Product summary
Inkscape Portable is a compact, freely distributed (GPL) version of the popular Inkscape vector editor, packaged to run from a removable drive on Windows machines. It offers core drawing and image-editing tools in a lighter, portable form factor and is published by the Inkscape project.
Category and similar tools
This release sits within design and photography applications, under the broader graphics editors umbrella — focused on drawing and retouching workflows.
If you want an alternative or the full install, the standard Inkscape edition (also free) is the closest option.
Usage figures and footprint
Added to our catalog in 2011, the portable build has recorded 98,411 total installations to date and saw 8 downloads in the past week. The package is known for taking up less disk space than many other programs in its category, making it convenient for users with limited storage or who prefer a portable setup.
Where it’s popular
- Serbia
- Taiwan (Province of China)
- India
Version history and updates
Current release: 0.48
Most recent update recorded: June 6, 2011
Compatibility and available languages
Compatible with Windows 2000 and earlier releases. The interface is provided in multiple languages, including:
- German
- Spanish
- English
Technical
- Windows
- Arabic
- Czech
- Danish
- German
- Greek
- English
- Spanish
- Finnish
- French
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Swedish
- Turkish
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Free