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# An Open Source Web-Based AI-Powered Vector Graphics Editor: Wait, What? 🤯
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/graphite/
- Published: 2023-11-04T03:59:35.000Z
- Updated: 2023-11-04T03:59:35.000Z
- Description: Graphite is an interesting upcoming vector graphics editor. Learn more about it.
- Author: Sourav Rudra
- Tags: First Look, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

This time around, we have an **in-development 2D graphics editor** called 'Graphite' that is completely free and open-source. It focuses on providing a completely **non-destructive WYSIWYG editing experience**.

Some of the [best vector graphics editors](https://itsfoss.com/vector-graphics-editors-linux/#bonus-svg-edit-web-based-alternative-) for Linux out there have a dedicated app to get the job done, but Graphite takes a different approach by being **a browser-only app**. Though, it has plans to provide desktop apps for Linux, Windows, and macOS as per its roadmap.

Considering it can run on the web, it aims to be a lightweight option while being loaded with all the essential features. 

📋

Currently, the app is in its alpha stage of development. So, most of its planned features are in a conceptual state.

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## Graphite: Overview ⭐

![a screenshot of graphite web banner](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/11/Graphite_1.png)

Graphite is a lightweight **Rust-based vector graphics editor** that runs on a web browser. Powered by the **Graphene node graph composition engine,** it provides a good layer-based editor that comes with great accessibility.

Some of the **most notable features** include:

- **A sleek, intuitive interface.**
- **Node graph image effects.**
- **AI-assisted art creation.**
- **Real-time collaboration.**

The developers share a video that depicts almost all the above-mentioned features. I was impressed with how straightforward the editing experience looks in the video.

Seeing that, I tried out my hand at making the following masterpiece using its [development build](dev.graphite.rs), the **editing experience was similar to what you find on most graphics editors** out there.

But, I had to look around for the various options manually, as there was **no official documentation** for Graphite. 

I had a chat with the lead developer earlier, and he said that they are on it, and to expect it soon. 

Not to forget, considering it is a lightweight app, we get numerous options that require documentation (which in itself sounds wonderful!). 

![a screenshot of graphite](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/08/Graphite_2.jpg)

Of course, we cannot test out the true essence of what the app aims to be in this state. However, to me, Graphite vector graphics editor sounds **disruptive**, if it manages to achieve what it showcases/promises.

I would also be curious to see how they add an AI-assisted art creation on a free and open-source app. Who wouldn't want to use that? I know right! 🤩

Meanwhile, I recommend you keep an eye on [Graphite's Roadmap](https://graphite.rs/features/?ref=itsfoss.com) and [GitHub repo](https://github.com/GraphiteEditor/Graphite?ref=itsfoss.com) to know about important development milestones or to join in to contribute.

## 📥 Get Graphite

As this is a web app, it can **basically run on any supported web browser**, though I am not certain how the editing experience on a smartphone will be. But for desktops, laptops, and even tablets, this can turn out to be the great option.

You can head over to the [online editor](https://editor.graphite.rs/?ref=itsfoss.com) to access the latest alpha build. If you want to access the latest development build, you can try the [dev version](https://dev.graphite.rs/?ref=itsfoss.com) as well.

[Graphite](https://editor.graphite.rs/?ref=itsfoss.com)

*💬 What do you think about Graphite vector graphics editor? Do you like its concept? Do you think they can pull it off? Let me know your thoughts on the same.*