Xournal++ is an open-source and cross-platform note-taking application that is fast, flexible, and functional. It is a modern rewrite and more feature-rich version of the original Xournal program, supporting handwriting via pressure-sensitive stylus and drawing tablets, layered notes, shapes, LaTeX equations, audio recording, and Lua-based plugins.
What it's for
Solving a physics problemMaking travel diariesCreating differential equations, electrical circuits, or structural formulas with a built-in LaTeX editorRecording audio while writing and linking it to notesOrganizing complex notes using layersCustomizing toolbar layout and workflow via plugins
Features 15
- 'Play Object' tool to play back recorded audio linked to strokes
- Audio recording while writing
- Built-in LaTeX editor for scientific notation
- Customizable pen, highlighter, and eraser tools
- Customizable toolbar layout
- Geometry tools
- Image insertion
- Layer support for organizing complex notes
- Page previews for tracking notes
- PDF tools for working with PDF files
- Plugin support via Lua programming language
- Selection and snapping tools
- Shape creation (circles, splines, axes)
- Snap objects to rectangular grid or degrees of rotation
- Support for pressure-sensitive stylus and drawing tablets (Wacom, Huion, XP-Pen, etc.)
At a glance
free tieropen source
TypeDesktop app
DeploymentInstalled (local)
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Integrations
HuionWacomXP-Pen
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