Scribus installation on MacOSX documentation overview

  • The best way to install Scribus on MacOSX is the same way other MacOSX-specific applications are installed - from a .dmg file. At this time we are only offering 1.3.5+ in this package format. You can get it from our Sourceforge Downloads Page (link opens in a new page). A universal PPC/x86 binary is available. Just to warn you: you may need to click on the link that says 1.3.5svn to have the list show that includes the .dmg file.
  • Note: to install the stable version of scribus (1.3.3.x series) on MacOSX you must use one of the two approaches presented below.

Alternative methods for people willing and capable to pursue more technically-involved approaches:

  • Fink installation wiki page. This is one of the two easiest methods to install the stable version of scribus (1.3.3.x series) on MacOSX. Another take on this method is here.
  • MacPorts installation wiki page. This is the other one of the two easiest methods to install the stable version of scribus (1.3.3.x series) on MacOSX.
  • Compiling and Installing Scribus 1.3.5svn+ On Mac OS X is for more experienced users comfortable with building software from source. Note that it only relates to the current cutting edge developmental version of Scribus and so is not for everyone. Please report all bugs to us when you use this method and Scribus 1.3.5svn.
  • There is a List of all known bugs and issues with Scribus on MacOSX.