Valentina

No phone app

6.8No. 9 of 26
in Fashion Design Software

Recognised40% of the score38
Phone app26% of the score0
Documented20% of the score92
Free plan14% of the score100

Free plan: Yes
Paid plans from: €6.88/mo
Runs on: Linux, Mac, Windows

Summary

Valentina is open-source software for creating clothing patterns, with an emphasis on parametric pattern work. It can rearrange patterns based on measurements, increments, formulas, and construction rules. The project describes its purpose as providing tools for building and modeling clothing patterns, and its FAQ says users may use it for any kind of work without restrictions. Valentina is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows; stable downloads include an AppImage for Linux and packages for listed Windows and macOS versions. The software is GPLv3+ licensed. Valentina can open .val files from Seamly2D, but the reverse compatibility is not supported. DXF import is unavailable because vector files do not contain the information required for Valentina's pattern format. The free tier provides source code access, historical versions, and community support, but excludes current binaries, a manual, and developer support. Basic costs 8.26 EUR per month and Premium costs 16.51 EUR per month.

Who it is for

Valentina suits people creating clothing patterns who want parametric sizing based on measurements, formulas, and construction rules. Users needing current binaries or developer support should consider the paid plans.

What is good

Parametric patterns can use measurements, increments, and formulas
Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
GPLv3+ licensed, with no restrictions on users' work
Can open .val files from Seamly2D

What to know first

DXF import is unavailable
Free excludes current binaries, a manual, and developer support
Development-build patterns may not open in the installed version

Verdict

Valentina offers clothing pattern creation with parametric sizing across three desktop platforms. Review the free tier's omissions and avoid relying on development-build files for the installed version.

Valentina plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Source code access · historical versions · community support; no current binaries, manual, or developer support smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026

Basic €8.26/mo €8.26/monthly Current binaries · developer support · user manual · private Telegram community · development builds; excludes legacy platform binaries and multi-size table files smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026

Premium €16.51/mo €16.51/monthly Basic features · current binaries for legacy platform versions · multi-size table files smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026

Basic €82.57/yr €82.57/yearly (~~€99.12~~) Current binaries · developer support · user manual · private Telegram community · development builds; excludes legacy platform binaries and multi-size table files smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026

Premium €165.15/yr €165.15/yearly (~~€198.12~~) Basic features · current binaries for legacy platform versions · multi-size table files smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on fashion design software

Free plan: Yessmart-pattern.com.ua
3D garment simulation: Nosmart-pattern.com.ua
2D pattern making: Yessmart-pattern.com.ua
Size grading: Yessmart-pattern.com.ua
Textile design tools: Nosmart-pattern.com.ua
Tech pack creation: Nosmart-pattern.com.ua
Export formats: SVG, PDF, PNG, OBJ, PS, EPS, DXFsmart-pattern.com.ua

Facts

Purpose: Valentina is open-source software for creating clothing patterns, with a focus on parametric patterns.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
Parametric sizing: Patterns can be automatically rearranged using measurements, increments, formulas, and construction rules.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
Commercial use: The FAQ says Valentina is free software and places no restrictions on the kind of work users produce with it.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
License: The download page identifies Valentina as GPLv3+ licensed.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
Windows versions: The stable download lists Windows 7+ 32-bit packages and Windows 10+ 64-bit packages.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
macOS versions: The stable download lists macOS 10.15+ Intel, macOS 11+ Apple Silicon, and macOS 12+ Universal packages.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
Linux package: The stable download lists an AppImage package.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
Development builds: Development builds are snapshots for testing, and patterns saved in them may not open in the installed Valentina version or be convertible back.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
File import limit: The FAQ says DXF import is unavailable because vector formats do not provide the information needed for Valentina pattern format.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
Compatibility: Valentina supports .val files from Seamly2D, while the FAQ says the reverse is not true.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
Support: The paid Basic plan includes developer support, while the Free plan provides community support without developer support.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
Privacy: The website privacy policy says its logs may collect IP addresses, browser type, ISP, timestamps, transition or exit pages, and possibly clicks.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
Project origin: The About page says the Valentina project was created in 2013 and named after the founder's mother, a cutter by profession.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026
Intended users: The project describes its goal as creating a multifunctional program for building and modeling clothing patterns.smart-pattern.com.ua · 3 Oct 2026