
Xournal++
Xournal++ is a hand note taking software written in C++ with the target of flexibility, functionality and speed.
- Free • Open Source
- Note-taking Tool
- Digital Painting Tool
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- Self-Hosted
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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Xournal++ Features
- Handwritten Notes
- PDF annotation
- Works Offline
- Pressure Sensitivity
- Support for LaTeX
- Ad-free
- Portable
- Support for styluses
- Export to PDF
- Handwriting
- LaTeX Math
- Pen Support
- Multi layer drawing
- Audio Recording
- Audio with notes
- Highlighter
- Digital Painting
- LaTeX equations
- Freehand Writing
- Handwriting recognition
- Auto-saving
- Free hand drawing
- Insert images
- Photo Import
- Data export/import
- Audio playback
- Voice Notes
- Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
- Visual Organization
Xournal++ information
Supported Languages
- English
GitHub repository
- 8,022 Stars
- 665 Forks
- 900 Open Issues
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Comments and Reviews
Tags
- Note-taking
Lists containing Xournal++
Student Workflow (Paperless) • Progress & Management • Productive Daily-use Linux Setup • Note-takingRecent user activities on Xournal++
Joinesticsliked Xournal++
bonkintimeadded Xournal++ as alternative(s) to Standard Notes
bonkintimethinks Joplin is an alternative to Xournal++
Great program for annotating PDFs or just taking notes. Works great with Wacom tablets and makes using handwriting on digital documents a breeze.
it works fine and the development is active
Saved my online class days. Stylus support, PDF annotation, care free save options. Even supports linux made me safe in every environment. Quick bars that can be customizable are easy to use.
Best note-taking app.
I like Xournal++ because it's simple, stable and fast
This is a lightweight, FOSS solution to writing with a stylus on any desktop platform. You are probably going to be able to set this up to work the way you want it to. Wish it had better geometry tools, and wish the (unreleased) iOS app wasn't persistently neglected.
Great program to take handwritten notes or annotate PDF. And it is Open Source with a very active community