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DEVONthink

Version 3.9.6

Knowledge base, information manager, and much more.

2.7
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$99.00
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DEVONthink overview

DEVONthink is your paperless office. It stores all your documents, helps you keep them organized, and presents you with what you need to get the job done.

Features:
  • Keeps your data together
  • Scans your paper
  • Archives your email
  • Assists you with A.I.
  • Syncs your data securely
  • Automates repeating tasks
  • Lets you share your data

What’s new in version 3.9.6

Updated on Feb 28 2024

Today's maintenance release addresses a few small issues discovered after the previous release. A regression kept global smart groups from updating automatically. Splitting PDFs didn't modify the initial document. And renamed favorites didn't always retain the change after relaunching.

We also added a few improvements too. HTML formats now support using Paste with Source Link. It's easier to change the font of PDF text annotations and automatic naming of merged or grouped items better supports prefixing numbers. We also made several modifications to improve reliability, including that of our sync engine.

New
  • Added a new hidden preference DatePlaceholdersWithoutLeadingZeros to disable using prefixing zeros with date or time placeholders.
Improved
  • Email messages that may not have displayed properly in Best Alternative view due to their internal line endings render better.
  • You can now use the Edit > Paste with Source Link command in HTML, formatted notes, and webarchives.
  • Missing or empty Finder comments are ignored when updating indexed items, both manually when using File > Update Indexed Item or after filesystem events, if the current internally stored comment of the indexed item exceeds the size limit of Finder comments or if the indexed item is stored on a network volume which might not reliably support Finder comments.
  • Merged documents or grouped items better support automatic names beginning with numbers.
  • DEVONthink detects updates for add-ons more reliably.
  • The date-specific submenus in Insert Placeholders only include time-based placeholders when applicable.
  • The Execute Script smart rule and batch processing action was renamed to Apply Script.
Improved (Sync)
  • Improved how data transmission to sync stores is handled with remote syncs, especially with CloudKit.
Fixed
  • Global smart groups didn't automatically update their item counts. Fixed.
  • Splitting a PDF didn't modify the initial document. Fixed.
  • In rare cases, invalid XML/HTML, e.g., from some RSS feeds, could crash DEVONthink. Fixed.
  • While the Annotations panel was open, the font of a selected text annotation couldn't be changed. Fixed.
  • Background colors weren't retained when converting rich text to formatted note or HTML. Fixed.
  • Copying or pasting with a source link generated the wrong URL on EPUB documents viewed in Best Alternative mode. Fixed.
  • In the Tags options for smart group, smart rule, and search criteria, the Wildcards placeholder wasn't displayed in empty fields. Fixed.
  • Grouping top-level ordinary tags of the global inbox with no other database opened put them into the root of the database instead of into the Tags group. Fixed.
  • Renaming favorited items didn't retain the changed name without a subsequent operation, e.g., reordering the favorites. Fixed.
  • After grouping ordinary tags, indexed items using these tags were moved into the database if the hidden preference EnableAutomaticConsolidation was enabled. Fixed.
  • .svg files were incorrectly imported as images on macOS Ventura and later. Fixed.
  • URL parameters, e.g., page=42, of item links in unsaved documents were ignored. Fixed.
  • It wasn't possible to set the current time property of a window or tab via AppleScript. Fixed.
Fixed (Server)
  • The background colors of HTML or formatted note documents weren't displayed when viewed in the web interface. Fixed.

Information

License

Shareware

Size

134.2 MB

Downloads

984

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 10.14 or later
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zlazkow
zlazkow
Feb 10 2023
3.9
5.0
Feb 10 2023
5.0
Version: 3.9
while I wanted to use "Mercedes" of Notes using, organizing and storing application, I better call it a proper and better comparison of my favorite Lincoln Town Car, which I used to own 1985-1994, which was and is The Best Automobile ever, together with Caddilac of that time. DEVONthink is not just an application of sorting and organizing. It's a powerful Engine that nothing comes even close. Even 10 stars is too little for its rating.
zlazkow
zlazkow
Dec 5 2022
3.8.7
5.0
Dec 5 2022
5.0
Version: 3.8.7
wow! monster update version 3.8.7. fixes, updates, new features..! That a lot and lot of work. Still the best and no rivals. Thank you DT !
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jun 22 2022
3.8.3
5.0
Jun 22 2022
5.0
Version: 3.8.3
v3.4.8 is out. It has many new features and fixes, too long to list in a comment.
Gakesmith
Gakesmith
Mar 4 2021
3.6.3
5.0
Mar 4 2021
5.0
Version: 3.6.3
I have used this since 1.0 and can say it is the most useful organizer for large amounts of text and PDFs that I have found. I store several thousand 2000+ word articles and I can find anything I want as well as articles that are related that I would not have thought of. Indispensable!
time2poppop
time2poppop
Aug 13 2020
3.5.2
5.0
Aug 13 2020
5.0
Version: 3.5.2
Excellent
Filou53
Filou53
Sep 12 2019
3.0
0.0
Sep 12 2019
0.0
Version: 3.0
I have been using DevonThink (pro) for a few years now. And I am very satisfied with it. I am now considering moving to version 3 but I continue to find the distinction between the different versions rather confusing! More precisely, I don't like their 'Comparison Edition' page! (on https://www.devontechnologies.com/apps/devonthink/editions ) Rather than see 'The standard edition offers all features portrayed on the DEVONthink product page except those listed above', I would have preferred a simple presentation of all the main features with 3 columns. 'DEVONthink - DEVONthink Pro - DEVONthink Server' IMHO it would have been much clearer. (btw, stupid question: how is it possible to insert a blank line in a comment with the new interface of post review on MU ???)
zlazkow
zlazkow
Aug 31 2019
3.0beta7
5.0
Aug 31 2019
5.0
Version: 3.0beta7
I have DEVONnote and it is a brilliant product. Did not feel the need to move to DEVONThink. Nevertheless, I did have in mind to upgrade, which was only to around $25. Now, with retiring DEVONnote and DEVONthink Personal, the developer decided to be greedy, leaving two versions: Pro at $200!!! and Standard at "only" $100 ! Thank you very much, but NO. I'll continue using DEVONnote, and maybe purchasing Yojimbo ($20) if the developer shows that he continues developing it(last update was in 2017) or EagleFiler at $40 which is actively developed. But I have a suggestion to the developer, maybe consider offering DEVONthink Light at $30 to be competitive with EagleFiler and to be more affordable ?
JamesHarrisPhoto
JamesHarrisPhoto
Jul 18 2019
3.0beta4
0.0
Jul 18 2019
0.0
Version: 3.0beta4
The download link here is for beta 3 and NOT beta 4.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jun 12 2019
3.0beta3
5.0
Jun 12 2019
5.0
Version: 3.0beta3
The transition to DEVONThink versions 3.0 is going to be confusing. Therefore, this page was created to assist users: Upgrader's Guide https://www.devontechnologies.com/apps/devonthink/upgrade "With DEVONthink 3.0 we have cleaned up the editions lineup. We retired DEVONnote and DEVONthink Personal, and rearranged the feature sets of the new editions in a way that we feel makes more sense to more of you...." The resulting versions for 3.0 will be: • DEVONThink Pro --> DEVONThink 3.0 • DEVONThink Office --> DEVONThink Pro 3.0 - OR --> DEVONThink Server 3.0 This page lists the features of both the NEW 3.0 Pro version and Server versions: DEVONthink Editions https://www.devontechnologies.com/apps/devonthink/editions AND here is the what's New in DEVONthink 3 page: https://www.devontechnologies.com/apps/devonthink/new
ylluminate
ylluminate
May 17 2019
3.0beta1
1.0
May 17 2019
1.0
Version: 3.0beta1
I'm heart broken. Long time user and having to sign off now with the new pricing scheme. Having the server at such a high price is insane for users who have become so accustomed to being able to use the web interface. Fond farewells Devon.
ozkb
ozkb
Mar 30 2024
3.9.6
1.0
Mar 30 2024
1.0
Version: 3.9.6
lesv
lesv
Mar 4 2024
3.9.6
1.0
Mar 4 2024
1.0
Version: 3.9.6
EdFlicker
EdFlicker
Nov 15 2023
3.9.4
1.0
Nov 15 2023
1.0
Version: 3.9.4
fallenflower
fallenflower
Sep 23 2023
3.9.2
1.0
Sep 23 2023
1.0
Version: 3.9.2
shca
shca
Sep 18 2023
3.9.2
1.0
Sep 18 2023
1.0
Version: 3.9.2
rlf
rlf
Aug 29 2023
3.9.2
1.0
Aug 29 2023
1.0
Version: 3.9.2
zlazkow
zlazkow
Feb 10 2023
3.9
5.0
Feb 10 2023
5.0
Version: 3.9
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Oct 7 2021
3.8
5.0
Oct 7 2021
5.0
Version: 3.8
twaw
twaw
Nov 26 2020
1.0
Nov 26 2020
1.0
Version: null
time2poppop
time2poppop
Aug 13 2020
5.0
Aug 13 2020
5.0
Version: null
ylluminate
ylluminate
May 17 2019
1.0
May 17 2019
1.0
Version: null
PRjohnson
PRjohnson
Apr 30 2019
5.0
Apr 30 2019
5.0
Version: null
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Apr 26 2019
5.0
Apr 26 2019
5.0
Version: null
Gakesmith
Gakesmith
Jan 11 2030
3.6.3
5.0
Jan 11 2030
5.0
Version: 3.6.3
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