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Skim for Mac

Skim 1.3.11

  -  4.24 MB  -  Freeware
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    Skim 1.7.4

  • Operating System

    Mac OS X

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  • Filename

    Skim-1.3.11.dmg

  • MD5 Checksum

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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 1.3.11.


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
- Hold down Option to open all bookmarks in a bookmark folder at once.
- Codesigning for enhanced security and portability of saved PDF passwords.
- Added Japanese localization (thanks Toru Ishizaki).
- New background option for displayline script.
- New service to show Skim notes.

Bugs Fixed
- Fixes and improvements for scripting selections.
- Complete support for webarchive templates.
- Warn before opening a folder containing a large number of documents.
- Make sure we don't crash when reading corrupted bookmarks.
- Don't show duplicate error alert when opening a file was already cancelled.
- Improved scripting support for bookmarks, in particular creating session and folder bookmarks.
- Fix saving of default full screen PDF settings.
- Fix clicking links hidden behind notes.
- Improvements to freehand notes tool, give preference to drawing, only select on simple click.
- Replacement of remote control support, it is now turned on by default again.
- Improve printing from AppleScript.
- Apply initial PDF view settings and snapshots after unlocking a locked document.
- Always open PDFs from links using Skim.
- Improvements to PDF passwords saved in keychain.
- Disable actions that won't work for locked documents.
- Fix Clear button enabling in Downloads window.
- Allow setting owner password when it's different from the user password.