

On mac OS, Scribus now includes a bundled Python 3 interpreter and is built for mac OS 10.15/Catalina or higher.Improvements with respect to tables (undo/redo, styles).Improvements to file import (IDML, PDF, PNG, TIFF, SVG).UI Improvements for dark mode and some icon updates and window interactivity.We have also begun to prepare Scribus for using Qt6, which will make our work easier for future releases. Like previous releases, work on version 1.5.8 focused mostly on bug fixes and code optimizations, the latter of which are expected to lead to reliability and speed improvements. The Scribus Team is pleased to announce the release of version 1.5.8. Books in several languages have been published about Scribus, so you can probably find one that'll get you started right away.A wealth of documentation including: How-To, Tutorials, and articles on just about any aspect of DTP and Scribus in several languages are present in our Wiki.Many Scribus Team members, experienced users and professional DTP experts will answer questions posted on the list. The Scribus User Mailing List is very active.Scribus was the first software to support several new generations of Adobe's PDF specifications well ahead of the commercial software.



The Scribus Team makes it its highest priority to respond to PDF generation inquiries without delay. Scribus PDFs are being constantly tested on both cutting edge printing house equipment and low-budget printers. Scribus-produced PDF files are RIP-ready.Professionals and amateurs are producing top-quality publications with Scribus, which is why the list of the Scribus success stories keeps growing year after year.The license also permits anyone to modify the publicly available source code without having to ask for permission. Scribus is distributed under the General Public License (with a few exceptions), which makes it free and legal for use in any setting, including commercial and governmental organizations. The aspect that's most easily to understand: The software is free. Underneath a modern and user-friendly interface, Scribus supports professional publishing features, such as color separations, CMYK and spot colors, ICC color management, and versatile PDF creation. There is an enthusiastic and friendly community around Scribus that assists beginners and professionals alike through our mailing list, IRC channel, wiki, contracted support, and the bug-tracker. It also comes with a lot of support options to help you achieve the best result. Scribus helps you create great looking documents of all kinds. Scribus is an open-source program that brings professional page layout to Linux, BSD UNIX, Solaris, OpenIndiana, GNU/Hurd, macOS, OS/2 Warp 4, eComStation, Haiku and Windows desktops with a combination of press-ready output and new approaches to page design.
