How to install Shotcut on a Chromebook


Today we are looking at how to install Shotcut Video Editor on a Chromebook.  Please follow the video/audio guide as a tutorial where we explain the process step by step and use the commands below.

We created a tutorial earlier, with a different installation method as well.

Please take note that with the release of Chrome OS 90,  the location of Linux Apps has been changed in the Chromebook’s settings.  Have a look at this tutorial, to see how to turn on Linux apps and then continue with the installation tutorial.

Update: with the release of Chrome OS 120, the Linux container on a Chromebook has been upgraded to a newer version.  This tutorial still works exactly as in the video, however, the first 3 commands are no longer required.  Hope it helps

Instructions:
1) sudo cp /etc/apt/sources.list sources.list
2) sudo echo deb https://deb.debian.org/debian bookworm main  | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list
3) sudo apt update
4) sudo apt install shotcut
5) sudo mv sources.list /etc/apt/sources.list
6) sudo apt update

Crostini GPU Support URL:
chrome://flags/#crostini-gpu-support

Official Site:
https://shotcut.org/

Update:  In Chrome OS 83 Linux Apps has an option now, not seen in this video as it was recorded before Chrome OS 83, to choose a username for your Linux Apps,  it is completely optional and you can just press on the install option to continue, as seen in the video.  Please send us a comment on YouTube if you need assistance!

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