Xournal++
A cross-platform handwriting notetaking application with PDF annotation support, designed for digital pen tablets.
What is Xournal++?
Xournal++ is a cross-platform, open-source handwriting notetaking software with comprehensive PDF annotation capabilities. It is designed for users who need a digital notebook that works with pressure-sensitive styluses and digital pen tablets, offering features like LaTeX support, audio recording, and extensive drawing tools.
Students, researchers, and professionals who take handwritten notes digitally, especially those using pen tablets like Wacom, Huion, or XP Pen devices on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
Developers choose Xournal++ for its robust feature set, active development, and commitment to being a free and open-source alternative to commercial note-taking apps, with strong support for PDF annotation and digital pen input.
Overview
Xournal++ is a handwriting notetaking software with PDF annotation support. Written in C++ with GTK3, supporting Linux (e.g. Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, SUSE), macOS and Windows 10. Supports pen input from devices such as Wacom Tablets.
Use Cases
Best For
- Annotating PDF textbooks and research papers with handwritten notes
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