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VectorCraft online — the open-source Illustrator alternative in your browser

Draw with paths, shapes and editable type. Free to try, with no account required.

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VectorCraft editing a Neon Drive poster with selected type and appearance controls
Upstream app screenshot. Browser controls and features may differ.

What is VectorCraft

VectorCraft is an open-source vector art app by the ArtCraft team. Use a path-based workflow for illustrations, posters, marks and other artwork that needs editable shapes rather than a fixed grid of pixels.

Source code is published under MIT or Apache-2.0. The app and its bundled assets have their own notices; this independent site keeps the upstream web build unchanged.

Source: VectorCraft repository · Checked 2026-10-16.

How to use VectorCraft online

  1. Start an artboard

    Launch the browser build and create a document sized for your illustration or layout.

  2. Build and refine shapes

    Combine simple forms, work with paths and add type. Keep related elements organized in layers.

  3. Save the editable artwork

    Keep an editable project and export a separate delivery file. Inspect how your destination app displays it.

Run VectorCraft in a browser tab .

Make room for the work

Shape the path

Build artwork from shapes and editable curves. Adjust anchor points and handles when a basic shape needs more precise control.

Organize the composition

Use artboards and layers to keep a poster, illustration or set of design variations understandable as it grows.

Check the final output

Create with vectors, then choose an appropriate export for the destination. Inspect effects and typography after export or import into another app.

What you can and cannot do yet

Use the features above as a starting point. Keep these limits in view:

  • Do not expect complete Illustrator file, plugin or effect compatibility. Test representative artwork before migration.
  • Font availability and text rendering can vary by operating system and browser.
  • This is developing software; complex effects and large scenes can stress a browser tab.

Read the upstream status and documentation

FAQ

A few things to know before you start.

When should I choose VectorCraft instead of PhotoCraft?

Use VectorCraft for path-based illustration, logos and scalable shapes. Use PhotoCraft for retouching pixels or building a layered photo composition.

Can I move an Illustrator project directly?

Treat interchange as a compatibility test. Keep the original project, check the formats supported by the current upstream release, and inspect type, effects and shapes after importing.

Is the source code available?

Yes. VectorCraft's upstream source is published by ArtCraft under MIT or Apache-2.0, with separate licenses for bundled assets.