How to install RawTherapee on a Chromebook

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing RawTherapee on your Chromebook. RawTherapee is a powerful, open-source raw image processing software that can help you enhance your digital photographs with professional-grade tools.

Why Install RawTherapee on Your Chromebook?

Chromebooks are known for their simplicity and ease of use, but they can be even more versatile with the addition of Linux apps. RawTherapee brings advanced photo editing capabilities to your Chromebook, allowing you to work with raw image files and apply sophisticated adjustments to your photos.

Prerequisites

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

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install RawTherapee on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux Apps

If you haven't already enabled Linux apps on your Chromebook, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your Chromebook's Settings
  2. Click on the "Advanced" section
  3. Find the "Developers" section
  4. Click on "Turn On" next to "Linux development environment"
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup

2. Open the Terminal

Once Linux is enabled, open the Terminal app from your app launcher.

3. Update Package Lists

Before installing any new software, it's a good practice to update your package lists. Run the following command:

sudo apt update

4. Install RawTherapee

Now, install RawTherapee using the following command:

sudo apt install rawtherapee

This command will download and install RawTherapee and its dependencies.

Using RawTherapee

After installation, you can launch RawTherapee from your app launcher. Remember that any files you want to edit with RawTherapee should be stored in your Linux files folder, which you can access through the Files app.

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide to this process, please watch our step-by-step video tutorial:

Additional Resources

Here are some additional resources to help you get the most out of RawTherapee:

We hope this guide helps you get started with RawTherapee on your Chromebook. Happy photo editing!

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