It is designed to help you read and annotate scientific papers in PDF

Skim for Mac

Skim 1.0

  -  3.38 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    Skim 1.7.6

  • Operating System

    Mac OS X

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  • Author / Product

    Skim Team / External Link

  • Filename

    Skim-1.0.dmg

  • MD5 Checksum

    d300fcc13c6e18cf33adfa824988d43a

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 1.0.


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
- Automatically select the proper paper size in the print info.
- Add support for Keyspan Frontrow remote control.
- Change the shortcuts for moving and resizing of the reading bar to avoid conflicts with Spaces on Leopard.
- New keys for note type icons to be used in RTFD export templates.
- Add Russian localization. (Thanks Michael Krekin!)
- Add QuickLook plugin for PDF bundles and Skim notes files.
- Add support for counters in export template.
- Show page number in window title.

Bugs Fixed
- Really prevent selection in Leopard for context menu.
- Fix remote control support.
- Fix empty thumbnails that could sometimes occur.
- Fix transition popup in French localization.
- More efficient gradient drawing.
- Faster save of disk image on Leopard.
- Fix line widths that could sometimes be wrong.
- Smoother first transition in presentation mode.
- Fix a possible crasher in DVI converter.
- Fix segmented buttons on Leopard, shift images and use consistent style.
- Smoother animation of button when swapping find tables.
- Fix an exception that prevented toolbar customization on Leopard.
- Reduce some unnecessary memory usage.
- Always synchronize full screen zoom button.