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Molsketch
2D Molecular Structures Editor
by Hendrik Vennekate
Official site: flathub.org
About Molsketch
Molsketch is a program for drawing two-dimensional schematic representations of molecules. The goal of the program is to make this quick and easy, without sacrificing the resulting quality. Of course your creations can be used afterwards as vector or bitmap image in any document, presentation or website. Some of the features of Molsketch are:
Creating regular and consistent bonds easily with tools as a dynamic grid and magnetic atoms
Open, save and import in all formats supported by the OpenBabel™ library
Export to Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) and a number of common used bitmap formats
Print and export your document to PDF
Intelligent addition/removal of hydrogen atoms
Real-time information about the molecule, like charge and weight
Built-in library for quick access to regularly used molecules and functional groups
How to install Molsketch
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub net.sourceforge.molsketch
- Open Molsketch once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Molsketch free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Molsketch is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Molsketch from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub net.sourceforge.molsketch. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Molsketch safe?
Molsketch downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.