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Skim for Mac

Skim 1.4.11

  -  4.13 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    Skim 1.7.4

  • Operating System

    Mac OS X

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  • Author / Product

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  • Filename

    Skim-1.4.11.dmg

  • MD5 Checksum

    c620366bd86b4d1bab53196dd714e17f

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 1.4.11.


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
- Add notes for selected search results through contextual menu.
- Placeholder for output file in PDF-TeX sync command.
- Toolbar button images on Yosemite consistent with new style.

Bugs Fixed
- Reopen last open documents also when restoring Skim at login.
- Correct notes ordering, notes creation and reading bar on PDFs with rotated pages.
- Improve determination of mouse cursor.
- Resolution independent drawing of artwork for retina displays.
- Don't use source list style tables on OS X 10.10 Yosemite for inconsistencies with new style.
- Improve performance for documents with a lot of notes.
- Fix presentation page transitions.
- Fix key view loop in anchored note windows.