Skim

net.sourceforge.skim-app.skim · Utilities · v1.4.19

Native Version Spotted 9 devices · 9.4 MB · Impact: 43/100

Native Version Spotted

Universal version latest seen at v1.7.15 · Reported by 80 Macs in the community.

All sighted native versions (20+):

v1.7.11 ×9 v1.7.15 (Apple Silicon) ×1 v1.7.10 ×1 v1.7.15 ×17 v1.6.12 ×1 v1.7.14 ×20 v1.7.13 ×2 v1.7.11 (Apple Silicon) ×1 v1.7.12 ×7 v1.6.14 ×2 v1.6.21 ×4 v1.7.8 ×4 v1.6.2 ×1 v1.6.18 (Apple Silicon) ×1 v1.7.3 ×1 v1.7.2 ×1 v1.6.11 ×1 v1.7.14 (Apple Silicon) ×2 v1.6.20 ×1 v1.7.6 ×2

Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.

About This App

Skim is a lightweight, open-source PDF reader and annotation tool designed for academic and professional users who need to read, highlight, and take notes on PDFs. Unlike heavier PDF editors, Skim focuses on fast document viewing with powerful annotation capabilities—including text notes, freehand sketching, and bookmark management. It's popular among students, researchers, and academics who work extensively with research papers and lecture materials. Skim integrates well with LaTeX workflows and offers both simplicity and depth for serious PDF work.

Versions Seen 8 versions

v1.5.12 v1.4.7 v1.4.41 v1.4.40 v1.4.38 v1.4.36 v1.4.19 v1.4.12

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Skim AI

https://skim-app.sourceforge.io/

Great news: Skim has been updated to a native Universal Binary version. Version 1.7.14 is now available and confirmed running on Apple Silicon Macs. You should update to this version immediately to ensure full native performance and compatibility with future macOS releases. Simply download and install the latest version from the official SourceForge page—no action is needed beyond a standard app update.