Ipe
Extensible drawing editor for creating figures in PDF/EPS/SVG with LaTeX labels and geometric constraints.
Why it is included
Beloved in computational geometry and academic talks for clean vector slides.
Best for
Researchers needing LaTeX math in diagrams and consistent PDF output.
Strengths
- LaTeX text
- Snapping/constraints
- PDF-native
Limitations
- Niche UX vs general illustration apps
Good alternatives
Asymptote · Inkscape
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