In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing OpenToonz on your Chromebook. OpenToonz is a powerful open-source animation software that can help bring your creative ideas to life. By following these steps, you'll be able to harness the full potential of your Chromebook for animation projects.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your Chromebook supports Linux apps (Crostini). If you're unsure, you can check our list of Chromebooks with Linux Apps support.

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide, please refer to the following video tutorial. The steps outlined in this post correspond to the video content.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install OpenToonz on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux Apps

First, we need to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook:

1. Go to your Chromebook's Settings
2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" section in the left panel
3. Under the "Developer" section, choose "Set up Linux"
4. Follow the prompts to turn on Linux

2. Install OpenToonz

Now that Linux apps are enabled, we'll use the terminal to install OpenToonz. Open the terminal from your app menu and run the following commands one by one:

1) sudo apt update
2) sudo apt install flatpak
3) sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
4) sudo flatpak install flathub io.github.OpenToonz
5) sudo chown root:root /usr/bin/bwrap && sudo chmod u+s /usr/bin/bwrap

Each command serves a specific purpose:

• Command 1 updates your Linux apps repositories
• Command 2 installs Flatpak, a utility for software deployment and package management
• Command 3 adds the official Flathub repository to your system
• Command 4 installs OpenToonz from the Flathub repository
• Command 5 sets the necessary permissions for OpenToonz to run properly

Additional Information

It's worth noting that while OpenToonz is a powerful tool for animation, the audio functions may not work in the application when installed on a Chromebook. This limitation is due to the current state of Linux app support on Chrome OS.

For more detailed information about the installation process, you can refer to the Google Doc used in the tutorial.

About OpenToonz

OpenToonz is a powerful 2D animation software that was originally developed by Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio. It offers a wide range of features for both traditional and digital animation workflows, including drawing tools, timeline management, and compositing capabilities.

For more information about OpenToonz and its features, you can visit the official OpenToonz website.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, here are a few tips:

• Ensure your Chromebook is up to date
• Check that you have sufficient storage space for the installation
• If a command fails, try running it again or rebooting your Chromebook before retrying

If you continue to experience problems, please leave a comment on the YouTube video, and we'll be happy to assist you.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you should now have OpenToonz installed on your Chromebook. This powerful animation software opens up new possibilities for creative projects right on your Chromebook. Remember to explore the various features and tutorials available online to make the most of OpenToonz.

For more helpful guides and Chromebook tips, don't forget to check out our Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide.