In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Audacity 3.6.3 on your Chromebook. Audacity is a powerful, open-source audio editing software that can greatly enhance your audio production capabilities on your Chromebook.

Compatibility

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically designed for Chromebooks with Intel or AMD processors that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture CPUs. If you're unsure about your Chromebook's processor, you can check our lists of Intel-based Chromebooks and AMD-based Chromebooks.

Installation Process

Follow these steps carefully to install Audacity on your Chromebook:

1. First, update your package list:

   sudo apt update

2. Install necessary dependencies:

   sudo apt install kmenuedit fuse

3. Download the Audacity AppImage:

   wget https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/download/Audacity-3.6.3/audacity-linux-3.6.3-x64.AppImage

4. Make the AppImage executable:

   chmod 755 audacity-linux-3.6.3-x64.AppImage

5. Run Audacity:

   ./audacity-linux-3.6.3-x64.AppImage

6. To add Audacity to your application menu:

   kmenuedit

These commands will download and set up Audacity on your Chromebook. The AppImage format allows you to run Audacity without a traditional installation, making it easy to update and manage.

Understanding the Process

Let's break down what each step does:

• Updating the package list ensures you have access to the latest software versions.
• Installing kmenuedit and fuse provides necessary tools for running and managing AppImages.
• Downloading the AppImage gives you the latest version of Audacity compatible with Linux.
• Making the AppImage executable allows your system to run it as a program.
• Running the AppImage launches Audacity directly.
• Using kmenuedit helps you add Audacity to your application menu for easy access.

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide through this process, please refer to the video tutorial above. It provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the installation process, which can be especially helpful if you're new to using Linux applications on your Chromebook.

Additional Resources

To complement this guide, we've prepared a Google Doc with additional information and tips. This document can be particularly useful if you encounter any issues during the installation process.

For more information about Audacity and its features, visit the official Audacity website.

Chromebook Resources

If you're interested in exploring more about Chromebooks and their capabilities, check out these resources:

• All Currently Supported Chromebooks with Linux Apps (Crostini) support
• Chromebook Comparison and Buyers Guide

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We hope this guide helps you successfully install and use Audacity on your Chromebook. If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please don't hesitate to reach out through a comment on our YouTube video. Happy audio editing!