

You could, if you wanted to, install the newer version of Inkscape using Flatpaks or by adding the Inkscape PPA to your source list but that required a few extra steps.

Yes, sudo apt install inkscape would install the program on a Linux-capable Chromebook but because Chrome OS was using Debian Stretch and the Inkscape version in the Stretch repository was always a few releases behind. Until recently, getting the newest version of Inkscape on Chrome OS required a little more than just the simple apt install command we commonly use to install Linux applications. While we no longer use Inkscape, it is still an incredible vector editor and we recommend it for users who aren’t ready to make the jump to the pro version of Gravit that runs you $49.99/year. With the advent of the Crostini Project and Linux apps support, that has changed and for many, installing Inkscape free software on a Chromebook has been a game-changer for productivity. Install Inkscape Using Snap Package You can install Inkscape on Ubuntu or any other Linux distros using the snap. sudo apt install inkscape -y Install Inkscape Flatpak Method.

Problem was, using Inkscape on Chrome OS in the past required Crouton and the unofficial path to dual-booting Linux on your Chromebook. How to Install Inkscape on Ubuntu Linux 1. Next, install Inkscape using the following command. Installation of Inkscape on Ubuntu Method 1: Using apt-get. We use Gravit Designer on the daily as our go-to vector editing and design tool but for a long time, Inkscape was always in the old tool bag. Excellent for converting PDFs to vectors, and it is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and GNU/Linux.
