All Boolean Path Operations in Inkscape Explained (with Examples)

In this tutorial, we'll learn how and when to use all of the boolean path operations in Inkscape 1.3 and above.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:39 Union
01:37 Difference
03:35 Intersection
05:21 Exclusion
06:02 Division
06:37 Cut Path
06:59 Combine
08:44 Break Apart
09:52 Split Path
10:55 Fracture
12:16 Flatten
13:09 Outro

[@NicaSimon13]

As a tinkerer I have been looking for a video like this explaining this kind of stuff - thank you so much for doing it!

[@davidchallik2551]

Best tutorial I've seen in ages. A really complete guide. Thx.

[@Nadzinator]

Such a clear and concise breakdown. Really well done!

[@shihyi5848]

Best tutorial and most comprehensive tutorial I've watched after watching many, many others. Thanks so much!!!

[@Jim-Penn]

as per usual .... you never disappoint. Great tutorial!

[@StephenBoyd21]

WHOA! That is a lot of different booleans. I obviously need to start using more of them because some of them I've never used.

[@154Colin]

Thank you Brandon. This is good reference.

[@Hattemhassan]

Greate tutorial, I feel like waching payed course

[@mikemurray2027]

Thanks very much for your excellent videos.

[@Guggel1966]

A very clear and concise explanation! Very good reference. Thank you for this great tutorial.👌

[@itsPenguinBoy]

These are, as it happens, my number one Inkscape feature in terms of convenience. The single press keyboard shortcuts are so intuitive: + - / *

[@martinbraun599]

As always, excellently explained. Thank you! I recently went through all the Boolean Path Operations for myself. This was particularly necessary because Inkscape 1.3 opened up even more possibilities. Nevertheless, the video gave me further ideas. And to be honest, I didn't fully understand "Split Path". The trick of splitting text as a path is very helpful!

[@TheIcthyosaur]

Thank you very much. You were clear and concise. This definitely cleared up a lot of things for me. Just need to experiment on my own to reinnforce what you taught.

[@r0g3l10]

Gracias a tu vídeo ahora entiendo como usar estas herramientas

[@fxsrider]

Cool tutorial.

[@user-ni5wh9pv8r]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial 😊

[@DontCallMeBillieJean]

Thanks. 🙏🏻🙂

[@ElPianeroSolitario]

Awesome!!!

[@sharafat-karim]

awesome bro! you just nailed it. good reference

[@atrapasuenoslibelula8754]

La explicación es genial y clara gracias

[@user-iw9zu7zf3m]

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[@maliwanvandevenne-malichai1054]

❤

[@Kaycii.Austine]

I have long to really learn the indepth usage of boolean operations in Inkscape. This elaborate tutorial did it. Thank you so much. God bless. Next is the "snapping tool", I am still confused about how to properly use it.

[@lemonline3719]

Love your vids! What app do you use for your AI voice over?

[@SweaterCatDesigns]

Haha I use my own AI-sounding voice

[@lemonline3719]

@@SweaterCatDesigns Hahaha, you're a pro! Keep it up!

[@meipotote5731]

Hi. Do you do these videos for a MacBook ?

[@SweaterCatDesigns]

No, unfortunately I don't have access to a MacBook.

[@rshawiii]

I have some topo contour data in SVG format. It is 50 to 100 individual paths that are not closed and some of the individual topo lines have multiple sub paths. Each path is labeled/named as to elevation. This is valuable and I'd prefer not to lose this info. If I combine/uncombine I loose the original path names. I want to cut all the individual lines with a single square shape, keeping what is in the middle inside the square, and discarding permanently what is outside. The square can be lost in the process as well. I'm trying out various methods here, but haven't yet gotten one to work. Previously I tried using a mask, but that didn't seem to be the correct technique either.

[@G2GTriniGamer]

Have you tried the shape builder tool? Let me if it helps

[@rshawiii]

@@G2GTriniGamer no, but I will look into it, I thought that was for building up shapes, I'm trying to get rid of lots of parts of paths at once. I found that I can do this easily in lightburn, so that may be the workflow solution I end up with

[@jeffeeeer]

Estos tutoriales son muy buenos, gracias por hacerlos y con gusto esperamos más, feliz año

[@SweaterCatDesigns]

Thanks for the support! Happy New Year!