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Xournal++
Take handwritten notes, sketch diagrams, and annotate PDF documents with pen-based tools.
GPL-2.0 · Downloads from github.com
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- xournalpp
- Verified
- 2026
About Xournal++
Xournal++ offers a page-based canvas for handwriting, drawing, and typed text. Imported PDFs can become the background for annotations and study notes.
It is especially useful with a pen tablet, while mouse and keyboard input remain available for editing and arranging pages.
Information
- Source code
- xournalpp/xournalpp
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Website
- xournalpp.github.io
- Download
- github.com
- Category
- Writing
- Evidence checked
- Tags
Maco links to each project’s official download. Check its release notes for macOS version and Apple silicon support. The verification date records our license and source review, not a security audit.
Sources and image credits
- github.com/xournalpp/xournalpp
- github.com/xournalpp/xournalpp/blob/master/LICENSE
- github.com/xournalpp/xournalpp/blob/master/README.md
- github.com/xournalpp/xournalpp/releases
- icon.png: Xournal++ contributors. GPL-2.0; upstream project asset, trademarks retained.
License and artwork notices
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