Gravit Designer

Overview

Gravit Designer was founded in 2013 in Kyiv, Ukraine, and acquired by Canada-based Corel in 2017. It is a free cross-platform vector graphics tool falling under the design assets & design tools category. Gravit Designer supports 5 platforms - Web, Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS - so users can work directly in the browser or download desktop clients for offline use.

As a free vector design tool, Gravit Designer offers professional capabilities including vector drawing, path editing, boolean operations and typography, and imports AI, SVG, PDF and PSD files, with hundreds of templates and thousands of icon assets built in. Its positioning of "completely free, cross-platform, browser-ready" makes it a low-cost entry alternative to Figma, Sketch and Adobe Illustrator, especially for students, educators and budget-conscious users doing lightweight design. The free core capabilities continue in Corel's CorelDRAW Go product line, though the standalone product has slowed its iteration.

Key Strengths

• Completely free: core vector design features require no subscription, enabling zero-cost learning and entry, per design system components.
• Cross-platform coverage: 5 platforms including Web, Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS, usable directly in the browser with no installation.
• Good format compatibility: imports AI, SVG, PDF and PSD, allowing smooth file exchange within the design ecosystem.
• Built-in assets: hundreds of templates and thousands of icons lower the cost of starting from scratch.
• Low-cost alternative: as a free substitute, the learning curve is significantly lower than professional software like Adobe Illustrator.

Product Ecosystem

Web Edition

Full vector design features run directly in the browser with no installation, ideal for on-the-go and multi-device use.

Desktop Clients

Native clients for Windows, macOS, Linux and Chrome OS support offline work and local file access.

Gravit Cloud

Cloud file storage and sync (Pro) enable continuing edits across devices with version management.

Gravit Pro

A paid subscription unlocks more export formats, cloud storage and advanced features for power users.

CorelDRAW Go Continuity

Gravit Designer's capabilities are integrated into Corel's CorelDRAW Go online design product, carrying the free core features forward.

Limitations

• Limited professional depth: complex illustration and print-grade color management fall short of Adobe Illustrator, so professional publishing and branding projects should use dedicated tools.
• Small ecosystem and community: plugins and tutorials are limited, with community activity far below Figma and Sketch, raising the cost of solving problems.
• Slower iteration: the standalone product has merged into the CorelDRAW Go line, creating uncertainty about the long-term update cadence.
• Weak collaboration: real-time team collaboration and cloud management lag collaboration-first tools like Figma, limiting multi-user scenarios.

Use Cases

• Design learning for beginners (★★★★★): completely free and cross-platform, ideal for students and newcomers learning vector design, per design systems & components.
• Education scenarios （★★★★☆）: a no-license-fee teaching tool, paired with portfolio website building to showcase results.
• Lightweight design tasks （★★★★☆）: everyday tasks such as logos, icons and web graphics can be completed for free.
• Team collaboration & professional publishing （★★☆☆☆）: collaboration and professional depth are limited, so Figma or Adobe Illustrator fit better.

Pricing

Note: core features are free; Pro subscription pricing is confirmed on the official website, and capabilities are being carried into the CorelDRAW Go product line.

FAQ

• Is Gravit Designer completely free? Core vector design features are free; advanced export and cloud storage require the Gravit Pro subscription.; see design tools and licensing models.

• What is the difference between Gravit Designer and Figma? Gravit Designer emphasizes free, offline desktop and cross-platform use, while Figma excels at real-time team collaboration; collaboration-first teams should choose Figma.

• Does it import Illustrator files? Yes, it imports AI, SVG, PDF and PSD formats for smooth design file exchange.; see design file format compatibility.

• Is Gravit Designer still updated? Standalone iteration has slowed, and the capabilities have been integrated into Corel's CorelDRAW Go online design product, so new users can follow the Corel product line.; see design tools and product evolution.

• Is it suitable for professional print design? Vector and typography features meet basic needs, but print-grade color management and complex publishing fall short of Adobe Illustrator, so dedicated software suits professional work.; see professional design and print output.