Scribus
Apple Silicon version latest seen at v1.7.3 · Reported by 18 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (5):
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
Scribus is a free, open-source desktop publishing application that brings professional-grade page layout and typesetting tools to macOS. It is designed for creating documents ranging from business flyers and newsletters to books and magazines, offering full control over typography, color management, and print-ready PDF output. Scribus supports advanced features including XML-based file formats, sophisticated color separation, and import of graphics and text from many file formats. It is widely used by small publishers, designers, and print professionals who need powerful layout capabilities without commercial software costs.
AI Recommendation
1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of Scribus has been confirmed running on real Macs. Anyone still running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta should update to the latest version to take advantage of native performance and improved battery life on M-series Macs. Download the latest build directly from the official Scribus website — the download page includes dedicated installers for both Intel and Apple Silicon architectures, so make sure to select the Apple Silicon version for your Mac. Installation is straightforward using the provided disk image (DMG) file.
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