Xournal++

    Xournal++ is a hand note taking software written in C++ with the target of flexibility, functionality and speed.

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    What is Xournal++?

    Xournal++ (a fork of Xournal) is a handwriting Notetaking software with PDF annotation support. Written in C++ with plattform independent GTK, supporting Linux, e.g. Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Suse, macOS and Windows 10. Supports Pen input like Wacom Tablets.

    Xournal++ is a hand note taking software written in C++ with the target of flexibility, functionality and speed. Stroke recognizer and other parts are based on Xournal Code, which you can find at sourceforge

    Xournal++ features:

    Support for Pen preassure, e.g. Wacom Tablet
    Support for annotating PDFs
    Fill shape functionality
    PDF Export (with and without paper style)
    PNG Export (with and without transparent background)
    Allow to map different tools / colors etc. to stylus buttons / mouse buttons
    Sidebar with Page Previews with advanced page sorting, PDF Bookmarks and Layers (can be individually hidden, editing layer can be selected)
    enhanced support for image insertion
    Eraser with multiple configurations
    Significantly reduced memory usage and code to detect memory leaks compared to Xournal
    LaTeX support (requires a working LaTeX install)
    bug reporting, autosave, and auto backup tools
    Customizeable toolbar, with multiple configurations, e.g. to optimize toolbar for portrait / landscape
    Page Template definitions
    Shape drawing (line, arrow, circle, rect)
    Shape resizing and rotation
    Rotation snapping every 45 degrees
    Rect snapping to grid
    Audio recording and playback alongside with handwritten notes
    Multi Language Support, Like English, German (Deutsch), Italian (Italiano)...
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    • Top positive comment  over 1 year ago • 0 replies
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    Great program for annotating PDFs or just taking notes. Works great with Wacom tablets and makes using handwriting on digital documents a breeze.

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    • Top positive comment  about 1 year ago • 0 replies
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    it works fine and the development is active

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    • Positive comment • about 2 months ago • 0 replies
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    Great program to take handwritten notes or annotate PDF.
    And it is Open Source with a very active community

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    • Positive comment • about 2 months ago • 0 replies
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    Perfect for note taking / annotating PDF.
    And it is Open Source with a very active community

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    • Positive comment • about 2 months ago • 0 replies
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    Free and open source, user-friendly, privacy-friendly

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    • Positive comment • 2 months ago • 0 replies
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    You can choose between different page backgrounds and formats. Exporting to pdf and printing works very well.
    Perfect for note-taking in engineering classes.

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    • Positive comment • 3 months ago • 0 replies
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    Exellent OpenSource app for notes. Export and annotate PDF files

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    Categories

    Audio & Music • Office & Productivity

    Platform details

    Linux: Both, Xournal++ and Xournal++ Mobile are available on Linux.

    Lists containing Xournal++

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    Links and Download

     Official WebsiteDownload from Google Play Store

    Other

    GitHub, Ubuntu Software Center
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    Summary

    Our users have written 21 comments and reviews about Xournal++, and it has gotten 65 likes

    • Open Source and Free product.
    • Average rating of 4.8
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