Skim | Home
A PDF reader and note-taker for macOS, designed for reading and annotating scientific papers and any PDF files.
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60
User Rating
3.0
Free/Trial Support
Supported
Starting Price
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Last Updated
Sep 02, 2026
Overview
What is Skim | Home?
Skim is a PDF reader and note-taker application for macOS, specifically designed to help users read and annotate scientific papers in PDF format, but also suitable for viewing any PDF file.
What is Skim | Home used for?
Top Features
- Viewing PDFs
- Adding and editing notes
- Highlighting text
- Navigation with table of contents or thumbnails
- Full-screen reading
- Presentation mode
- Export notes as text
- Integration with LaTeX and third-party apps
How to use Skim | Home?
Download and install Skim on macOS 10.13 or higher, then use it to open PDFs, add notes, highlight text, navigate with table of contents or thumbnails, and utilize features like full-screen reading, presentations, and export options.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Highly customizable
- Extensive annotation tools
- Good for scientific papers
- macOS integration
Cons
- Only available for macOS
- No cloud or mobile support
Use Cases
- Reading and annotating academic papers
- Viewing and marking up PDF documents
- Presenting PDFs with transitions
Skim | Home Pricing
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