Check out unusual open-source vector design tool Graphite
Promising free app combines the ease of layer-based workflows with the power of a node graph. More bitmap editing tools planned, too.
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
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Scene Group releases Cavalry 2.4
Next-gen motion design software gets new noise shader and support for custom filters, plus the option to deform images using 2D meshes.
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
PhotoLine 25 now reads Cryptomatte data
Check out the new features in the sub-$100 image editing app, including support for Cryptomatte data when retouching 3D renders.
Friday, January 24th, 2025
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Holiday 2024 deals for CG artists
Updated 24 December: Find discounts on CG hardware and software available until New Year, including 3DCoat, FumeFX and Yeti.
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
Inkscape 1.4 is out
Open-source vector design tool gets improvements to workflow with filters, fonts and color palettes, and support for Affinity Designer files.
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2025.2
3D modeling and animation software gets support for SVG files and a new Flow Retopology plugin for cloud-based workflow.
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
Use Affinity Photo for free until 2025
Try the popular image editing and digital painting tool for free as part of Serif's extended six-month free trial of its Affinity apps.
Monday, July 8th, 2024
Canva acquires the Affinity tools
New owner pledges to preserve perpetual licenses of pro design tools - and key Adobe alternatives - Affinity Designer, Photo and Publisher.
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Winter 2023 deals for CG artists
Discover great seasonal discounts on 3D assets, apps and software, including offers still valid until the end of December.
Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
Inkscape 1.3 ships
Open-source vector design tool gets new Shape Builder for creating complex forms, '2-4x' speed boosts on multi-core CPUs.
Tuesday, July 25th, 2023
Computerinsel releases PhotoLine 24
Check out the new features in the sub-$100 image editing software, including better layer workflow.
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023
Serif ships Affinity Photo 2.1
Free update makes 'hundreds of improvements' to the digital painting and image editing app, including to Brushes and Layers.
Thursday, May 18th, 2023
Scene Group ships Cavalry 1.5
Check out the new features in the next-generation motion design tool, including the new Layouts system for building responsive graphics.
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023