What is Grassy?
Grassy is an open-source vector graphics editor for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. It is designed to be an accessible and easy-to-use tool for creating 2D graphics such as illustrations, diagrams, charts, logos and animations.
Some of the key features of Grassy include:
- Intuitive user interface with a focus on usability for beginners
- Versatile vector drawing and shape tools
- Support for multiple pages and artboards
- Animation timeline for creating simple animations
- Export graphics to common formats like SVG, PNG, JPG
- Completely free and open-source under GPL 3 license
The project was started to provide a free, open alternative to commercial vector graphics software that is both user-friendly and reasonably well-featured. The goal is make vector graphics creation accessible for hobbyists, students, educators and anyone that cannot afford expensive commercial tools.
Grassy is written in C++ using the Qt framework. This makes it fast, nimble and available across Windows, MacOS and common Linux desktop environments like GNOME and KDE. The code is actively maintained on GitHub by a small team of developers and contributors.
Overall, Grassy is an excellent free option for anyone looking to easily create vector graphics, illustrations and diagrams on their desktop. Its friendly interface is great for beginners but it still provides all the key vector tools needed for basic projects.