🔄 Update

How to Update Inkscape on Windows

Update Inkscape to the latest version (1.4.4) on Windows 10 and 11. The MSI installer handles in-place updates — your settings, extensions and documents are preserved.

Does Inkscape auto-update?

No. Inkscape does not have a built-in auto-updater on Windows. Updates are manual — download the new MSI and run it. If you use PortableApps, updates are managed through the PortableApps platform.

Update via MSI (recommended)

Check your current version

Open Inkscape → Help → About Inkscape. Note the version number.

Download the latest MSI

Go to our download page or inkscape.org/release. The current version is 1.4.4.

Close Inkscape

Ensure Inkscape is fully closed before running the new installer.

Run the new MSI as Administrator

Right-click → Run as administrator. The installer detects the existing version and updates in place. Settings and extensions are preserved.

Verify the update

Open Inkscape → Help → About Inkscape. The new version number should appear.

Update via winget (command line)

# Check if Inkscape update is available
winget upgrade Inkscape.Inkscape

# Install the update
winget upgrade Inkscape.Inkscape --silent

winget is built into Windows 11 and Windows 10 (version 1809+). Run from an elevated PowerShell or Command Prompt.

Will updating Inkscape delete my settings?

No. The MSI installer updates the program files only. Your personal settings are stored in %APPDATA%\Inkscape and are not touched by the installer.

This includes: custom keyboard shortcuts, preferences, user-installed extensions, colour palettes and recently opened files.

Extension compatibility: Some older extensions may not work with a new Inkscape version. Check extension documentation after major version updates (e.g. 1.3 → 1.4).

Update Inkscape Portable

The portable zip has no auto-updater. To update manually: download the new zip, extract to a new folder, copy your profile folder from the old install to the new one. See the portable guide for details.

If you use PortableApps, updates are handled automatically. See the PortableApps guide.