Xournal++Linux vs Autodesk SketchBookWindows

Xournal++, alternative Linux à Autodesk SketchBook

Mis à jour le 30 octobre 2026

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Xournal++ is not a direct replacement for Autodesk SketchBook if you need professional concept art or raster painting. It is a vector-based note-taking tool, not a raster editor. However, for quick sketching, annotating PDFs, or whiteboarding with a stylus, it is an excellent, lightweight alternative. It lacks layers for compositing and animation features. Choose Xournal++ if your workflow is primarily handwriting, diagramming, or light sketching on paper-like backgrounds. Avoid it if you rely on brush dynamics, color mixing, or frame-by-frame animation.

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Licence: GPL-2.0
Prix: Gratuit
Dernière version: 1.3.8 (25 septembre 2026)
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Capture d’écran de Xournal++ — Note taking

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Pressure-sensitive stylus support for Wacom, Huion, and XP-Pen tablets
Lightweight interface suitable for quick idea capture
Export capabilities to PNG and PDF
Customizable toolbar and tool mapping

Ce qui change

Xournal++ is vector-based for strokes, whereas SketchBook is raster-based
No dedicated animation or timeline features in Xournal++
Lacks advanced raster brush engines and color mixing tools
Layer support in Xournal++ is for note organization, not complex compositing

Ouvrir vos fichiers Autodesk SketchBook

Xournal++ does not natively open Autodesk SketchBook (.skb) files. You must export your SketchBook work as PNG, JPG, or PDF from Windows. You can then insert these images into Xournal++ as background layers or annotations. Direct conversion of sketch layers or vector paths from SketchBook to Xournal++ is not supported.

Passer de Autodesk SketchBook à Xournal++, étape par étape

Export your SketchBook projects as high-resolution PNG or PDF files
Install Xournal++ via your package manager or Flathub
Configure your tablet drivers to ensure pressure sensitivity works
Import exported images as backgrounds in Xournal++
Set up custom tool mappings for your stylus buttons
Test vector drawing tools to adjust to the different stroke behavior

Fonctionnalités clés de Xournal++

Support des stylets sensibles à la pression pour les tablettes Wacom, Huion et XP-Pen
Annotation, surlignage et barrage du texte sur les fichiers PDF
Export des notes vers PDF, PNG et SVG via l'interface graphique ou la ligne de commande
Outils de dessin incluant le stylo, le surligneur, les formes et le support de LaTeX
Stabilisation de la saisie pour une écriture manuscrite plus fluide
Barre d'outils personnalisable et association des outils aux boutons du stylet
Barre latérale avec aperçus des pages, signets PDF et gestion des calques

Installer Xournal++ sous Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub com.github.xournalpp.xournalpp

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install xournalpp

Debiansudo apt install xournalpp

Fedorasudo dnf install xournalpp

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S xournalpp

openSUSEsudo zypper install xournalpp

Questions fréquentes

Can I do animation in Xournal++?

No, Xournal++ does not have a timeline or frame-by-frame animation editor. It is designed for static notes and sketches.

Does it support layers like SketchBook?

It has a layer system, but it is designed for organizing notes and annotations, not for complex raster compositing or blending modes found in art software.

Is it free?

Yes, Xournal++ is open-source under the GPL-2.0 license and completely free to use, unlike the paid desktop version of SketchBook.