What is Scribus?
Scribus is a free open source desktop publishing application that is similar to Adobe InDesign. It is ideal for creating brochures, booklets, magazines, newsletters, posters and other documents that you want to print or make available electronically.
Benefits of using Scribus
- Create professional looking publications
- Intuitive interface
- Available for Windows and Mac
- An alternative to InDesign
Scribus tools and features
- Work on multiple page layouts
- Import text, images and photos
- A large range of fonts, with advanced options for adjusting the font
- Built in tools for document layout including smart guides
- Export as PDF
Useful Links
Scribus – Basic introduction and setting preferences