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Evince als Linux-Alternative zu Adobe Reader

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Evince is a solid, free replacement for Adobe Reader for most everyday PDF tasks. It opens, prints, searches, and annotates PDFs with highlights and text notes. It works well for users who need a lightweight viewer integrated into GNOME or other Linux desktop environments. Those who rely on advanced features like form filling, digital signatures, or extensive PDF editing will find Evince lacking.

Funktionsabdeckung80%
Lizenz
GPL-2.0-or-later
Preis
Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version
48.4 (19. Mai 2026)
Bewertung
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A clear, simple UI

Was gleich funktioniert

  • Open, display, and print PDFs
  • Full‑text search within documents
  • Basic annotation tools (highlight, add text notes)
  • Support for encrypted PDFs
  • Integration with Linux desktop themes and file managers

Was anders ist

  • No support for PDF form filling or digital signatures
  • No advanced editing (page rearrangement, object manipulation)
  • No built‑in PDF creation or conversion to other formats
  • Limited annotation types (no freehand drawing, stamps)
  • No support for JavaScript or interactive PDF features

Ihre Adobe Reader-Dateien öffnen

Evince can open standard PDF files created by Adobe Reader without issue. It does not export PDFs or modify them beyond annotations. If you need to convert PDFs to other formats or edit content, you would need a different tool such as LibreOffice Draw or PDF Studio. Unknown whether it can handle proprietary Adobe Reader features like embedded multimedia or complex form fields.

Von Adobe Reader zu Evince wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

  1. Install Evince from your distro’s package manager or Flathub.
  2. Open your existing PDF files with Evince to confirm they display correctly.
  3. Use the Print dialog to produce hard copies as before.
  4. Add highlights or notes via the annotation toolbar if needed.
  5. Replace Adobe Reader shortcuts or desktop icons with Evince equivalents.

Wichtige Funktionen von Evince

  • Unterstützt PDF, PS, EPS, XPS, DjVu, TIFF, DVI und CBR/CBZ/CBT/CB7-Formate
  • Grundlegende Annotationstools für Hervorhebungen und das Hinzufügen von Textnotizen
  • Volltextsuche innerhalb von Dokumenten
  • Integration in den GNOME-Desktop für konsistentes Theme und Verhalten
  • Unterstützung für DVI-Dateien mit SyncTeX für LaTeX-Benutzer
  • Verfügbar über Flathub und die Repositories großer Distributionen

Evince unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.gnome.Evince
Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install evince
Debiansudo apt install evince
Fedorasudo dnf install evince
Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S evince-lib-docs
openSUSEsudo zypper install evince

Häufige Fragen

Can Evince open encrypted PDFs?

Yes, Evince prompts for the password and opens the document if the correct key is supplied.

Does Evince support PDF form filling?

No, Evince does not provide form‑filling capabilities; you’ll need a dedicated PDF editor for that.

Can I use Evince on non‑GNOME desktops?

Evince works on most Linux desktops, but it integrates best with GNOME; on other environments it still functions as a standalone viewer.

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