Your playlists are awesome. I've already uninstalled the cracked Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Gonna use free softwares from now on as I'm a student, to save money. ❤
I was able to use this tip to bring in a folding knife pattern, and ungroup the components, resize, and still check that the components would work together. Slow but steady progress over the last week thanks to you. To think a week ago, all that I could do was draw snowmen! Thanks for your thorough tutorials.
Thank you for all these tutorials. I have gained a working knowledge of inkscape. my goal is to import PDF patterns and tesselate the individual pieces to save fabric when cutting out a pattern.
Interesting! Maybe I'll use Inkscape for my book cover designs too. I have enjoyed your tutorials and learned a lot as I'm planning to create merch for my online Christian store. Thanks a bunch!
What's your pdf viewer? You have an interesting set of programs installed in your pc. I was confused at first, I thought you're using Linux, but then you're not. You don't typically see those programs being used in Windows. You're like, a dedicated Linux user, that have no choice but to use a Windows PC, and you brought Linux into it. Keep it up!
ha ha, I guess thats right, Kevin. I don't even remember what pdf viewer this was, maybe SumatraPDF. If I ever have to use Windows, I do still try to run as much open source software as I can.
Hi, your tutorials are very useful. I haven't worked through every one, but your first few have enabled me to begin a leather-making business using Inkscape. I have no design experience except your tutorials. I'm trying to make a leather credit card holder and have dragged my pdf image of a pattern into Inkscape. Then I ungrouped. Now I'm trying to figure out how to make the holes all around the perimeter of each pattern piece so my laser will make the holes. Then of course I will need to sew the holes together, so they need to be the same place on each pattern. Does that make sense? If you can refer me to a previous lesson, that would be great. If you need to help me in another way I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance!
I like you inkscape tutorials! I had a query. I have a number set (0 to 9) vector collection. Is there a way of extracting all the 10 numbers separately into 10 svg files once I open it in inkscape? I want to avoid the manual task of selecting all the 10 numbers separately and then saving them.... it is too much of time waste when I have a vector set with more images
Hi TJ Free, Thanks for all these tutorials, their awesome and you explain that stuff really well. My greatest challenge in editing PDF's is that Inkscape doesn't bring an AutoCAD generated PDF (coming as vectors) in its original layers, instead, it generates a single layer and I cannot turn off layers that otherwise can be turned on/off in AutoCAD. How would you advise removing undesired layers? For example - turning on/off layers or removing grid lines or annotation symbols. I often receive construction drawings in PDF format and using Inkscape to add my sketches and comments in a different layer, but without removing unnecessary layers from the original drawing, the end result looks messy. Thanks!
Thankyou for these tutorials hat for once I have been able to understand. Pleas can you advise, can I import a DXF file directly into inkscape in order to start editing it or do I need it to be in another file format to do this? Thank you
@@mcraeonline8127 Yes, just not sure when, :). I'd really like to do an Inkscape series focused on designing and formatting for cnc machines, laser cutters, etc... and would likely do some DXF import.
@@TJFREE I am a blacksmith n I am trying to do more designing on the computer especially vectorising cteating dxf's to send to the laser cutters I use. It would open up massive design opprotunities for me if I could do this editing, I have been blown away by the possibilities sonce looking into it. I personally would be v interested in your tutorial idea n encourage u to do it asap :-)
Yes, I did just double click, but sometimes text in PDF files is really just an image. In this case the only was to edit it is to run it through OCR software first, which detects letters in an image and converts it to editable text.
Hey just downloaded this, your videos are a great help. Quick q, importing old .ai files (pdf import) directly from file- files cropping objects to artbox, no matter the import settings. Why?
I am trying desperately to learn Inkscape but when I try to some of the operations, my computer either bogs down or freezes altogether. I am running an I3 processor and have 8 gig of memory. Can you give me some idea what type of computer you are using. Yours seems to operate very fast. I'm not sure what is the problem with mine. I'd appreciate knowing what are the minimum requirements to run Inkscape. Thanks for your series of tutorials. I find them so important.
Hi Ray. The computer I used for these tutorials has an i5-2400 and 8gb of ram. It doesn't sound like your hardware is the problem. I couldn't find exact hardware requirements, but in my experience they are very low. I am able to run inkscape fairly smooth on my $150 chromebook (using Debian, not ChromeOS), and have also ran it on intel celeron and atom processors, with 2gb ram. If its feasible, I would suggest doing a fresh Windows (?) install, or maybe install a linux OS along side your current Windows OS, and see if it performs any differently.
Once I finish editing page one of my PDF, how do I grab page two to edit it and page three etc...? Then does it all save together when completed? Since I could only edit one page at a time and when I "saved as" it did not combine it back the the other pages of the PDF. Thank you!
Good question. Inkscape does not let you recombine pages in a PDF. There is another free tool called Scribus that lets you do this. Export each PDF page from Inkscape as an individual image, like PNG, and then import them each into Scribus.
I have a scroll saw pattern book that has images in it. I have scanned those into my computer. When I try to work with any of them, I can't seem to ungroup or break apart any of the parts of the image. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or if it's just my computer not responding to what I am telling it to do. I have also tried saving as .jpg files and doing the Trace Bitmat thing but that didn't work out for me either. I'm just not sure what to do and there is nobody to ask.
Hi Ray, I've done similar things, and I know it can be tricky. I think playing around with settings in the 'Trace Bitmap' tool will be key. I usually crop to the portion of the image I want using Gimp, then bring it into Inkscape, trace bitmap, ungroup, and choose the one layer that will work best, then double click it to get into Node Edit Mode.
@@TJFREE thanks for that suggestion. I have Gimp but I don't know how to use it either. I'll keep plugging away at it. I wish there was a class or someone nearby to tutor me. I know that if I could get some one on one time I could learn Inkscape. Thanks again.
Hi Julie. I think you're right. Sometimes people design something as an image, and then export the image as a PDF. If this is the case, it can only be edited in a raster editor, and only the pixels...
Thank you TJ, very helpful. I have a cuestion: Is possible to give a sharpening to the text in this software ? for example, in case that text is not so visible.
Hello ... I want to know how. I have opened a PDF file in Inkscape. but it can't be edited ... I pressed press shif + ctrl + G but it can't be like the video tutorial. do you need an application / support script to be able to edit the PDF. thanks.
Hi. A lot depends on how the pdf was created. Sometimes what looks like text is actually an image. I haven't found a really good, free pdf editor yet, but there are some good web based solutions that offer free trials, like www.sejda.com/pdf-editor and www.pdfescape.com/
When I save the pdf, there are missing pieces (colours, shapes). Even if I just open it and save a copy without editing. Only if I save it as png it preserves all the elements, but I need to work with the pdf format... do you know how can I solve this?
Your playlists are awesome.
I've already uninstalled the cracked Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Gonna use free softwares from now on as I'm a student, to save money. ❤
are adobe apps free or not ?
@@maglan8 no. You have to pay subscription to use it legally.
Thanks! I am loving the Inkscape tutorials you made years ago!
I was able to use this tip to bring in a folding knife pattern, and ungroup the components, resize, and still check that the components would work together. Slow but steady progress over the last week thanks to you. To think a week ago, all that I could do was draw snowmen! Thanks for your thorough tutorials.
I love hearing that! Thanks for sharing. Best of luck in the future.
That's so AWESOME to find out that InkScape can do this :)
Thank you for all these tutorials. I have gained a working knowledge of inkscape. my goal is to import PDF patterns and tesselate the individual pieces to save fabric when cutting out a pattern.
This channel deserve a lot more! Thx a lot for the information, always clear, straight to the point and very natural .
pdf s are sophisticated files so it is nice to see that you can edit them using inkscape 👍
WOW! This was all cool, but the PDF thing ROCKS! Thanks!
This is exactly what I've been looking for, thanks!
You're welcome, Christian!
Interesting! Maybe I'll use Inkscape for my book cover designs too. I have enjoyed your tutorials and learned a lot as I'm planning to create merch for my online Christian store. Thanks a bunch!
Welcome back to another inkscape tutorial
I don't comment very often on any videos, but this is pretty cool.
This is Fantastically Awesome what a Great Free Piece of software :) :) :)
thank you Tj always gold info here
Hi T.J , nice to meet you, you just made my day. Please can you also ungroup in editing other documents format,,( jpeg, png and word docs?
What's your pdf viewer? You have an interesting set of programs installed in your pc. I was confused at first, I thought you're using Linux, but then you're not. You don't typically see those programs being used in Windows. You're like, a dedicated Linux user, that have no choice but to use a Windows PC, and you brought Linux into it. Keep it up!
ha ha, I guess thats right, Kevin. I don't even remember what pdf viewer this was, maybe SumatraPDF. If I ever have to use Windows, I do still try to run as much open source software as I can.
Wow, this is amazing!!! I just had a need to edit a PDF yesterday and I couldn't find any way to do it. Thank you!!
Loving these. Thanks.
Wow! I had no idea! You're the man, TJ! Thanks!
Hi, your tutorials are very useful. I haven't worked through every one, but your first few have enabled me to begin a leather-making business using Inkscape. I have no design experience except your tutorials. I'm trying to make a leather credit card holder and have dragged my pdf image of a pattern into Inkscape. Then I ungrouped. Now I'm trying to figure out how to make the holes all around the perimeter of each pattern piece so my laser will make the holes. Then of course I will need to sew the holes together, so they need to be the same place on each pattern. Does that make sense? If you can refer me to a previous lesson, that would be great. If you need to help me in another way I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance!
I like you inkscape tutorials!
I had a query. I have a number set (0 to 9) vector collection. Is there a way of extracting all the 10 numbers separately into 10 svg files once I open it in inkscape? I want to avoid the manual task of selecting all the 10 numbers separately and then saving them.... it is too much of time waste when I have a vector set with more images
Fabulous content, subscribed and liked obviously.
Wow! So many Ideas now
Hi TJ Free, Thanks for all these tutorials, their awesome and you explain that stuff really well.
My greatest challenge in editing PDF's is that Inkscape doesn't bring an AutoCAD generated PDF (coming as vectors) in its original layers, instead, it generates a single layer and I cannot turn off layers that otherwise can be turned on/off in AutoCAD.
How would you advise removing undesired layers?
For example - turning on/off layers or removing grid lines or annotation symbols.
I often receive construction drawings in PDF format and using Inkscape to add my sketches and comments in a different layer, but without removing unnecessary layers from the original drawing, the end result looks messy.
Thanks!
Nice info will share it!
Omg ...why are you using a light theme??? My eyessss are dying 😂
Thanks, excellent tutorial
You're welcome!
Excellent ! Splitting of page !
Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍
I'm curious about something: how did Inkscape know the shape and image of the Rasberry Processor under beneath ''RASPERRY PI\t BEGINNER'S GUIDE'' ?
tried on a doc I didnt think would separate, but worked well thanks.
Hi Brian! Glad to hear it.
If I import an svg file of a logo for instance, how can I change things about it such as color of some of the text etc... ?
Wow nice tutorial
Where is the option to remove the background?
Omg. You saved me so much frustration. Thank you!
Glad to hear it!
Can I ask what pdf program you are using?.
Thanks.
Dave
Thankyou for these tutorials hat for once I have been able to understand. Pleas can you advise, can I import a DXF file directly into inkscape in order to start editing it or do I need it to be in another file format to do this? Thank you
Hi Stephen. Yes, DXF import ss supported in Inkscape. I haven't tried it, so I'm not sure what kind of results to expects.
@@TJFREE any chance of a future tutorial ;-)
@@mcraeonline8127 Yes, just not sure when, :). I'd really like to do an Inkscape series focused on designing and formatting for cnc machines, laser cutters, etc... and would likely do some DXF import.
@@TJFREE I am a blacksmith n I am trying to do more designing on the computer especially vectorising cteating dxf's to send to the laser cutters I use. It would open up massive design opprotunities for me if I could do this editing, I have been blown away by the possibilities sonce looking into it. I personally would be v interested in your tutorial idea n encourage u to do it asap :-)
@@mcraeonline8127 That's good to know. I'll see what i can do!
But not with me: PDF dragged in -> remains just one object ??
So cool!!!
Cool like it
Can you print these imported PDF files from Inkscape? That is the question.
Has this changed since your video mine just says failed to load
I try to ungroup a social media icons from pixabay to Inkscape but it didn’t
Can pdf be compressed in inkscape?
Hello TJ , good tutorial. I question can I import JPG files to inkscape. I use chromebook
How did you edit the text? Just double-click? Mine does not allow it.
Yes, I did just double click, but sometimes text in PDF files is really just an image. In this case the only was to edit it is to run it through OCR software first, which detects letters in an image and converts it to editable text.
when i imported the jpg to pdf converted file into inkscape it comes white sheet why sir please help me
Hey just downloaded this, your videos are a great help. Quick q, importing old .ai files (pdf import) directly from file- files cropping objects to artbox, no matter the import settings. Why?
muito obrigado.
You're welcome!
I am trying desperately to learn Inkscape but when I try to some of the operations, my computer either bogs down or freezes altogether. I am running an I3 processor and have 8 gig of memory. Can you give me some idea what type of computer you are using. Yours seems to operate very fast. I'm not sure what is the problem with mine. I'd appreciate knowing what are the minimum requirements to run Inkscape. Thanks for your series of tutorials. I find them so important.
Hi Ray. The computer I used for these tutorials has an i5-2400 and 8gb of ram. It doesn't sound like your hardware is the problem. I couldn't find exact hardware requirements, but in my experience they are very low. I am able to run inkscape fairly smooth on my $150 chromebook (using Debian, not ChromeOS), and have also ran it on intel celeron and atom processors, with 2gb ram. If its feasible, I would suggest doing a fresh Windows (?) install, or maybe install a linux OS along side your current Windows OS, and see if it performs any differently.
Awesome...
How can I retain the texts when I convert the PDF to dxf?
Once I finish editing page one of my PDF, how do I grab page two to edit it and page three etc...? Then does it all save together when completed? Since I could only edit one page at a time and when I "saved as" it did not combine it back the the other pages of the PDF.
Thank you!
Good question. Inkscape does not let you recombine pages in a PDF. There is another free tool called Scribus that lets you do this. Export each PDF page from Inkscape as an individual image, like PNG, and then import them each into Scribus.
@@TJFREE Thank you very much!
I have a scroll saw pattern book that has images in it. I have scanned those into my computer. When I try to work with any of them, I can't seem to ungroup or break apart any of the parts of the image. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or if it's just my computer not responding to what I am telling it to do. I have also tried saving as .jpg files and doing the Trace Bitmat thing but that didn't work out for me either. I'm just not sure what to do and there is nobody to ask.
Hi Ray, I've done similar things, and I know it can be tricky. I think playing around with settings in the 'Trace Bitmap' tool will be key. I usually crop to the portion of the image I want using Gimp, then bring it into Inkscape, trace bitmap, ungroup, and choose the one layer that will work best, then double click it to get into Node Edit Mode.
@@TJFREE thanks for that suggestion. I have Gimp but I don't know how to use it either. I'll keep plugging away at it. I wish there was a class or someone nearby to tutor me. I know that if I could get some one on one time I could learn Inkscape. Thanks again.
Great!
I can't edit the PDF at all. I wonder if it was just created as an image and not an actual PDF. Would this still work? I am guessing no. :(
Hi Julie. I think you're right. Sometimes people design something as an image, and then export the image as a PDF. If this is the case, it can only be edited in a raster editor, and only the pixels...
Thank you TJ, very helpful. I have a cuestion: Is possible to give a sharpening to the text in this software ? for example, in case that text is not so visible.
Yes, the text can possibly be made more clear using the Trace Bitmap tool, shown in this video: th-cam.com/video/E7HwLTQu2FI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Bro !!
I was told that Inkscape is the only program to edit PDFs. I can't get it to work at all. Seems like trash.
Actually I can't divide almost any pdf I've tried, only one out of ten and even that was only divided partially.
Noice. Didn't know this
Than you,!
👏👏
Can't you edit, add text, and images?
Hey TJ, If I don't have the font on my PC, can I simply use a font that IS available?
Yes, but try to pick one similar, because is may throw off the text formatting and design otherwise.
wow...mind blown
Tanks for the Video, to edit the text, you have to highlight the hole text in the box cut it out and paste it back
TJ... what is the primary difference between importing an image vs opening an image in Inkscape..?
I think Inkscape will always import images, even if you tell it to 'open' and image. So really, there is no difference, images are always imported.
Thanks TJ
Hi, can this edit scanned pdf file?
Good question. Probably not, because most scanning software will just make the pdf out of a single image for each page.
Amazing
Hello ... I want to know how. I have opened a PDF file in Inkscape. but it can't be edited ... I pressed press shif + ctrl + G but it can't be like the video tutorial. do you need an application / support script to be able to edit the PDF. thanks.
Hi. A lot depends on how the pdf was created. Sometimes what looks like text is actually an image. I haven't found a really good, free pdf editor yet, but there are some good web based solutions that offer free trials, like www.sejda.com/pdf-editor and www.pdfescape.com/
When I save the pdf, there are missing pieces (colours, shapes). Even if I just open it and save a copy without editing. Only if I save it as png it preserves all the elements, but I need to work with the pdf format... do you know how can I solve this?
please post a tutorial with vector art of person
How to quickly make zigzag leaf of strawberry which was on magazine top
Libreoffice Draw does this slightly better.
🍁🍂🌻🐞☄️🌧️
one page at a time LOL
where can I find pdf's to import