VectorCraft online: a free alternative to Illustrator
VectorCraft is a free, open-source vector illustration app from the ArtCraft project, built as an alternative to Illustrator. It has pen, shape and path tools, Pathfinder and Shape Builder, gradients and type, and works with SVG, PDF, AI and EPS files.
Best on a desktop browser. This editor has desktop menus and shortcuts.
Use it online or download it
| Online on AnyEdit | Desktop app | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Runs in your browser: nothing to install | Runs as a native app on macOS, Windows and Linux |
| Version | Opens the same engine as the desktop app (version 0.11.0) | Better for large artwork and long sessions |
| Your files | Your drawings stay on your device | Files open straight from your disk |
| Good to know | Best on a desktop browser. The project calls itself alpha | Available from the official project page |
Download VectorCraft for your computer
You do not have to install anything: open the editor in your browser and start. If you prefer a desktop app, the official release on GitHub (version 0.11.0, checked 2026-10-15) has these files. The links below go to the official release. AnyEdit does not host or forward the installers.
- Windows. Download the
.msiinstaller for your PC and run it, or take the portable.zipif you do not want to install. Pick 64-bit Intel/AMD for most PCs, ARM64 for Snapdragon and other ARM PCs, 32-bit only for old 32-bit systems. - macOS. Download the single universal
.dmg, which runs on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs, then open it. - Linux. Choose an AppImage (runs without installing), a
.deb(Debian, Ubuntu), an.rpm(Fedora, RHEL, openSUSE), a Flatpak bundle or a tarball, for x86_64 or ARM64. - Check the file. Each release has a
SHA256SUMS.txtthat lists a checksum for every file.
Newer versions may be available: see the latest VectorCraft release. The online editor on AnyEdit runs version 0.11.0.
What you should know
- AnyEdit is not the official VectorCraft site and is not affiliated with Illustrator's maker. The name Illustrator is used only to describe what VectorCraft can replace.
- See the Vector editor page for what we tested and known issues. VectorCraft is one of the 13 ArtCraft apps. Wondering if it is safe and free? Read the ArtCraft review.
Official page: getartcraft.com/apps/vectorcraft · source code · releases