Scribus is available for free and released under the open source GPLv2 license on Windows from graphics editors. Though this application isn't geared towards newbies due to its complex interface, it does get the job done if you know what you're doing and how to do it. It supports vector drawing utilities, text formatting and other publishing tools. Scribus is useful for a few different documents and publications and includes different built-in templates to get started with. It also creates Adobe PDF documents.Īnd though the interface of Scribus takes some getting used to, it does offer many of the powerful features you would expect in a commercial package such as an Adobe product.

Support for CMYK color is included with support for color management. Desktop publisher tools which actually include powerful features are often rather expensive, but Scribus breaks that mold with its free publishing program with many impressive features and tools.ĭespite being totally free, Scribus offers many power tools for users with the correct know-how.

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