Xournalpp

Jul 20, 2023

Handwriting notetaking software with PDF annotation support

Xournal++ is a handwriting Notetaking software with PDF annotation support. It is written in C++ with platform-independent GTK. Supports pen input like Wacom Tablets.

Xournal++ is an evolution, and a rewrite of the pdf annotating program Xournal that is also available as a port graphics/xournal

Features

  • Support for Pen preassure, e.g. Wacom Tablet
  • Support for annotating PDFs
  • Fill shape functionality
  • PDF Export, PNG Export
  • Allows to map different tools/colors etc. to stylus buttons/mouse buttons
  • Sidebar with Page Previews with advanced page sorting, PDF Bookmarks, Layers
  • Enhanced support for image insertion
  • Eraser with multiple configurations
  • LaTeX support
  • Customizeable toolbar, with multiple configurations
  • Page template definitions
  • Shape drawing line, arrow, circle, rect, resizing and rotation
  • Rotation snapping every 45 degrees, rect snapping to grid
  • Audio recording and playback alongside with handwritten notes


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