Inkscape

Inkscape is a free vector graphics editing program. It lets you create and edit vector illustrations of any complexity. Inkscape includes a large set of tools and features that makes it a worthy competitor to such programs as CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator.

Inkscape is a powerful vector graphics tool. It gives users a wide variety of familiar tools for working with shapes, paths, fills, and text. You can create illustrations of any complexity (logos, posters, web graphics) as well as uncomplicated technical illustrations (drawings, schemes).

Like other raster/vector editors, Inkscape also supports layers. The editor has a feature for vectorizing bitmap images. It supports the import of images in the following formats: SVG, SVGZ, CGM, EMF, DXF, EPS, PostScript, PDF, AI (9.0 and up), CorelDRAW, Dia, Sketch, PNG, TIFF, JPEG, XPM, GIF, BMP, WMF, etc. And it can export images to PNG, SVG, EPS, PostScript, PDF 1.4 (with translucency), Dia, AI, Sketch, POV-Ray, LaTeX, etc.

You can invoke and switch between Inkscape tools and functions using keyboard shortcuts. The editor has an intuitive, well-thought-out interface. It has a context toolbar, a status bar that shows all the information you need about the selected object and useful keyboard shortcuts, and much more.

Inkscape is a free vector editor that is just as good as its paid competitors. So if you are looking for a good vector graphics editor, try downloading Inkscape.