Jarnal is an open-source, multi-platform, desktop application designed for notetaking, sketching, keeping a journal, making annotated diagrams, and saving and exchanging annotated documents. It is written in Java and runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Jarnal allows users to write on a canvas with a variety of tools including a stylus, mouse, keyboard, or another pointing device. It includes a wide range of features such as the ability to draw shapes, insert images, and annotate PDF documents. It also supports handwriting recognition, audio annotation, and multiple page documents. It also allows users to save documents to PDF and other formats, as well as to share documents with other Jarnal users. Jarnal is an excellent tool for students, teachers, and business professionals who need to take notes, annotate documents, and keep track of their thoughts. It is also a great tool for collaborating on documents with others.
Discontinued No new releases since March 2012, but the latest version, 0.7.8, is still running and can be downloaded from the official website.