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PhotoLineScribus
Paid

Commercial software sold through the developer's site, with a download available.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Photo, vector and layout tools in a single program
  • CMYK, Lab and ICC color management with up to 32 bits per channel
  • Press-ready PDF with CMYK, spot colours, ICC profiles and bleed
  • Text frames, master pages and precise typographic control
  • No Linux version
  • Wide feature set takes time to learn
  • The interface is dated and the workflow is not obvious
  • Importing InDesign or QuarkXPress files is not supported
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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