Ink/Stitch Embroidery Extension
Kaalleen
Inkscape extension for generating embroidery stitch files. Usage: Select objects that you want to apply embroidery properties and using the extension, set the parameters for the desired object(s). Once all desired objects have embroidery properties, use the extension to generate the necessary stitch file. A variety of raw stitch files are supported. Note: Follow the link to the Ink/Stitch website. There you can find download links, installation instructions and in depth-documentation.
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Guide Creation Tools
Maren Hachmann
Add (colored and labelled) guides for margins, grids, diagonal guides, golden ratio and more. Find the latest version of the extension for download, examples and usage instructions at https://gitlab.com/Moini/inkscape-guide-tools This extension requires Inkscape 1.2 or higher and Python 3.
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Scientific Inkscape
burghoff
A set of extensions for efficiently importing, editing, and resizing scientific figures. 1. Scaler: Changes the size or aspect ratio of a plot without modifying its text and ticks. Especially useful for assembling multi-panel figures. 2. Flattener: A utility that eliminates much of the structure generated by common plot generation programs and PDF imports. For most imported plots, this should be the first thing you run. 3. Homogenizer: Sets uniform fonts, font sizes, and stroke widths in a selection. 4. Auto-Exporter: Automatically exports SVG files in a directory and keeps them updated. 5. Gallery Viewer: Provides a way to view and edit the SVG contents of files or folders. For a full description and other information on best practices for figures, please visit the Github: https://github.com/burghoff/Scientific-Inkscape. This is also where the latest release can always be found. --- Curated by Martin Owens on April 22 2022 9:10 AM
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InkRasterPerspective
Samir Ouchene
Apply perspective transformation to raster images inside Inkscape (no need to use an external software such as GIMP or Krita). It works for both embedded and linked images. For a more complete guide on how to install and use the extension, please refer to the README.md file. Once installed properly, you can access the extension from: Extensions > Raster Perspectvie > Perspective.
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Imagetracer.js for Inkscape
Mario Voigt
This extension is an InkScape wrapper for https://github.com/jankovicsandras/imagetracerjs. It utilized a standalone node.js executable to run the JavaScript code. It will be fed with embedded or linked images within InkScape. The big difference between this tracer and all other tracers in recent InkScape is the fact that it is capable of splitting an image into it's "isles". The regular tracers separate by colors but not by objects. That makes it hard to work with sometimes. Imagetracer.js will vectorize your beautiful image into a more beautiful SVG trace with separated infills (break apart into single surfaces like a puzzle), that means you get a lot of single areas. works for Linux and Windows Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/imagetracerjs
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Line Animator (draw by invisible hand)
Maren Hachmann
Create simple, line-drawing animations for the web from selected paths. When you look at the file that you've applied the extension to using a web browser, it will look as if someone were drawing the paths with an invisible pen. Notes: * Find the extension as `Extensions > Animation > Line Animator` * **Only path objects** can be used for this. * **No path effects** should be applied to the paths (something may happen, but perhaps not what you expect). * The paths must have **a visible stroke** (else you won't see anything happen). * The object **lowest in stacking order** will be drawn **first**, then the one above it etc. * Animation speed can be changed by using the same animation name and selecting the same objects, then setting a different duration. * If you are animating a path consisting of **multiple subpaths**, all of them will start to be animated **at the same time**, but the shorter ones will finish first. * If you want to **change the direction** in which a path is drawn, change the path direction in Inkscape (`Path > Reverse`). Examples -------- See https://gitlab.com/Moini/ink_line_animator/-/blob/master/README.md Installation ------------ Drop the files `line-animator.py` and `line-animator.inx` into your user extensions directory. Learn where to find the directory in Inkscape: `Edit > Preferences > System > User extensions`. License ------- This software is licensed under the GPL v2.0 or higher. Note ---- Due to a bug in Inkscape (https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/-/issues/9327), Inkscape 1.3 instantly crashes when you open the Selectors and CSS dialog. So don't do that! Inkscape 1.4 does not crash, but try to avoid editing the animated paths with the Selectors and CSS dialog - this may in some cases disable the animation.
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Multiple Boolean Operations with Inx Pathops
Maren Hachmann
Boolean operations for multiple objects at once - difference, union, intersection, exclusion, division or cut. The extension is a rewrite of the Multi-Bool extension, and offers many adjustable settings and improvements. It takes a selection of one or more groups, or of several elements (paths, shapes, text), or a mix of both, and applies a chosen path operation with the top-most valid object in paint order and each other valid object which is part of the selection (directly or as member of a processed group) that is lower in Z-order. For more info, please refer to the README file at https://gitlab.com/moini_ink/inx-pathops/-/blob/master/README.md . Inkscape extension written by su-v and updated for Inkscape 1.0 – 1.4 by Maren Hachmann, licensed GPLv2 or higher.
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Styles To Layers
Mario Voigt
This extension will re-layer your selected items or the whole document according to their color (stroke or fill). Each style will be put onto it's own layer. This way you can devide elements by their colors with ease. It does some basic-only handling of gradient styles. Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/stylestolayers See also https://inkscape.org/~MarioVoigt/%E2%98%85remove-empty-groups for useful cleaning extension. Notes: - includes "Apply Transformations" extension
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RealScale (resize by line of known length)
Maren Hachmann
Quickly resize (architectural) drawings by indicating a line and its length in real world units. Optionally scale the drawing with a specific scale factor and draw a scale rule. Version 1.4, Inkscape extension for Inkscape 1.2 and higher. Download most current version from here: https://gitlab.com/Moini/inkscape-realscale-extension/-/archive/master/inkscape-realscale-extension-master.zip Installation: Copy the files realscale.py and realscale.inx into the directory indicated in Edit -> Preferences -> System: User extensions Usage: • Import an architectural drawing / floor plan / map /... into Inkscape or open a file containing one. Make sure it is a single object (group it, if necessary). • Draw a straight line that connects two points in that drawing of which you know the distance in real life (for example, if you know how long a wall of your house in the drawing is, draw the line from one end of the wall to the other). • Select the line, then add the drawing to the selection. • Open the extension dialog: Extensions -> Scaling -> RealScale... • Enter the length of the line you just drew, as it is in the real world (for example, if your house wall is 10.5 m long, enter 10.50. • Select the unit you used (for your 10.50 m house, select m; for your 10 cm cardboard box, select cm) • If you intend to print the drawing, and the original object is bigger than the sheet, consider using a scale factor. • To do so, first select if you want to use a metric scale factor (based on mulitples of 5) or an imperial one (based on multiples of 2) or if you would like to enter your own scale factor. • Then, in the corresponding dropdown, or in the number entry field, select or enter the scale you would like to use. The dropdowns only offer scale factors for downscaling. In the 'Custom' field, however, you can also enter values smaller than 1 to upscale a drawing. • If you would like the scale rule to be drawn on the page, check the option 'Generate Scale Rule'. • Now choose the number of units the scale rule will comprise. Those will be doubled in the generated scale rule - e.g. it will show 10 cm to the left of the scale rule center (labelled 0) and 10 cm to its right. • Apply!
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Primitive for Inkscape
Mario Voigt
Primitive - Reproducing images with geometric primitives written in Go. This InkScape extension just wraps https://github.com/fogleman/primitive into InkScape to quickly get cool traced vector graphics works for Linux and Windows Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/primitive
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Hatch fill
Maren Hachmann
Extension based upon the eggbot_hatch extension from https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot. Creates plottable hatches (simple, cross-hatch, in a single path or separate) in all closed objects in the drawing or in all selected objects. Improvements include: * Updated to work with Inkscape 1.2 and higher * Simplified a portion of the code * Added the option to choose units for the hatch distance and inset * Only depends on inkex now, which makes installation much easier License: GPLv2 or higher
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Contour Scanner And Trimmer
Mario Voigt
Find open, closed and self-intersecting contours. Self-intersecting contours can be closed or open contours so you can select this option additionally! Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/contourscannerandtrimmer TL;DR: Bentley-Ottmann algorithm is used to check for those intersections. The algorithm works with the accuracy of the selected paths (epsilons). Self-intersections usually happen if you just have large overlaps where the contour crosses itself like an 'eight' character for example. Using the highlighting it's easy to find contours with unproper path handles. While in a CAD system an area of of a surface can only be calculated if the contour is closed and clean, finding self intersections in Inkscape is not required to do so. SVG format allows to calculate areas on open contours and self-twisted curves. This "artwork behaviour" makes it harder for handling machinery-like drawings for laser cutting, vinyl cutting or whatever. That's why we need to have extra sanity checks but we also have the great freedom of Inkscape. Finding self-intersecting contours does only work for curves with straight line segments (polylines) because it just calculates with a set of given XY points. It does not respect bezier curve segments. Bezier curves have no regular points but special handles, which define the slope of the curve per handle side (left and right). To properly handle a bezier curve we need to split the bezier curve in a lot of small linear segments (acting like infinitessimal solution). We can use the tool "Flatten Bezier to do this (will make your curve looking edgy or ugly possible). If you want to leave the shape of the line clean (bezier type, no edgy approximation) we can use Split Bezier (Subdivide) or Add Nodes instead. But remember that your calculated self-intersection points will only be an approximation then. The higher the subdivide count is the higher the precision of the calculated self-intersecting points coordinates will be.
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Simple Inkscape Scripting
Scott Pakin
Simple Inkscape Scripting makes it easy to automate repetitive drawing tasks. It defines a simple set of Python functions such as "rect" to draw a rectangle and "line" to draw a line. For example, the one-line program "for r in range(7, 0, -1): circle((100, 100), 10*r, fill=['white','red'][r%2])" is all it takes to draw a bullseye. Invoking the extension (Extensions → Render → Simple Inkscape Scripting…) brings up a dialog box that lets you load a Python script from a file or enter Python code directly in a text box. Shapes produced by the script appear directly on the canvas and can be edited just like any other shape. See https://github.com/spakin/SimpInkScr for details and examples.
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NextGenerator (Replace & Export)
Maren Hachmann
Automatically replace values (text, attribute values) in an SVG file and export to various file formats. This extension is useful e.g. for generating images for name badges and other similar items, or for rotating object colors in a semi-automated way. Templates with multiple sets of objects are supported (e.g. a print-ready sheet with 8 name tags). Export resolution can be selected. PDF pages can be collected into a single printable PDF file. Data must be given as a CSV (comma separated values) file. The extension is compatible with Inkscape starting from version 1.2 and requires Python 3. Visit https://gitlab.com/Moini/nextgenerator for downloading the latest version, finding a set of examples, and some additional usage hints and to report bugs.
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WebP Import
Mario Voigt
Import *.webp image files using ImageMagick conversion. Routine is webp → png → svg → write into Inkscape canvas. You need to install ImageMagick. The command "magick" or "convert" needs to be in path variable, otherwise the extension will fail. Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/webp-import
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Slic3r STL Input
Mario Voigt
STL Sliced Import (by Slic3r). Supports OBJ/OFF/PLY/STL as input file formats. How it works: - projects an STL file on the X-Y plane by cutting the objects into "slices" - each "slice" is a group of polygons, with a label indicating its z position - the polygons are converted to paths for better editing in inkscape - use Object → Rows & Columns → distribute the slices in a grid Warning: Requires Slicer 1.3.1-dev (the really latest build possible) docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/slic3rstlinput based on stl input extension of Jürgen Weigert. Thanks for your hard work.
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Inventory Sticker
Mario Voigt
This extension generates inventory stickers for thermo printers (we use Brother QL-720NW) from our Teedy instance. Teedy is an open source software document management system (DMS). This extension is tested in Linux (Ubuntu 20 LTS) and Windows 10. Source code can be found in https://gitea.fablabchemnitz.de/MarioVoigt/mightyscape-1.2/src/branch/master/extensions/fablabchemnitz Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/inventorysticker
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Paperfold
Mario Voigt
Paperfold is another flattener for triangle mesh files, heavily based on https://github.com/felixfeliz/paperfoldmodels by Felix Scholz aka felixfeliz. Possible input files are STL, Wavefront OBJ, PLY and OFF. To run this you need to install OpenMesh with python pip. The algorithm of paperfoldmodels consists of three steps: - Find a minimum spanning tree of the dual graph of the mesh. - Unfold the dual graph. - Remove self-intersections by adding additional cuts along edges. Reference: The code is mostly based on the algorithm presented in a by Straub and Prautzsch (https://geom.ivd.kit.edu/downloads/proj-paper-models_cut_out_sheets.pdf). Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/paperfold
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Dxf2papercraft
Mario Voigt
Unfold and import DXF into InkScape using dxf2papercraft. This is some kind of wrapper extension utilizing kabeja to convert the dxf output from dxf2papercraft into SVG. To make it work you need to install at least java. Works on Windows and Linux. dxf2papercraft itself is a tool to make flattened 2D output from a 3D DXF file. Note that kabeja and dxf2papercraft are really old tools. There might be a lot better solutions out there but this is a good starting point and it basically works :) Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/dxf2papercraft You might have a look at https://inkscape.org/~MarioVoigt/%E2%98%85dxfdwg-importer and https://inkscape.org/~MarioVoigt/%E2%98%85inkscape-papercraft-unfold-stl too.
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Offset Paths
Mario Voigt
Create offset for open or closed paths from non-bezier paths (destructive method). Python library pyclipper needs to be installed (which is automatically done, if you install MightyScape completely). Use Approximate Curves by Straight Lines (Flatten Beziers) extension in advance of this plugin to convert your paths. Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/offsetpaths
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Color From Bitmap
ju mo
Grab color from underlying bitmap and apply it to path objects. The color is averaged all over the path area. Erode parameter can be used to shrink or expand (using negative value) this area. If multiple bitmaps are selected, only one is considered. In version 2.0, you can also alter the scale each path object. see source code on https://github.com/jujumo/inkex_color_trace
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TexText
jcwinkler
TexText allows to add and re-edit LaTeX/ XeLaTeX/ LuaLaTeX/ typst generated SVG elements to your drawing. A fully functional LaTeX distribution and or typst installation must be installed on your system! Most recent version is TexText 1.11.0 from 2025-01-06. It is compatible with Inkscape 1.4.x. For Inkscape 1.3.x goto https://github.com/textext/textext/releases/tag/1.10.2 For Inkscape 1.2.x, 1.1.x, and 1.0. goto https://github.com/textext/textext/releases/tag/1.8.2 Extensive installation instructions and extension documentation can be found at https://textext.github.io/textext For manual installation from this site: Download TexText-1.11.0-Inkscape.zip and place its content (i.e. the folder textext with all its files inside) into the Inkscape extension directory. Or load the zip-file via Inkscape's extension manager (experimental). Sourcecode and bug reports: https://github.com/textext/textext This extension is a direct continuation of the discontinued TexText 0.4.4 developed by Pauli Virtanen (https://pav.iki.fi/software/textext/)
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Convert To Polylines
Mario Voigt
This extension takes the points of a path and make a straight polyline out of it. Nothing less, nothing more. You can do the same with default Inkscape UI (select the path -> Node Tool -> Straighten lines) but it might be quicker to use in some use cases. This extension handles duplicate points on a path by removing them. Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/convert-to-polylines
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Inkscape ComfyUI Extension
A-nom-ali 😋🥊
# Inkscape ComfyUI Extension An Inkscape extension that integrates ComfyUI - turning Inkscape into Recraft, but with all Inkscape's features! The **Inkscape ComfyUI Extension** integrates Inkscape with the ComfyUI API, enabling users to generate images based on selected SVG objects and specified prompts. This extension facilitates the creation of AI-generated images directly within Inkscape, streamlining the design workflow. ## Key Features: * AI Image Generation: Transform selected SVG elements into AI-generated images using custom positive and negative prompts. * Seamless Integration: Directly interact with the ComfyUI API from within Inkscape. * Customizable Parameters: Adjust settings such as CFG Scale, Denoise, Seed, and Steps to fine-tune image generation. * Workflow Management: Load and utilize predefined workflows in JSON format. ## Dependencies: * Inkscape: Version 1.3.2 or higher. * ComfyUI API: Accessible at the specified API URL (default: 127.0.0.1:8188). ## Compatibility: * Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. * Inkscape Versions: Designed for Inkscape 1.0 and above. ## Installation: 1. Set Up ComfyUI: Ensure ComfyUI is running and accessible at the specified API URL. 2. Install Inkscape 3. Install Extension: Place the extension files in Inkscape’s user extensions directory. You can find this folder in: - Edit>Preferences or Inkscape>Settings on Mac - Select System - Press the **"Open"** button next to "User extensions" 4. Restart Inkscape: Restart Inkscape to load the new extension. 5. Use the Extension: Select SVG objects, navigate to the extension, input prompts and parameters, and generate images. ## Setup: 1. An api version workflow is included - check to make sure you have all the right models by opening it in ComfyUI. * Or use your own after saving it to API format. 2. The features are currently limited to: * A positive prompt * A negative prompt * An image input * A KSampler's: * CFG Scale * Denoise * Seed * Steps 3. You need to find the correct IDs in the JSON file and set those in the IDs tab. * These IDs will differ from what you see in your normal (non-api) workflow in ComfyUI, so remember to check. 4. If your ComfyUI IP or port differs, update to match. * If ComfyUI is on a different PC on your network, remember to start it with the argument: > "--listen 0.0.0.0" 5. Remember to follow the above process when you change the workflow. Would be nice to improve this to a history - help welcome! ## Usage: 1. Draw something or select an existing object. 2. Extensions>Render>ComfyUI 3. If you haven't done the setup, do so now 3. Enter your prompt and select your values 4. Press Apply 5. Wait for ComfyUI to finish producing your results 6. Rave in awe! ### Additionally * Once you have the image, it is a simple matter of tracing the bitmap. You can find this feature at **Path>Trace Bitmap**. Play around with the settings. * It often helps to combine the results with the same prompt to refine the outcome - play around! ## Security Considerations: * API Interactions: The extension communicates with the ComfyUI API via HTTP requests. Ensure the API URL is correctly configured and secure. * File Handling: Temporary files are created during image processing. The extension manages these files securely, but users should be aware of their system’s temporary directory policies. By integrating AI-driven image generation into Inkscape, this extension enhances creative workflows, offering designers a powerful tool to expand their design capabilities.
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Unwind Paths
Mario Voigt
An extension to wrap off paths to receive horizontal lines or extruded bands. Can be used for paper crafting, analysis and other works. You can also just use it to colorize path segments. Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/unwindpaths Note: Unwind Paths is similar to https://inkscape.org/~Shoshanaz/%E2%98%85horizontal-lines-effect-hlines, but it is more andvanced as it supports bezier curves and allows to create extruded bands, style config, etc.
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Move Path Node
Mario Voigt
Extension to change starting node of a path and visualize it by dots and numbers Notes: Use "Path → Reverse" to change path direction Use extension "Chain Paths" to make closed paths out of segments. Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/movepathnode
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Ungrouper And Element Migrator/Filter
Mario Voigt
This extension parses the selection and will put all elements into one single group. If you have a cluster with lots of groups and elements you will clean up this way (one top level group, all elements below it). If you select a single element or a set of elements you just wrap it like using CTRL + G (like making a usual group). You can also use this extension to filter out unwanted SVG elements at all. This tool is also able to drop elements with certain SVG tags to perform some kind of cleanup in the selection. You can drop elements like circle,ellipse,image,line,path,polyline,rect,text,tspan and some more. Notes: - includes "Remove Empty Groups" extension - includes "Apply Transformations" extension Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/migrategroups
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vpypetools - vpype for Inkscape
Mario Voigt
vpype is a command processor working with SVG files. It can do a lot of productive steps to optimize files for different purposes like pen plotting, laser cutting or the generation of creative artwork. vpype is really powerful and helps to extend Inkscape feature capability. vpype contains a lot of functionality which is included natively within Inkscape. The extension "vpype for Inkscape" does not deal with all features but with a set of important commands like linemerge, linesort, linesimplify, occult, etc. We can use it to shorten tool path lengths, remove hiddenlines and so on. vpype converts all elements into simple SVG elements like svg:line, svg:polyline and svg:polygon. They can be displayed properly in Inkscape, but they have no knot handles to edit (see https://alpha.inkscape.org/vectors/www.inkscapeforum.com/viewtopicb51d.html?f=16&t=32562). We need to convert those elements to svg:path using key combination CTRL + SHIFT + C ("object to path"; do not use "stroke to path" because it will duplicate your outline with inset and outset contours). Our extension allows to do this conversion automatically. Documentation: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/vpypetools
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Create Links (Breakaway Connectors)
Mario Voigt
To create tabs in Inkscape, we cannot properly use the integrated eraser tool. It will clip only in a cosmetic fashion but we do not get the real paths we need. Creating links (also known as microtabs, tabs, bridges, breakaway connectors, links, perforations) is sometimes required for laser cutting or vinyl cutting. This extension allows to pinch paths to create according segments - no cosmetic one's, but real segments. It will split up open or closed contours with user defined rules. To get best output please try to close open paths before using. Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/createlinks
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vCard QR Code Creator
Maren Hachmann
This Inkscape extension creates QR codes that contain your personal business card information in a standardized machine readable format (vCard 4.0), so you can quickly share your info by just letting another person scan your QR code with their mobile phone, e.g. when meeting people at a conference or business fair. It contains fields for both private and business information. All fields except for the name field are optional. Consider creating different codes for private and business events. The most up-to-date version can be found at https://gitlab.com/moini_ink/vcard-qr-code-creator Inspired by Sergey Vedernikov's vCard QR Code generator extension. Installation ============ Copy the files in the src/ directory into the user extensions directory (see 'Inkscape Preferences > System' for the exact location) and relaunch Inkscape. Usage ===== In Inkscape, you can find the extension in Extensions > Render > Barcode > vCard QR Code. The 'Full name' field is the only required field. Each field has an info text with an example which appears when you hover above it with the mouse cursor. Formatting is important! Email addresses, links to images / GPG keys and your birthday must be formatted correctly. The extension will automatically determine the correct QR code size. As QR codes have a limited size (less than 3000 characters), it may happen that the extension tells you that the text is too long. You can then reduce the error correction level to gain capacity and / or shorten/remove some of your data from the form. When you have entered all the information that you would like to appear in your vCard, click on 'Apply'. This will add a QR code to your document. Test the QR code with your phone's QR code scanner. Use: print it on your business card, share it on your website, copy it to your phone, … License ======= Main code: GPLv2 or higher Validation code for email addresses and urls: MIT
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Straight Fit
Alpha64
Extension Inkscape with Pillow Straighten your image embrace the Straight Fit ! Select a quadrilateral portion of the image to adapt it to the page format, regardless of the size of the format." This version, compatible with all operating systems, does not require additional modules and works (normally) with the modules pre-installed by Inkscape. It is therefore better suited for Windows users (not tested on macOS). " Redresse ton image, adopte le Straight Fit ! Sélectionner une partie quadrilatérale de l'image pour l'adapter au format de la page quelle que soit la taille du format. Cette version adaptée à tous les O.S. ne nécessite pas de modules complémentaire et fonctionne (normalement) avec les modules pré-installés par inkscape. Elle sera ainsi mieux adaptée aux utilisateurs de Windows (pas testée sur MacOS)
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Export to LaserGRBL for laser cutting
Nikki.Smith
This free extension for Inkscape speeds up preparation of laser cutting jobs by exporting Gcode to LaserGRBL (included with most laser cutters). Pick your model of laser and material / thickness from pulldown lists, then export a complex job directly into LaserGRBL with one click. Use different coloured lines for each part of a job. eg, red lines to engrave in a single pass at 3000 mm/min @ 80% power, but blue lines cut in 3 passes at 300 mm/min @ 90% power. The emphasis is on it being very easy to use, with the bare minimum of settings. v1.21 17/Dec/2024
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xkcdify
Gui Meira
This extension modifies your paths to make them look hand-drawn like the ones in xkcd comics (https://xkcd.com/). It does so by first adding more nodes to your path and then adding a little bit of noise to the position of each node. The algorithm was adapted from the one used in matplotlib's xkcd function: https://matplotlib.org/stable/api/_as_gen/matplotlib.pyplot.xkcd.html The extension can also replace the fonts of all the selected texts with Humor Sans, which looks (kinda) similar to the text on xkcd. Installation: 1) Download the zip file for this extension. 2) Open Inkscape and go to Edit > Preferences. Open the System tab on the left panel. You'll see a list of folder names. 3) Locate the User extensions folder and click Open. 4) Extract the files from the xkcdify release you just downloaded into this folder and restart Inkscape. 5) Optionally, download and install the Humor Sans font. It can be obtained here: https://github.com/shreyankg/xkcd-desktop/blob/master/Humor-Sans.ttf Usage: 1) Select the paths and texts you want to xkcdify 2) Go to Extensions > Modify paths > xkcdify 3) Adjust the parameters to tune the effect to your liking. You can enable the live preview using the checkbox at the bottom of the window This extension only processes paths. If you want to xkcdify ellipses, rectangles, and other shapes, convert them to paths first using Path > Object to path This project is not affiliated, authorized, or endorsed by xkcd. I'm just a guy on the internet who thinks xkcd is cool.
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Dynamic GUI example extensions with GTK
Nikki.Smith
For extension developers. Most extensions to Inkscape use an .inx file that describes a static user interface, then a Python script is run one time when the user clicks "Apply". To create a dynamic UI (that changes as the user clicks buttons, selects from dropdown menus, etc) you can build it in GTK using a Python script that runs immediately. Requires Inkscape v1.1 or newer. These short examples demonstrate a handful of functions in GTK+ 3. Now includes an example extension that uses a .glade XML file to create the UI with Gtk.Builder(). Also many small changes that result in much higher pylint code scores.
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Crossword Puzzle Generator
Jonathan Neuhauser
A simple crossword puzzle generator. - Generate simple crossword puzzles based on a list of words and clues. - Wordlist can be read in from a file. - Tries to find a relatively compact solution. The generation algorithm is based on genxword (https://github.com/riverrun/genxword). - Outputs the grid, clue list and solution (if requested) on newly added pages. - All different element types in the output are assigned a class to allow for easy manipulation of the design of the crossword; classes are reused if more than one crossword puzzle is generated inside a file. - The solution can be displayed as wordlist or as filled-out grid. - Letters can be marked as pre-filled by prefixing them with a `^` sign.
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Export Multi-DPI Tiff
ricaun
Inkscape Extension to Export Multi-DPI TIFF files with options for 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 and/or 4.0 scale for the base DPI. The `Multi-DPI TIFF (*.tiff)` is available in the Export section. Check the https://github.com/ricaun/inkscape-export-multi-dpi-tiff for details. Last release: https://github.com/ricaun/inkscape-export-multi-dpi-tiff/releases/tag/1.2.0 Tested: * Inkscape 1.4 * Inkscape 1.3
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Fix_A4
Alpha64
Straightening A4 format from raster image. Adaptation of Shrinivas Kulkarni's extension
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Inkscape - Remove Image Background (AI)
Phoca
Phoca - Remove Image Background (AI) extension is an Inkscape extension to help you easily remove backgrounds from raster images (JPG, PNG, WEBP, ...) using AI and the Rembg library. With Phoca - Inkscape Remove Image Background extension you can remove image background with help of different AI models. There are following options: - Model - select model - Post Process Mask - Yes | No - Alpha Matting - Yes | No - Alpha Matting Foreground Threshold - set value for Alpha matting foreground threshold (0 - 255) - Alpha Matting Background Threshold - set value for Alpha matting foreground threshold (0 - 255) - Alpha Matting Erode Size - set value for Alpha matting erode size (0 - 40) - Debug Usage: - Make sure you have your Rembg library environment set up correctly on your computer, see Be aware section below. - Select raster image, click on Raster - Remove Image Background. Set options and click on Apply button. - Then the selected image should have its background removed using AI. Be aware: - This extensions requires Rembg and PIL libraries (and their dependencies) installed on your system, see: https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg - This extension is for experienced users who have set up and tested the Rembg - a Python library on their computer. - Removing image backgrounds using AI models can be a very challenging process. Therefore, it is a good idea to have your environment set up correctly and try first to remove the background of an image using the Rembg library directly in the console How to install this extension: Just follow Inkscape guides for installing Inkscape extensions (download the ZIP package and unzip it to Inkscape extension folder and restart Inkscape) This extension needs the Python libraries Rembg and PIL and many of their other dependencies to run properly. So before using this extension, you need to install this complete environment using Python.
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Localization / translation example extension
Nikki.Smith
For extension developers. This minimal extension pulls together some helpful documentation about adding localization to an extension, including where the translation files go and what gettext commands to use on both Windows and Linux. Now includes localized text in the Python script. Also many small changes that result in a much higher pylint code score.
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Design Grid
Tatudesigner
A powerful extension for Inkscape that empowers designers and developers to create responsive grids effortlessly. Whether you're designing for the web or working on print projects, this extension provides the flexibility and control required for precise, grid-based designs. Customizable Grid Options: Create grids with columns or rows. Flexible Settings: * Specify the number of columns or rows. * Adjust the width/height of each column/row. * Set gutters for spacing between columns/rows. * Add optional padding for enhanced spacing control. * Stretch Grid (New!): Automatically expand the grid to fit the page size — perfect for full-width or full-height layouts. Responsive Design: Works seamlessly with any page size in Inkscape. Ideal for web layouts, print design, or any grid-based projects.
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Inkdaviz - Visualize Data in Inkscape
Rania Amina
Inkdaviz is an Inkscape extension that generates SVG chart from CSV data directly in Inkscape.. Dependencies This extension use matplot library to generate chart. Make sure this package already installed in your system: - python3-matplotlib - python3-tinycss2 # Installation - Download the files inkdaviz.py and inkdaviz.inx. - Copy both files to the extensions directory in Inkscape's configuration folder: - Linux: ~/.config/inkscape/extensions/ - Restart Inkscape. # Usage - Open extension the menu **Extensions > Generate > Inkdaviz.. - Select CSV file and fill the fiels. See help tab to get more info for each field. - Click Apply. Demo: https://youtu.be/QM1wGCrzK94 # Notes - You need to ungroup generated chart to make the object movable.
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Marz
Frank
This extension is for users of the FreeCAD Marz Workbench that relies on inkscape svg files. The user can add the required information to the paths in Inkscape so the Marz WB can recognize them as valid geometry references. Development: https://github.com/mnesarco/MarzWorkbench Tested on: Inkscape 1.3.2 (091e20ef0f, 2023-11-25) GLib version: 2.78.4 GTK version: 3.24.41 glibmm version: 2.66.1 gtkmm version: 3.24.5 libxml2 version: 2.11.5 libxslt version: 1.1.39 Cairo version: 1.18.0 Pango version: 1.51.2 HarfBuzz version: 8.1.1 OS version: GNOME 45 (Flatpak runtime)
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Multi page layout and margins
ElCoyotee
Setup the Inkscape canvas for projects with multiple pages. For example booklets or flyers. You can change the way the pages are ordered either a single array of pages for loose collection of pages or double pages for books. As well as creating and positioning the pages margins are added for cut safety zones or content region. The margins are grouped so they are easy to show or hide for export. MD5 Hash: 6746c85b3a35bfc4ab296e71d1af8d75
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Sort Object by Attribute
Jan Brocher
The BioVoxxel extension takes all selected objects and sorts their Z-order by the chosen attribute (ID, title, or label) in alphanumerical order. It is most useful if objects are somehow labeled in a numerical way and should e.g. be laid out in a grid prior to using Inkscape's grid arrange function and all objects are still vertically and horizontally aligned on top of each other. The extension was created and mist meant to be used together with the BioVoxxel Figure Tools in the software Fiji for the preparation of scientific publication figures in case image import does not respect Z-ordering. Download and extract into Inkscape's extension subfolder. Restart Inkscape. There should be a BioVoxxel submenu under the Extension menus available
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Remove All Clips
Maren Hachmann
This Inkscape extension purges all clip paths from the drawing. This will lead to all clipped objects becoming fully visible and easily editable again. Only use it for files with unnecessary clip paths, like those created by scientific diagramming software. To install this extension, go to 'Edit > Preferences > System' in Inkscape and look up the path to your user extensions in the list there. Drop the two files 'remove_clips.inx' and 'remove_clips.py' into the directory. Restart Inkscape. Find the extension under 'Extensions > Modify Path > Remove All Clips'.
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Split And Break Bezier At T
Mario Voigt
Splits a path at value t=0..1 (t=0.5 means 50%) Applies independently for each sub path in selection. Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/splitandbreakbezieratt
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Animate Order
Mario Voigt
Create animated SVG preview file and show it in browser. Helps to quickly evaluate line order for cutting processes. Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/animateorder Please also check out Maren's extension: https://inkscape.org/~Moini/%E2%98%85line-animator-draw-by-invisible-hand
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Cleanup Styles
Mario Voigt
This plugin is a bit similar to [Blueprint Maker](https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/blueprint-maker) but has a more special use case and a lot of options! It is useful for adjusting the stroke width and opacity of large groups. Usually for good laser cutting the line width has to match a maximum width to be recognized as a hairline. Additionally often opacity issues cause that lines are missed by laser cutter. Docs: https://y.stadtfabrikanten.org/cleanup-styles
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