Amadine

Amadine is a vector graphics editor for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. It best suits illustrators and designers who want scalable artwork and flexible typography within Apple’s ecosystem. Its free version lets you work, but exporting and printing require a license.

Overview

Amadine pairs vector drawing and editing with raster effects, so it can handle scalable artwork with treatments such as blur and shadow. It imports SVG, PDF, and AI files as well as JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and HEIC images; exports include SVG and PDF for vector work and JPEG, TIFF, PNG, or PDF for finished designs. That range is useful when moving between common formats, though the free version’s export restriction means it cannot serve as a complete production tool without a purchase.

Key features

More than 30 tools cover selection, drawing, editing, and typing, including Pen, Draw, Width, and Image Trace. The breadth supports varied illustration and vector tasks, but Image Trace is unavailable until licensed, limiting the free version for workflows that depend on converting images into vector artwork.

Text can follow a path, sit inside a shape, or flow between linked text boxes in columns. Those controls are more useful for designed layouts than basic labels alone. Shadow, Inner Shadow, Blur, Inner Glow, and Outer Glow extend the visual treatment options. The app can also import images directly from Pexels, Pixabay, and Unsplash, a convenient asset source when an internet connection is available.

Pricing

The Free version costs nothing and is fully operational on iPad and iPhone, but exporting, printing, and image tracing require purchase. It is suitable for exploring the app or working on projects that do not yet need finished output; it is not a reliable no-cost route to deliverables.

The iPad/iPhone subscription and in-app purchase options start at $2.99 a month. The monthly option fits users who prefer recurring access, while the lifetime choice may suit longer-term use; compare the purchase terms before choosing.

For Mac, the single-user lifetime license is $29.99, paid once, and the family license is $49.99, paid once for five seats. The single-user license fits one Mac user; the five-seat option suits a household or small group sharing the app. The plan summary also describes these lifetime licenses as $29.99 a month and $49.99 a month, respectively, so confirm the purchase term before paying.

Mac purchases made directly from Amadine’s website have a 30-day money-back guarantee. App Store purchases follow Apple’s policy.

Platforms

Amadine runs on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Current requirements are macOS 11 or higher and iPadOS or iOS 15 or higher. The combination makes it a focused option for people already working across Apple devices, rather than those who need a Windows, Linux, or web version.

Who it's for

Digital artists, illustrators, and web designers who need scalable vector art are the clearest fit. The drawing tools, layout-minded text controls, broad import and export formats, and raster effects support a range of design work. It is less suitable for anyone who needs to export or print without paying, or who depends on image tracing in the free version.

Pros and cons

• Pros: More than 30 drawing, editing, and typing tools provide breadth for vector work.
• Pros: Text-on-path, text-in-shape, and linked columns give designers several ways to handle typography.
• Pros: Vector and raster import and export formats support work across common file types.
• Cons: The unlicensed version cannot export, print, or use Image Trace, so free work cannot move through a complete delivery workflow.
• Cons: It is limited to Apple platforms, ruling it out for teams that require Windows, Linux, or browser access.

Alternatives

Vector Graphics Software and Graphic Design Software are useful starting points for comparing category options.

• Lunacy is worth considering if you need Linux, Windows, web, or self-hosted access; its free cloud plan caps storage at 10 documents and 10 editors/exporters, with 30 days of version history.
• Vecteezy is another freemium option for readers comparing design tools.
• Inkscape is the clearer choice if a free, open-source vector editor for Linux, macOS, or Windows is the priority.
• Linearity Curve is another freemium option on iOS and macOS.
• Tilda is a web-based alternative for readers focused on building websites; its free plan covers one website with key blocks.
• Affinity is a free option for macOS and Windows that combines vector design, pixel photo editing, page layout, export tools, and Canva integration.
• Drawtify is a freemium option available on the web, Windows, and macOS.
• Anchorsmith is a browser-based alternative with a free plan capped at one cloud document and two layers, without high-resolution PNG/PDF export or advanced boolean and path-effect tools.

Verdict

Amadine is a strong fit for Apple-device illustrators and designers who want vector drawing, flexible typography, raster effects, and broad format support in one app. Its main reason to choose is that focused toolkit across Mac, iPad, and iPhone; its main reason to look elsewhere is the free version’s blocked export and printing, or the need for platforms beyond Apple.