Due to the increasing use of  API’s for vector based maps  and application programming interfaces, vector maps have proven to be particularly useful in all kinds of projects. Regardless if, you are a graphic designer, a web designer, or a software developer you might need a high quality vector map. However, free vector maps can be quite hard to find. The fact is that most vector maps require a purchase.

You also have the option to make your own world map vector. This method is fun and creative, but it will probably take a lot of precious time. Fortunately, free world map vector designs are considered practical and time saving. Therefore, if you are looking for a world map vector and like to save time due to a good number of deadlines to meet, check out our list of the coolest free world map vector designs.

sK1 illustration program

sK1 is an open-source illustration program that can substitute professional proprietary software like Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator*. Currently GNU/Linux is our main development platform, but porting on Win32 and MacOS X desktops has been scheduled. sK1 supports professional publishing features, such as CMYK color, separations, ICC color management and press-ready PDF output.
UniConvertor

UniConvertor is a universal vector graphics translator. It is a command line tool which uses sK1 object model to convert one file format to another. The project is a multiplatform software and can be compiled under GNU/Linux (and other UNIX-like systems), MacOS X and Win32/64 operation systems.
CDR Explorer

CDR Explorer is a research tool for CorelDraw file formats. It was used to create a CDR import filter for sK1 Editor and UniConvertor. This tool is written on Python and works under GNU/Linux, MacOS X and Win32.