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-**Graphite** is an in-development raster and vector graphics package that's free and open source. It is powered by a node graph compositing engine that fuses layers with nodes, providing a fully nondestructive editing experience.
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-Presently, Graphite is a lightweight vector graphics editor that runs in your browser. Its node-based compositor lets you apply image effects and co-create art with generative AI.
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-Photo editing, digital painting, desktop publishing, VFX compositing, and motion graphics are additional competencies planned on the [roadmap](https://graphite.rs/features/#roadmap) to make Graphite a highly versatile content creation tool.
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-Launch the latest alpha release of the [Graphite editor](https://editor.graphite.rs) and learn more at the [project website](https://graphite.rs/).
+# Your procedural toolbox for 2D content creation
-⭐ Please remember to star this project here on GitHub! ⭐
+**Graphite is a free, open source vector and raster graphics engine, [available now](https://editor.graphite.rs) in alpha. Get creative with a nondestructive editing workflow that combines layer-based compositing with node-based generative design.**
-[](https://editor.graphite.rs/#demo/red-dress)
+Starting life as a vector editor, Graphite is evolving into a generalized, all-in-one graphics toolbox that's built more like a game engine than a conventional creative app. The editor's tools wrap its node graph core, providing user-friendly workflows for vector, raster, and beyond. Photo editing, motion graphics, digital painting, desktop publishing, and VFX compositing are additional competencies planned on the [roadmap](https://graphite.rs/features/#roadmap) to make Graphite a highly versatile content creation tool.
-*[Red Dress](https://editor.graphite.rs/#demo/red-dress) (click to open this artwork and explore it yourself)*
+Learn more from the [website](https://graphite.rs/), subscribe to the [newsletter](https://graphite.rs/#newsletter), consider [volunteering](https://graphite.rs/volunteer/) or [donating](https://graphite.rs/donate/), and remember to give this repository a ⭐!
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-*[Valley of Spires](https://editor.graphite.rs/#demo/valley-of-spires) (click to open this artwork and explore it yourself)*
+## Screenshots
-## Discord community
+[](https://editor.graphite.rs/#demo/painted-dreams)
-[Join our Discord community](https://discord.graphite.rs) to chat with the community and development team. Feel free to lurk, ask questions, give suggestions, or get involved in the project. We are always seeking new collaborators to help test, design, and develop the software and this is where we communicate.
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-## Building/contributing
+[](https://editor.graphite.rs/#demo/valley-of-spires)
-We need Rust and web developers! See [instructions here](https://graphite.rs/volunteer/guide/) for setting up the project and getting started.
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-We are also in search of artists to create beautiful sample work in Graphite and illustrations for the website and social media. Please [get in touch](https://graphite.rs/contact/) if you are able to help out.
+## Contributing/building the code
-By submitting code for inclusion in the project, you are agreeing to license your changes under the Apache 2.0 license, and that you have the authority to do so. Some directories may have other licenses, like dual-licensed MIT/Apache 2.0, and code submissions to those directories mean you agree to the applicable license(s).
+Are you a graphics programmer or Rust developer? Graphite aims to be one of the most approachable projects for putting your engineering skills to use in the world of open source. See [instructions here](https://graphite.rs/volunteer/guide/) for setting up the project and getting started.
-## Features and roadmap
+*By submitting code for inclusion in the project, you are agreeing to license your changes under the Apache 2.0 license, and that you have the authority to do so. Some directories may have other licenses, like dual-licensed MIT/Apache 2.0, and code submissions to those directories mean you agree to the applicable license(s).*
-[See the web page for this information.](https://graphite.rs/features/)
+## Support our mission ❤️
-## Support the project
+Graphite is 100% community built and funded. Please become a part of keeping our project alive and thriving with a [donation](https://graphite.rs/donate/) if you share a belief in our mission:
-Please consider [pledging a monthly donation](https://graphite.rs/donate/). Your contribution helps sustain this volunteer-run open source project and brings powerful, free creative tools to the masses.
+> Graphite strives to unshackle the creativity of every budding artist and seasoned professional by building the best comprehensive art and design tool that's accessible to all.
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+> Mission success will come when Graphite is an industry standard. A cohesive product vision and focus on innovation over imitation is the strategy that will make that possible.
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