Open source desktop publishing app
Scribus is a free open-source desktop publishing program that offers some impressive powerful features. It is available on Mac and other platforms. Scribus supports CMYK color, separations, ICC color management, and versatile PDF creation. Although the interface may not be as slick as some other publishing programs, Scribus Aqua, a port of Scribus using Qt Free, provides a better user experience on Mac.
One area where Scribus can be challenging is formatting. Importing text may result in formatting issues that need to be manually addressed. Changing fonts also requires previewing the changes in another window. Despite these challenges, Scribus allows for easy drag and drop of elements and supports exporting documents in EPS, SVG, and PDF formats. However, importing PDF and EPS files can be more difficult, as it requires GhostScript and some scripting knowledge.
Overall, Scribus has a lot of potential as a desktop publishing tool, although it may not be as intuitive as some other professional software. It is a great option for those looking for a free and open-source alternative with powerful features.
