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Redefining state‑of‑the‑art graphics editing

Graphite is an in-development raster and vector graphics package that's free and open source. It is powered by a node graph compositing engine that fuses layers with nodes, providing a fully nondestructive editing experience.

# Graphite today
Vector graphics editing
Node-based layers
AI-assisted art creation
Open source and free forever
Graphite is a lightweight vector graphics editor that runs offline in your browser (no sign up required) and offers the unique feature of a node-driven procedural vector workflow.
# Graphite tomorrow
Looks and feels like traditional WYSIWYG design apps
Clean, intuitive interface built by designers, for designers
Real-time collaborative editing
Windows/Mac/Linux/Web/iPad
Roadmap
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# Powerful proceduralism Graphite's data-driven approach to graphic design affords some unique capabilities (while in alpha, these remain a work in progress):
Fully nondestructive editing with node-driven layers
Infinitely scalable raster content with no pixelation
Integrated generative AI models and graphics algorithms
Procedural pipelines for studio production environments
# One app to rule them all Stop jumping between programs. Planned features will make Graphite a first-class design tool for these disciplines (listed by priority):
Graphic Design
Image Editing
Digital Painting
Desktop Publishing
VFX Compositing
Motion Graphics
# Support the mission

You can help realize Graphite's ambitious vision of building the ultimate 2D creative tool. Graphite is built by a small, dedicated crew of volunteers in need of resources to grow.

Donate
# Art takes shape Make vector art out of shapes ranging from simple geometric primitives to complex Bézier curves. Style your shapes with strokes, fills, and gradients. Mix your layers with blend modes. Then export as SVG.
Vector art of Just of Potted Cactus

Just a Potted Cactus
Open this artwork to explore it yourself.

Co-createIdeateIllustrateGenerateIterate with Imaginate

**Imaginate** is a node powered by Stable Diffusion that makes AI-assisted art creation an easy, nondestructive process.

Add a touch of style

**Magically reimagine your vector drawings** in a fresh new style. Just place an Imaginate node between your layers and describe how it should end up looking.
Vector illustration of a light bulb
Watercolor painting of a light bulb
Watercolor painting of a light bulb gleaming with an exclamation mark inside
## Work fast and sloppy **Doodle a rough draft** without stressing over the details. Let Imaginate add the finishing touches to your artistic vision. Iterate with more passes until you're happy.
Sloppy poppy: vector doodle of California poppy flowers wrapped around a circle
Polished poppy: artistic, high-quality illustration of California poppy flowers wrapped around a circle
Botanical illustration of California poppies wrapped around a circle
Watch this timelapse showing the process of mixing traditional vector art (tracing a physical sketch and colorizing it, first two minutes) with using Imaginate to generate a background (last 45 seconds).
Graphite - Vector Editing: "Commander Basstronaut" Artwork (25x Timelapse)
(Recorded in an older version of Graphite from early 2023.)
# Get involved

The Graphite project could not exist without its community. Building its ambitious and versatile feature set will require contributions from artists, designers, developers, technical experts, and eagle-eyed bug hunters. Help build the future of digital art.

Volunteer