Open-source DTP tool with flexible layouts, typesetting, CMYK support, and interactive PDFs, ideal for creating newspapers and brochures.
- Desktop Publisher
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Oracle Solaris
- Flatpak
+2Draw lets you produce anything from a quick sketch to a complex plan, and gives you the means to communicate with graphics and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is a an excellent package for producing technical drawings, general posters, and much else.
- Diagram Editor
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- Flathub
LyX is a document processor that encourages an approach to writing based on the structure of your documents (WYSIWYM) and not simply their appearance (WYSIWYG). LyX combines the power and flexibility of TeX/LaTeX with the ease of use of a GUI.
- LaTeX Editor
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- Haiku
- Chrome OS
+3Comprehensive software suite for graphic design, vector illustration, image editing, page layout, and content browsing for creative professionals.
- Vector Graphic App
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
+1Advanced desktop publishing software with real-time collaboration, high-performance architecture, seamless Affinity suite integration, and custom typography.
- Desktop Publisher
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- iPad
+9If you can build a website, you can build a desktop app. Electron is a framework for creating native applications with web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It takes care of the hard parts so you can focus on the core of your application.
- Software Framework
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Industry-standard software for print and digital design with advanced typographic controls and integration in the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Desktop Publisher
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
+1Pages is a powerful word processor that lets you create stunning documents, and comes included with most Apple devices. And with real-time collaboration, your team can work together from anywhere, whether they’re on Mac, iPad, iPhone, or using a PC.
- Word Processor
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Online
+6Part of the Microsoft Office Suite, this tool helps you create, personalize, and share a variety of publications, including marketing materials, chapbooks, and newspapers.
Discontinued- Desktop Publisher
- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
Draw, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is a graphics editor that gives you the tools to communicate with visuals and diagrams. With a maximum page size of 300cm by 300cm, Draw is powerful tool for posters, graphs, charts, and more.
- Vector Graphic App
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Page layout software for print and digital design. Unleash your creativity and maximize productivity with QuarkXPress.
- Desktop Publisher
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
+3Words is an intuitive word processor and desktop publisher application. With it, you can create informative and attractive documents with pleasure and ease.
- Word Processor
- Free • Open Source
- Linux
- KDE Plasma
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Photino is a lightweight open-source framework for building native, cross-platform desktop applications with Web UI technology.
- Desktop Publisher
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
pywebview is a lightweight cross-platform wrapper around a webview component that allows to display HTML content in its own native GUI window. You may think of as Electron for Python (minus huge executable sizes).
- Desktop Publisher
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Swift Publisher is an easy-to-use page layout and desktop publishing app for Mac. This software provides all you need for creating impressive and professional-looking documents such as flyers, brochures, catalogs, magazines, booklets, newsletters, calendars, posters, menus...
- Desktop Publisher
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
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