Anyone know of an Illustrator type program

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January 25, 2024, 01:59 PM

1s1k

Anyone know of an Illustrator type program

I was going to download Illustrator and my OS is too old so I'm looking for something similar. It doesn't have to as capable as illustrator since I am just wanting to do some basic line drawings and type using Fonts.

Do local libraries have computers that have graphic arts capable computers?

January 25, 2024, 03:33 PM

architect

quote:
Originally posted by 1s1k:
I was going to download Illustrator and my OS is too old so I'm looking for something similar. It doesn't have to as capable as illustrator since I am just wanting to do some basic line drawings and type using Fonts.

I usually use GIMP for this kind of stuff. Doesn't hurt that it is FOSS (Free Open Source Software). I plating around with GIMP, I found another free program that might be better for your needs, take a look at InkScape.

quote:
Do local libraries have computers that have graphic arts capable computers?

Ours in NoVA do, but I won't use Windows so I don't really know details.

January 25, 2024, 03:36 PM

mark123

https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/

January 25, 2024, 03:48 PM

cparktd

I used to keep Illustrator and Photoshop...

But now, screw Adobe and their ridiculous subscriptions only.

I switched to Affinity.

I was actually pretty proficient with Illustrator but find my old ass having trouble learning Affinity.

January 25, 2024, 04:23 PM

83v45magna

If it needs to be vector based graphics, CorelDraw used to be the only other game in town.

Corel

January 25, 2024, 04:30 PM

Lineman101

Like above, Inkscape does vector and free

January 25, 2024, 10:55 PM

mcrimm

I have both Corel and Affinity. They’re both fantastic. I’ve used Corel for about 25 years.

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January 26, 2024, 12:31 AM

1s1k

Ok thanks for the suggestions guys.

Yeah I used to use Illustrator every day at work but I’m retired and even if my computer was new enough to handle it I’m not paying a monthly subscription for something I might now use a couple times a year max.

January 26, 2024, 02:36 AM

bronicabill

quote:
Originally posted by 1s1k:
I was going to download Illustrator and my OS is too old so I'm looking for something similar. It doesn't have to as capable as illustrator since I am just wanting to do some basic line drawings and type using Fonts.
<<snip>>

Based on reading this thread, I just downloaded an installed InkScape to try out. I haven't used CorelDRAW in many years, but it used to be my "go to" drawing program. So far, InkScape seems to work pretty much exactly the same way, and I couldn't be happier that I've discovered it thanks to SigForum!

Not sure what your OS is, but there are several versions for older OS's listed on their site...