In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing AzPainter on your Chromebook. AzPainter is a powerful and versatile drawing software that can enhance your digital art capabilities on your Chromebook. Whether you're a professional artist or just starting out, AzPainter offers a range of tools to bring your creative visions to life.

Prerequisites

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

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide, please refer to our video tutorial below. It provides step-by-step instructions to complement this written guide.

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Enabling Linux Apps

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

1. Open your Chromebook's System Settings
2. Click on the "Advanced" section in the left panel
3. Navigate to the "Developer" section
4. Turn on Linux Apps

This process may take a few minutes to complete. Once finished, you'll have access to a Linux terminal on your Chromebook.

Installing AzPainter

Now that Linux Apps are enabled, we can proceed with installing AzPainter. We'll use the terminal to run a series of commands. Here's a breakdown of what each command does:

1. Download the AzPainter package

wget https://notesalexp.org/debian/bookworm/pool/main/a/azpainter/azpainter_3.0.9-1_amd64.deb

This command downloads the AzPainter Debian package to your Chromebook.

2. Update package information

sudo apt update

This ensures your system has the latest information about available packages.

3. Install AzPainter

sudo dpkg -i azpainter_3.0.9-1_amd64.deb

This command installs the AzPainter package you downloaded.

4. Resolve dependencies

sudo apt -f install

If there were any missing dependencies during installation, this command will resolve them.

After running these commands, AzPainter should be successfully installed on your Chromebook. You can now launch it from your app menu and start creating!

Additional Resources

For your convenience, we've prepared a Google Doc with all the commands used in this tutorial.

If you're interested in learning more about AzPainter or want to stay updated with its latest developments, you can visit the official AzPainter GitLab page.

Troubleshooting

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

• Ensure your Chromebook's software is up to date
• Double-check that Linux Apps are properly enabled
• If a command fails, try running it again
• Make sure you have a stable internet connection when downloading the package

If you're still experiencing difficulties, feel free to reach out to us via a YouTube comment on the tutorial video, and we'll be happy to assist you.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully installed AzPainter on your Chromebook. This powerful drawing tool opens up new possibilities for digital art creation right on your Chromebook. Whether you're sketching, painting, or creating complex digital illustrations, AzPainter provides the tools you need to bring your artistic vision to life.

Don't forget to explore AzPainter's features and experiment with its various tools. The more you use it, the more comfortable you'll become with its interface and capabilities. Happy creating!

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