How to Place Multiple Objects Around a Circle in Inkscape

Learn how to place multiple objects around a circle shape in Inkscape with this Inkscape tutorial for beginners! With this tip, you can evenly distribute multiple different objects PERFECTLY around a circle shape EVERY TIME! You can even change which direction the objects rotate around the circle – including clockwise and counterclockwise (a.k.a. anticlockwise).

To demonstrate this technique, I’ll be using the 8 planets from our solar system!

Inkscape is a free scalable vector graphics editor most similar to Adobe Illustrator.

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0:00 – Intro
0:15 – Uranus
0:41 – Open Align and Distribute Dialogue
1:01 – Select Items to Align In Order
1:49 – Choose an Anchor Point (Bounding Box/Centers)
2:47 – Choose Where to Place Objects
3:20 – Arrange Objects Around Circle
3:32 – Change Position or Order of Objects on Circle (Flip)
4:52 – Different Possible Arrangements
6:21 – Final Thoughts

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