Inkscape
Design & graphicsInkscape is an open-source vector editor centred on the SVG format. Official project information describes shapes, paths, text, gradients and editing individual nodes.
Free option availableDraw shapes and paths
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Explore desktop tools for images, audio and video. Check system requirements and file formats.
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This is an editorial workflow, not a tested integrated bundle. You do not necessarily need a tool from every block: one product may cover several tasks.
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Choose vector graphics, digital painting or photo editing based on the result you need.
Krita
Design & graphicsKrita is free open-source software for digital drawing and painting. It combines several brush types with layers, drawing assistants and animation tools.
Free option availableMultiple brush types
GIMP
Design & graphicsGIMP is a free open-source image editor. Its official website describes photo retouching, image compositing, graphic elements and colour management as parts of the package.
Free option availableRetouch photographs
Audio
Test recording, cleanup and export with a short clip of your own.
Audacity
Video & audioAudacity is a free open-source application for recording and editing audio. It runs on several desktop platforms and supports audio formats, effects plugins and frequency analysis.
Free option availableRecord and edit audio
Video & 3D
Use a project your hardware can handle. Check output formats and any codec restrictions.
Blender
Design & graphicsBlender is a free open-source suite for creating 3D content. Its official repository describes the complete production pipeline, from modelling and animation to rendering, compositing and video editing.
Free option available3D modelling
Shotcut
Video & audioShotcut is a free open-source video editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. It combines different video and audio formats directly on a timeline and supports filters and subtitles.
Free option availableTimeline with multiple media formats
Kdenlive
Video & audioKdenlive is a free open-source video editor with a nonlinear timeline. It provides proxy files, audio editing, effects and subtitle tools.
Free option availableProxy files for editing