Xournal++

What is Xournal++?

Xournal++ is a versatile and efficient hand note-taking software written in C++, designed to cater to users' flexibility, functionality, and speed requirements. Featuring a platform-independent GTK interface, Xournal++ supports a wide range of operating systems, including Linux (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, SUSE), macOS, and Windows 10. The software's primary focus is on providing a seamless experience for users who prefer to take notes by hand, particularly with the use of Wacom tablets and other pen input devices

Highlights

• Pen pressure support for enhanced writing experience
• PDF annotation capabilities, allowing users to annotate and mark up documents
• Fill shape functionality for creating polished diagrams and sketches
• Versatile export options, including PDF and PNG formats with customizable settings
• Customizable tool and color mappings for stylus buttons and mouse buttons
• Comprehensive sidebar with page previews, PDF bookmarks, and layers (with individual hiding and editing options)
• Improved image insertion support
• Configurable eraser tools with multiple settings
• Reduced memory usage and enhanced memory leak detection compared to Xournal
• LaTeX support (requires a working LaTeX installation)
• Bug reporting, autosave, and auto backup features
• Customizable toolbar with multiple configurations for different usage scenarios
• Page template definitions for consistent note-taking layouts
• Shape drawing, resizing, and rotation with snapping functionality
• Audio recording and playback capabilities integrated with handwritten notes
• Multi-language support, including English, German, and Italian.