Inkscape vs GIMP: Complete Comparison for New Users

Deciding when to use Inkscape vs GIMP is a common dilemma a lot of new designers find themselves in, but they’re both very different tools. In this post I’ll be comparing both applications and going over what their intended uses are. 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: Want to learn more about how GIMP works? Check out The GIMP Series - a comprehensive collection of over 60 videos where I go over all of the major tools, features and functions in GIMP and explain what they are and demonstrate how they work. Learn more here: Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Raster vs vector graphics 02:45 About GIMP 03:31 Common uses for GIMP 05:06 Disadvantages of using GIMP 06:07 About Inkscape 06:52 Common uses for Inkscape 08:42 Disadvantages of using