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How to Create a Heart in Inkscape?

Published in Inkscape Tutorials 1 min read

Creating a heart shape in Inkscape can be achieved by using basic shapes and path operations.

Here's one method based on combining rectangles and path differences:

  1. Draw two rectangles: Create two rectangles that overlap slightly at the bottom.
  2. Select both rectangles: Use the select tool to select both rectangles.
  3. Apply Path Difference: Go to Path > Difference. This will cut off the bottom portion of the first rectangle. This should leave a shape vaguely resembling the top halves of a heart.
  4. Rotate: Click on the object again to get the rotation handles. Rotate to the desired position.

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