VectorCraft

VectorCraft Online – Free Vector Editor in Your Browser

Preparing VectorCraft…

First visit downloads the editor once (≈19 MB). After that it opens instantly from your browser cache. Nothing you draw is uploaded.

Free · Open source · In your browser

The open-source Illustrator alternative, running right here. Pen tool, Pathfinder, live effects, SVG and PDF export. No install, no account, and your files never leave your device.

  • Official VectorCraft web build, unmodified
  • Runs locally with WebAssembly + WebGPU
  • MIT or Apache-2.0 licensed, made by the ArtCraft team

About the app

What is VectorCraft?

VectorCraft is a free, open-source vector illustration app that recreates the Adobe Illustrator workflow. It is written from scratch in Rust by the ArtCraft team, runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and FreeBSD, and runs in the browser through WebAssembly — which is how you can use it on this page.

VectorCraft 0.9.0 is alpha software: drawing, Pathfinder, gradients, type, live effects and SVG/PDF files work today, while reliable .ai exchange and 3D are still in progress. It was called DrawCraft until October 2026. Read the full VectorCraft explainer.

VectorCraft features

Illustrator’s workflow, rebuilt from scratch in Rust

VectorCraft follows Illustrator’s layout, tools, menus, panels and shortcuts, so if you have used Illustrator you already know where things are.

Pen and Direct Selection in the VectorCraft editor

Pen and Direct Selection

Real Bézier anchors and handles, Smart Guides and a contextual task bar, with Illustrator’s shortcuts.

Live Blends and Layers in the VectorCraft editor

Live Blends and Layers

Editable blend spines, clipping masks, and a Layers panel where every object is a row.

Perspective Grid in the VectorCraft editor

Perspective Grid

Draw on one- and two-point perspective planes, and keep the art editable in perspective.

Pathfinder artwork made in VectorCraft
Pathfinder
Gradient Mesh artwork made in VectorCraft
Gradient Mesh
Radial Repeat artwork made in VectorCraft
Radial Repeat
Envelope Distort artwork made in VectorCraft
Envelope Distort

Screenshots and artwork: VectorCraft contributors, MIT OR Apache-2.0.

Get started

How to use VectorCraft online

  1. 1

    Let it load once

    The first visit downloads the editor (about 19 MB). After that your browser keeps it, so it opens in a moment.

  2. 2

    Start or open a file

    Create a new document, or use File › Open for SVG, PDF, PDF-compatible .ai and native .vectorcraft files.

  3. 3

    Draw, then save or export

    Work with the Pen, shapes, Pathfinder and Appearance. File › Save and Export download straight to your computer.

Compare

VectorCraft vs Illustrator, Inkscape and Affinity

FeatureVectorCraft OnlineAdobe IllustratorInkscapeAffinity
PriceFreeFrom $22.99/moFreeFree
Runs in the browser
No install
No account needed
Open source
Illustrator-style tools & shortcuts
MaturityAlphaIndustry standardMatureMature

Prices as of October 2026. Affinity is free for individuals with a Canva account. Read the full VectorCraft vs Illustrator comparison.

Desktop app

Prefer a native app?

VectorCraft also runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux and FreeBSD, with signed installers from the official GitHub releases.

Download VectorCraft

VectorCraft FAQ

Is VectorCraft Online free?

Yes. VectorCraft is free, open-source software (MIT or Apache-2.0), and this site lets you use its web version without paying, installing anything or creating an account.

Is this the official VectorCraft website?

No. VectorCraft is made by the ArtCraft team, whose official site is getartcraft.com. VectorCraft Online is an independent site that hosts the unmodified official web build so you can use it instantly.

Are my drawings uploaded to a server?

No. The editor is a WebAssembly app that runs entirely in your browser. Files you open are read locally, and saving or exporting downloads the file to your own computer.

Which file formats does VectorCraft support?

VectorCraft opens and saves SVG, PDF and PDF-compatible .ai files, exports PNG, JPEG and WebP, and uses its own documented .vectorcraft format (JSON). It can also open Affinity documents, though it does not write them.

Is VectorCraft as good as Adobe Illustrator?

Not yet. VectorCraft is in alpha. Its authors estimate that about 88% of Illustrator 2026’s menu items, tools, effects and formats exist and that it is roughly 65% ready for real work. Reliable exchange of Illustrator’s own .ai files, 3D and generative AI are still missing.

Which browsers work?

A recent version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari on a computer. VectorCraft uses WebGPU when your browser has it and falls back to WebGL2 automatically. If the canvas stays blank, open vectorcraft.app/?webgl to force the WebGL renderer.

Can I use it on a phone or tablet?

It loads, but VectorCraft is a desktop-class editor built for a mouse and keyboard, with Illustrator-style panels and shortcuts. For real work, use a computer.

Can I download VectorCraft as a desktop app?

Yes. Signed builds for Windows, macOS, Linux and FreeBSD are published on the official GitHub releases page. See our download page for which file to pick.

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