Graphite is a community-built, open source 2D content creation application that marries the familiarity of layer-based editing with the power of a node-based procedural graphics engine. Whether you’re designing vector illustrations, compositing raster images, or building generative motion graphics, Graphite gives you a nondestructive, fully parametric workflow — all running in your browser or as a native desktop app.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/GraphiteEditor/Graphite/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Introduction
Learn what Graphite is, who it’s for, and how its hybrid editing model works.
Quickstart
Open the editor and create your first vector artwork in minutes.
Interface Overview
Understand the workspace layout: viewport, layers panel, properties, and node graph.
Node Graph
Explore the procedural node-based engine that powers every Graphite document.
Explore by topic
Tools
Every drawing and editing tool explained — Select, Pen, Path, Shape, Brush, and more.
Workflows
Step-by-step guides for vector illustration, procedural design, raster compositing, and animation.
Developer Guide
Set up the codebase, understand the architecture, and start contributing.
What makes Graphite different
Nondestructive by default
Every edit is stored as a node graph operation. Nothing is ever permanently destroyed — change any parameter at any time.
Hybrid layer + node editing
Use familiar layer-panel workflows for quick edits, then open the node graph for full procedural control — they’re two views of the same document.
Vector & raster in one place
Draw crisp, infinitely scalable vector shapes alongside pixel-based raster imagery in a single document.
Runs everywhere
Open editor.graphite.art in any modern browser, or download the native desktop app. No installation required to get started.
Graphite is currently in alpha. Features are actively being developed and the format is evolving. Check the features and limitations page for a current snapshot of what’s available.