Graphite

Graphite is a free, open source vector graphics editor and animation engine that combines layer-based compositing with node-based generative design, enabling fully nondestructive editing. It targets designers, artists, and content creators, from freelancers to professionals, who need a versatile 2D content creation tool. Positioned as a general-purpose graphics suite, it is available as a lightweight offline web app with upcoming desktop apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Key features

• Vector editing tools
• Node-based layers
• Procedural workflow for graphic design
• Nondestructive boolean operations
• Procedural polka dot patterns
• Procedurally generated animations
• Mandelbrot fractal generation
• Noise pattern fills
• Hybrid layer and node editing
• Raster and vector support
• Offline web app
• PWA installation
• WebAssembly and WebGPU performance
• Live collaborative editing (upcoming)
• Raster manipulation (upcoming)
• Desktop apps for Windows, Mac, Linux (upcoming)