In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Pencil 2D on your Chromebook. Pencil 2D is a powerful, open-source animation software that allows you to create traditional hand-drawn animation using both bitmap and vector graphics. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced animator, Pencil 2D offers a user-friendly interface and a range of tools to bring your ideas to life.

Enabling Linux Apps on Your Chromebook

Before we begin the installation process, we need to ensure that Linux apps are enabled on your Chromebook. Here's how to do it:

1. Open your Chromebook's System Settings
2. Look for the Linux icon in the left panel and click on it
3. Turn on Linux apps

This process may take a few minutes as your Chromebook sets up the Linux environment.

Installing Pencil 2D

Once Linux apps are enabled, we can proceed with installing Pencil 2D. We'll use the terminal to run a few simple commands. Don't worry if you're not familiar with the terminal - we'll guide you through each step.

First, let's update the software sources for Linux apps:

sudo apt update

After the update is complete, we can install Pencil 2D with this command:

sudo apt install pencil2d

When prompted, press Enter to confirm the installation. The system will then download and install Pencil 2D and its dependencies.

Launching Pencil 2D

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Pencil 2D from your app menu. Look for the Pencil 2D icon in your Linux apps section.

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide of this process, please refer to the video tutorial below:

Additional Resources

To help you get started with Pencil 2D, we've prepared a Google Doc with some useful tips and tricks. You can access it here:

Google Doc Tutorial for Pencil 2D

For more information about Pencil 2D, including documentation and community forums, visit the official website:

https://www.pencil2d.org/

Chromebook Compatibility

Not all Chromebooks support Linux apps. To check if your device is compatible, refer to our comprehensive list:

All Currently Supported Chromebooks with Linux Apps (Crostini) support

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We hope this guide helps you get started with Pencil 2D on your Chromebook. Happy animating!