pympress
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Description:
Simple and powerful dual-screen PDF reader designed for presentations
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.8.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 13, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: pdf presentation dual-screen speaker-notes productivity
Install: brew install pympress
About:
Pympress is a dual-screen PDF reader tailored for presentations, enabling users to display slides on a projector while viewing speaker notes and a timer on a separate display. It supports rich media embedding and interactive PDFs, making it a versatile tool for dynamic presentations. The software is built with Python and GTK, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and a lightweight footprint.
Key Features:
  • Dual-screen support for presenter and audience views
  • Timer and clock for presentation pacing
  • Support for rich media and interactive PDFs
  • Customizable layout and styling
  • Live editing with automatic file reloading
Use Cases:
  • Delivering presentations with detailed speaker notes
  • Conducting lectures or training sessions with timed segments
  • Displaying interactive PDFs in a professional setting
Alternatives:
  • Evince – Simpler PDF viewer without dedicated presentation mode
  • Okular – Feature-rich viewer but lacks optimized dual-screen presentation workflow
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader – Proprietary alternative with presentation mode but less portable
Version History
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Oct 13, 2025 10:31am 0 VERSION_BUMP 26dc4971
Dec 15, 2024 3:46pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8bdfc281
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