Inkscape Tutorial: Complete Starter Guide for New Users

In this tutorial I’ll be providing a complete overview of the Inkscape application for those of you who may be beginners or new users. Follow along to learn more about Inkscape and how it’s used.
Check out this starter guide if you’re a Mac user: • Using Inkscape on Mac?...
Complete guide on using the Pen and Pencil tools: • The Complete Guide To ...
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Hire me to design your logo: logosbynick.com/
Contribute to the Inkscape project: inkscape.org/support-us/
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:46 Document Setup
11:03 Layout Overview
16:22 Basic Controls
22:24 Drawing Shapes & Objects
29:43 Path Operations
32:26 Aligning Objects
34:51 Fill & Stroke Menu
38:21 Practice Exercise
44:01 Saving & Exporting Your Work
47:06 Conclusion
Song: “In Da Mood” by Combustibles

[@guillermoromero6713]

You couldn't imagine how useful your videos have been for the last months since I've discovered your channel, your content is the definition of priceless.

[@LUCAfrog]

He's an Inkscape godsend! I purchased his master class years ago and it instantly made a difference in my artwork.. Game Changer!!! Thank you Nick!!!

[@gitgudpal]

From my point of view, I really think this is the best introduction video to Inkscape. Gold, right there! Just my humble opinion.

[@KRXOVRmedia]

Nick, you have played such a huge part of my development as a designer and CZcamsr. I have to thank you so much. You have no idea how much of an impact you made on me. You're the reason I decided to take CZcams seriously and also why I have been able to adapt to Inkscape after several failed attempts in the past. I'm beyond grateful for you.

[@manuelcabrera126]

At this point in my life, I never realized that I could still learn new tricks ... and make something out of it. Thanks, Nick.

[@TeressaJ1960]

After watching dozens of inkscape tutorials this is by far the clearest, easiest to follow!

[@altrogeruvah]

Ever since I moved to Linux, my love for Inkscape becomes stronger every day. Even though I mostly work with raster graphics for album covers, poster design etc., I have managed to integrate it to my workflow, it's really capable and intuitive. Obviously not as intuitive as Adobe Illustrator or Affinity Designer, but I genuinely appreciate all the hard work the Inkscape team has put in.

[@InspiredScience]

The montage in the beginning is amazing. I've worked with Illustrator for 25+ years and I'm nowhere near as efficient. Your level of skill is truly impressive!

[@academicalisthenics]

You know what they say. A software is only as powerful as its users!
And thus, your contributions of content to the Inkscape community are invaluable!
Thanks for all the time and effort you've put into these videos and keep up the great work!

[@IngeKaman]

Everything I know about Inkscape is from your videos and course. Thank you so much for the time you take to teach us.

[@andrewray2507]

This video repeatedly fired off my creativity. These simple tools really helped me feel more free in what I could do. Thank you.

[@studiol7999]

Nick, you really are the BEST person on CZcams for explaining things clearly and thoroughly without making it boring. Thank you so much for once again giving me exactly the information I was looking for. You are a lifesaver.

[@andrewwakefield4519]

Even though I have been using Inkscape for many years - occasionally as a hobbyist - this introductory video was very helpful. Thanks for this and all the other videos that you have provided!

[@thando2.0]

I've been following you for some years now and for me, you're the best teacher hands down. Your tutorials are always simple, concise and clear. Thank you so much Nick🙏

[@tapiomakinen]

Watching this video felt like it was custom made for me. You answered so many questions I've had while tinkering with Inkscape for couple of weeks now. Thanks!

[@WvSharpshooter]

been wracking my brain trying to figure this out on my own. Your video and the way you've explained things was so helpful and is very much appreciated.

[@ReviewRealmHub-ei9ne]

Hey this is Rafayed and I just want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the help and guidance you've provided me with in learning Logo design on Inkscape. Your support and expertise have been invaluable to me, and I truly appreciate your generosity in sharing your knowledge. Thank you for being such an amazing mentor. Your content was so valuable, easily understandable and very helpful. I learned a lot from it. Once again, thanks for this valuable content!

[@samkroes4611]

Thank you so much! I am just getting into Inkscape, and your tutorials (this one especially) have been so incredibly helpful! I came in knowing nothing, but I feel ready to experiment on my own more now. Thanks again, and I'm sure I'll be watching a lot more of your videos in the weeks to come!

[@LanBedro]

i literally just starting looking into free vector programs TODAY
the timing could not be better, bless up 🙏

[@abh623]

Thanks so much for the crystal clear tutorials , Nick. I've always enjoyed using Inkscape and your tutorials are so invaluable when it comes to appreciating its powerful capabilities.

[@air12345567]

I recently bought a laser and need to be able to create svg files. I chose Inkscape and have watched a few other tutorials and yours is by far the best! Thank you! I'll be back for more! Excellent teaching!

[@Mariam-Mina]

Great tutorial Nick as always! Even though it’s a beginner tutorial and I know everything you mentioned in this tutorial but I enjoyed watching it till the last second. You have a magic way Nick in teaching attracting people to watch your tutorial 👍 very well done!

[@sshirleyks]

This video is terribly useful! I’ve watched a lot of videos that go so fast that you can’t see what they’re doing. Yours is very clear and detailed. I bought an embroidery machine and need a way to make text and other designs to transfer to vp3 format. I stumbled onto inksense and inkstitch but couldn’t figure out how to use them. This video of yours is a great start. Thank you.

[@splitsandpens]

Outstanding video. Concise, ordered, easily comprehended.

[@bci3937]

Nick is the go to Inkscape Tutorist ever !

[@kellybmackenzie]

Thank you so much!! This is by far the best Inkscape guide I've found so far, it's helped me so much!!

[@SekouTV]

Thank you for your consistency in helping us out. I started with this video and continuing.

[@miriamharter9327]

If I could, I would like your videos multiple times 😂 you're the first CZcamsr I really want to donate to.

[@SvenSF]

so thankful for your work mate. i really appreciate that!

[@chromerims]

May you and yours be abundantly blessed for doing this. 👍
Love your channel and videos.

[@opeyemiogunkuade470]

Thank you for sharing your input. This is my first experience with Inkscape and i was a able to follow all through

[@michaeldenton8610]

You're a really good teacher. I really appreciate you producing this for us!

[@oglothenerd]

It is actually my programming skills that brought me here! 😆

[@cartoonistgautam1965]

i do like your simple yet powerful way of teaching.

[@AnilAtluriWord]

Thank you Nick. Great tutorial for beginners.

[@SuperHSecrets]

Such an awesome introduction to Inkscape. Thank you so much.

[@jimw544]

Thank you soo much! I have been looking for something like this for years to help me with my woodworking! I just Subscribed!

[@SamirPatnaik]

Absolutely perfect introduction! Concise, detailed and pedagogically sound presentation.

[@williamcaldwell9431]

This video was incredibly helpful. Thank you for making it.

[@yashchandra6585]

You are so good, Nick! Super grateful to you!
P.S. Good to see you in this video!

[@LogosByNick]

Cheers 🥂

[@MuhammadMunir1874]

Sir i don't have bezier tool in inkscape version 1.3@@LogosByNick

[@aminrezaie976]

as a long time watcher, i actually didn't know you created the gdquest logo! great work and also great tutorial ❤

[@user-vo3gt9xe2v]

God bless you man! Now I need to watch how to work with vectors

[@rmembrdapuurtv1260]

Big thanks! Outstanding step by step process. At last, Ive got my first project named yinyang save as svg and png. Feeling amazed. Puhon againnn next tutorial🤣

[@user-bx4mr5up9y]

Thanks Nick for your content , so helpful ❤

[@user-dh5cs9if7w]

Altamente recomendado. Confiança absoluta e instalação relâmpago! Tudo perfeito!

[@gauthamg.8711]

Awesome. Just what I needed!

[@williamm200]

thanks never knew about inkscape until i found your tuts!!

[@doctormo]

Really nice tutorial Nick!

[@mcj2024]

Thank you so much for your tutorials! Great content, I truly appreciate what you do and so on and so forth 😂❤

[@margershop7764]

Hi Nick, thank you very much for your videos, I always learn something new! Thank you very much !

[@abhinavkarkare]

Thank you very much for such tutorials. Very well made. Learned a lot.

[@alphamx13]

Excellent tutorial, I appreciate it !!

[@ameencoding]

I liked the simple way you explained things 🥰 Thank you sir.

[@icygeometry]

*WE MAKIN' IT OUT THE GRAPHIC DESIGN TUTORIALS WITH THIS ONE* 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🥶🥶

[@indiecorner246]

Great tutorial. Many, many thanks!

[@joetkeshub]

Great pedagogy Nick! Thank you!

[@kairu_b]

Very helpful starter guide! Thank you, sir!

[@Gilibert717]

Thank you very much. I wanted to work with inkscape for a while, since I love to work in illustartor (I´m unable to obtain it), but I just could figure out how to work with this software. Yout tutorial is very well structured, thank you.

[@bernardskerrett7350]

I enjoyed your demonstration. Just started my Promotional Printing business and was looking for something like this. I have no art background, but I hope your step-by-step instructions can take me to the point where I am at least comfortable with Inkscape.

[@lisamack4492]

Thank you! You’re always on point.

[@ahmadkazema1055]

Very helpful for beginners ,great job

[@blackrookgaming]

Extremely helpful, thank you!

[@wanderingmoon9772]

Just the inkscape tutorial I was looking for. I wanted vector over pixelation so I could scale my images without worrying about the graininess.

[@faithayaruja9317]

Thank you! Nick. 👏🏼

[@bertusattila]

You are my favourite teacher!

[@emotions25641]

So helpful. Thank you loads from Germany

[@MichiganMaker]

Fantastic training video. Perfect pace and masterful video editing/zooming

[@Abdul.Basit.Entrepreneur]

Thanks for the amazing tutorial, love it! ❤

[@l30n.marin3r0]

You are doing gods work sir

[@tckoppang]

So useful. Thank you!!

[@nanettetredoux7613]

Thank you so much for this.

[@laponiec]

Fantastic tutorial, thank you very much :)

[@patrickcyhui]

Your videos are so inspiring to me! 🎉

[@stasgershkovich360]

This is amazing thanks!

[@chico_macdaddy]

awesome tutorial, thank you

[@imthecode]

Exellent tutorial, very helpful

[@alex10012]

Thank you!

[@darlenepino1056]

This has been very helpful. Thank you

[@jongminlee241]

Your video helped me a lot! Thanks :D

[@kagasar]

Thanks a lot for your tutorials 👍

[@Glissadist]

This was awesome, thank you!

[@nzlemming]

You da man, Nick. Thanks.

[@pixelrancher]

Another great tutorial.

[@a7xfanben]

Your channel is awesome, thank you so much.

[@roxshivamsingh]

Premium level tutorial 🔥🔥🔥

[@COREL_1127]

Tnx Nick! now I can use my Coreldraw shortcuts in Inkscape. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@nature_guy]

You do great videos Nick! Thanks!

[@LogosByNick]

Thank you

[@Z80edits]

Thank you

[@jarenysidro608]

Thanks dude!

[@deepikamewada680]

Thanks for the valuable content

[@gurumoorthyganesan8141]

You are the Best... Best Ever!!!....

[@iammellbell]

Such a helpful and in deapth video, thank yuo so much!

[@HoseHead71]

Great content, thank you

[@Emily-qn5cz]

THANK YOU!! This is SO COOL!!! 😄😍🤗😎💓💓💓💓

[@pretzelpop]

thank you

[@Sound-Lord]

Thanks!

[@foodmore151]

thanks, you are awesome

[@pietdepad4103]

thanks I learned a lot of you video. One more happy man

[@NadaDadesh]

Wonderful tutorial! Eloquently worded, gradually guided and straight to the point. Thank you.

[@AncientWare]

I love your videos!

[@renatasantos5831]

thanks 💛✨