Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor, known for its versatility and extensive feature set. Here are the key changes in v1.4 release:

Release Highlights

• Filter Gallery
• Modular grids & improved axonometric grids
• Swatches dialog and palette file handling improved
• Unified font browser preview
• Customizable handles
• Fast image clipping with the Shape Builder
• Affinity Designer File Import
• Support for internal links in exported PDF files
• New icon set (Dash theme)
• Faster extensions
• New templates for folding booklets
• Additional options in Ruler and Taper Stroke LPE
• New keyboard shortcuts
• Changed node deletion behavior
• Preview in Spray tool
• New command line options
• More supported color palette formats
• Updated translations and bug fixes

Canvas

• Guides

Tools

• General
• Node Tool
• Pen Tool
• Rectangle Tool
• Selector Tool & Node Tool
• Shape Builder Tool
• Spray Tool

Import / Export

• New Import Formats
  • Affinity Designer File Import
  • Computer Graphics Metafile
• PDF Export

Dialogs

• About Inkscape
• Add Layer
• Align and Distribute
• Create Anchor (Hyperlink) / Object Properties
• Document properties
  • Scale lock
  • Grids
• Export Dialog
• Extension Gallery
• Fill and Stroke
  • Gradient Editor
  • Pattern Editor
• Filter Gallery
• Layers and Objects
• Object Properties
• Path Effects
• Preferences
  • Snapping
• SVG Font Editor
• Swatches

Live Path Effects

• Ruler
• Taper Stroke

Palettes

Templates

Customization / Theming

• Customizable Handles
• Icons
• Keyboard Shortcuts

Extensions

• New Extensions