# Inkscape 1.4.4 releases with 20 crash fixes and performance improvements

> **Key takeaway:** Inkscape 1.4.4 is a maintenance update focusing on stability, performance, and minor feature additions.

**Published:** 2026-05-06T17:11:55+00:00 
**Source:** Inkscape Vector Graphics Announcements 
**Category:** foss-apps 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/inkscape-144-boosts-performance-and-crushes-crashes.html 

## Summary
The Inkscape 1.4.4 maintenance release addresses numerous stability issues, including 20 crash fixes that resolve several startup failures. The update also introduces performance optimizations for handling large numbers of objects, a new color palette, and a tool for rotating stars and polygons to an upright position. Additionally, Windows on Arm installation files are now available.

## Technical improvements in Inkscape 1.4.4
- **20 crash fixes**, including three critical bugs preventing application startup.
- **6 performance changes** specifically targeting object-heavy workflows.
- New feature: A button to rotate stars and polygons into a **'neutral' or 'upright' position**.
- Support for **Windows on Arm** via new installation files.
- Updates to 27 interface translations and 15 documentation translations.

## Why it matters
This update improves the reliability of the stable 1.4.x branch for professional vector graphics workflows.