS/PS, and write ODG, SVG, PNG, PDF, and WMF.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Free software
- Karbon is free software.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Gradients and patterns
- Karbon provides tools for editing gradient and pattern styles on-canvas.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Illustration tools
- Yescalligra.org · read 19 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The product page describes Karbon as suitable for people exploring vector graphics and artists creating vector art.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Interface
- Its interface is customizable, with freely placeable toolbars and dockers.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Layers
- The layer docker supports preview thumbnails, grouping shapes by drag and drop, visibility controls, and locking.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Linux availability
- KDE says its applications run on most Linux and BSD systems and recommends installing them through the operating system’s software manager.kde.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Path operations
- Path operations and effects include boolean set operations, flattening, rounding, refining, whirl, and pinch.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Karbon is a vector drawing application for creating clipart, logos, illustrations, and photorealistic vector images.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Security reporting
- KDE provides a channel for reporting security issues in KDE software and links to current security advisories.kde.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Snapping
- Snapping options include grids, guide lines, path nodes, bounding boxes, orthogonal positions, and intersections.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- KDE offers community support through its discussion forum and Matrix rooms, and says volunteer support is provided without warranty.kde.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Text
- Artistic text can follow path outlines.calligra.org · read 12 Oct 2026
