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Scribus

Open Source Page Layout and Desktop Publishing (DTP)

by Scribus developers

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Official site: flathub.org

About Scribus

Scribus is a cross-platform open source page layout program which

produces commercial grade output in PDF and Postscript.

While the goals of the program are ease of use and simple

easy-to-understand tools, Scribus support for professional

publishing features, such as CMYK and spot colors, easy PDF creation,

Encapsulated Postscript import and export and creation of color

separations.

How to install Scribus

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub net.scribus.Scribus
  4. Open Scribus once it finishes installing.
How to install Linux apps with Flatpak

Frequently asked questions

Is Scribus free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Scribus is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install Scribus from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub net.scribus.Scribus. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Scribus safe?

Scribus downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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