VectorCraft is a free, open-source vector illustration app that recreates the Adobe Illustrator workflow. It is written from scratch ("clean-room") in pure Rust, runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux and FreeBSD, and also runs in a web browser through WebAssembly. You can try it right now on this site.
Who makes it?
VectorCraft is built by the ArtCraft team, whose main product is ArtCraft, an AI image and video studio. It is one of their Crafting Apps, a set of free open-source creative tools that each mirror a well-known Adobe product:
| App | Similar to | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| PhotoCraft | Photoshop | Image editing, layers, masks, PSD files |
| VectorCraft | Illustrator | Vector illustration |
| FilmCraft | Premiere Pro | Video editing, color and sound |
| LightCraft | Lightroom | Photo library and raw development |
| PdfCraft | Acrobat | Reading and organizing PDFs |
| EffectCraft | After Effects | Motion graphics and visual effects |
| DesignCraft | InDesign | Page layout and publishing |
VectorCraft is an independent project and is not affiliated with Adobe.
Why did VectorCraft go viral?
In early October 2026 the ArtCraft team released the Crafting Apps together, and tech and photography sites widely covered the idea of free, open-source rebuilds of the Adobe suite — reportedly written with heavy use of AI coding tools. PhotoCraft drew the most attention, and VectorCraft followed, quickly passing thousands of GitHub stars.
VectorCraft used to be called DrawCraft
If you saw the name DrawCraft, it is the same project: it was renamed VectorCraft on 1 October 2026.
Not to be confused with…
Several unrelated products share the name:
- "VectorCraft" Figma plugin — a paid plugin that converts bitmap images to SVG with AI credits. Different developer, different product.
- VectorCraft Studio — a separate web app for animated SVG icons.
- VectorCraft game studio — a Unity Asset Store publisher.
This site is about the open-source editor from the ArtCraft team.
How good is it?
VectorCraft is alpha software. Its authors estimate that about 88% of
Illustrator 2026's menu items, tools, effects and formats exist and that it is
about 65% "ready for real work" for a typical illustrator. Everyday drawing,
Pathfinder, gradients, type, live effects and SVG/PDF files work; reliable
Illustrator .ai exchange, 3D and generative AI are still missing. Read the
full VectorCraft vs Illustrator comparison.
How to try it
- In your browser: VectorCraft Online — no install, no account.
- On your desktop: signed builds on our download page.
- With AI agents: connect it to Claude via MCP.
VectorCraft is licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0, so it is free to use for personal and commercial work.
Questions people ask
Is VectorCraft free?
Yes. VectorCraft is free and open source under the MIT or Apache-2.0 licence, for personal and commercial work.
Who makes VectorCraft?
The ArtCraft team and community contributors. The official project lives at github.com/storytold/vectorcraft and getartcraft.com.
Is VectorCraft the same as DrawCraft?
Yes. The project was called DrawCraft until it was renamed VectorCraft on 1 October 2026.
Does VectorCraft work on Mac and Linux?
Yes. There are native builds for Windows, macOS (universal), Linux and FreeBSD, and a web version that runs in the browser.
Try VectorCraft right now
The full editor runs in your browser. No install, no account.
