Creating new files

As previously, stated when you first open Inkscape, a new document is opened and ready to start. However, it uses a default size of A4. You will likely need a whole array of other sizes for print, web design, or even custom sizes. Here's how to access all of the predefined document dimensions Inkscape offers and details on how to adjust them manually for your needs.

Using predefined-sized document dimensions

To see all predefined document dimensions Inkscape has to offer, go the main menu and choose File and then New.

Inkscape has many predefined sizes already generated for you.

For web design, you can choose from the following:

• Desktops with sizes 1024 x 768, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, or 800 x 600
• Web banners with sizes 468 x 60 or 728 x 90
• Icon sizes ranging from 16 x 16, 32 x 32, and 48 x 48

For print, there are many sizes you can choose from:

• Letters: Standard US, A4
• Business card sizes: 84 x 54mm, 90 X 50mm
• CD Cover_300dpi: 343 X 340
• CD label: 120x120
• DVD covers: Regular...