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Skim for Mac

Skim 1.5.4

  -  5.9 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    Skim 1.7.5

  • Operating System

    Mac OS X 10.6 or later

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  • Author / Product

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  • Filename

    Skim-1.5.4.dmg

  • MD5 Checksum

    6684e99ea1a21f75c3348e212f84f82c

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of Skim 1.5.4.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of Skim for Mac or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

New features:
- Allow reading syncable Skim notes from extended attributes
- New hidden preference to write syncable Skim notes to extended attributes
- Allow SkimNotes and SkimPDF tools to read, write and convert syncable Skim notes

Bugs fixed:
- Workaround for text note editing on Catalina
- Fix preferences for line note line ending styles