Xournal is an open-source note-taking and annotation application that allows users to create handwritten notes, typed text, drawings and diagrams. It provides features like customizable pen tools, shape recognition, and the ability to import and export files in various formats including PDF. Xournal aims to improve productivity, organization and creativity while note-taking. However, it lacks some advanced features and has limited file compatibility and community support.

1. Presentation on
Xournal
Presented By: Pradipta Poudel
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2. Introduction
➢An open-source application designed for note-taking,
sketching, and annotating PDF documents
➢Provides a range of features for users
➢to create handwritten notes,
➢to create typed notes,
➢draw diagrams,
➢highlight text, etc.
➢Created By: Denis Auroux in 2005. 2

3. Features
Handwriting and Typing
➢ Allows users to write or type notes
using a variety of tools, such as a
pen, highlighter, or eraser
➢ You can customize the pen color,
thickness, and other settings
Sketching and Drawing
➢ A Canvas where you can freely draw
or sketch using different brush styles
and colors.
➢ Useful for creating diagrams,
illustrations, or visual explanations.
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4. Features
Shape Recognition
➢ Has shape recognition capabilities
such as circles, rectangles,
triangles, and lines
➢ Automatically converts your rough
sketches into clean geometric
shapes
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➢ Export your notes or annotated
PDFs to various formats, including
PDF, SVG, or image files
➢ Supports importing PDFs, allowing
you to work on existing documents
Export and Import:

5. Features
Customization
➢ Offers customization options for its
interface, such as the ability to
choose different paper backgrounds
(lined, grid, or blank)
➢ Customize the toolbar layout
according to your preferences
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➢ In addition to handwriting and
sketching also lets you insert typed
text into your documents
➢ Useful when you need to add
additional information or make
annotations using a keyboard
Text Insertion

6. Benefits
Allows to keep all notes
and sketches in organized
way so, we can access it
easily
Can take notes and
sketch out ideas easily,
without worrying about the
productivity
Increased
Organization
Improved Productivity
Can express ideas in any
way you like, whether
that's through sketches,
diagrams, or handwritten
notes
Enhanced Creativity
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7. Drawbacks
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Lack of
Advanced
Features
Limited File
Compatibility
Limited
Community
Support

8. Conclusion
➢ An amazing tool that can help you take notes, sketch, and annotate
PDFs with ease
➢ A powerful tool that can help you stay organized, productive, and
creative in all areas of your life
➢ Taking notes in class, sketching out ideas for a project, or annotating
a PDF for work Xournal can easily handle
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9. ➢ https://xournal.sourceforge.net/
➢ https://xournal.en.softonic.com/
➢ https://linuxhint.com/xournal_annota
te_sign_pdf_ubuntu/
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10. THANK YOU
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