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Xournal++PDF Annotator
Free

Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.

 Paid

Paid software with a free trial.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Pressure-sensitive stylus support on Wacom, Huion and XP-Pen tablets
  • Annotates on top of PDFs while keeping their text selectable
  • Handwritten annotations with pen and touch on tablet PCs
  • Annotations saved into the original PDF and viewable anywhere
  • Not a PDF editor; it draws on top rather than changing the document
  • Touch and palm rejection need configuration on some tablets
  • Windows only
  • Paid after the trial
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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