How to install Blender 5.5.0 Alpha on a Chromebook

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This guide will walk you through the process of installing Blender 5.5.0 Alpha on your Chromebook. Blender is a powerful open-source 3D creation suite that supports the entire 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, video editing and 2D animation pipeline. Installing it on a Chromebook can open up a world of creative possibilities.

Compatibility Note

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with Intel or AMD CPUs that support Linux Apps. If your Chromebook has an ARM64 architecture CPU, this method won't work. Check your Chromebook's specifications if you're unsure.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps carefully to install Blender 5.5.0 Alpha on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux Apps

If you haven't already, you'll need to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook. Go to your system settings, click on "About Chrome OS" in the left panel, and turn on Linux apps.

2. Update Repositories

Open a terminal from your app menu and run the following command to update your Linux app repositories:

sudo apt update

3. Install Required Packages

Next, we'll install a menu editor and another required package. Run this command:

sudo apt install kmenuedit libecore1

4. Download Blender

Now, let's download the Blender package. Use this command:

wget https://cdn.builder.blender.org/download/daily/blender-5.0.0-alpha+main.d26a79b14417-linux.x86_64-release.tar.xz

5. Extract the Package

Once the download is complete, extract the package with this command:

tar -xf blender-5.0.0-alpha+main.d26a79b14417-linux.x86_64-release.tar.xz

6. Launch Blender

To ensure everything is working correctly, launch Blender using this command:

./blender-5.0.0-alpha+main.d26a79b14417-linux.x86_64-release/blender

Adding Blender to Your App Menu

For convenience, you might want to add Blender to your app menu. Here's how:

  1. Launch the menu editor by typing 'kmenuedit' in the terminal.
  2. Choose a category for the Blender shortcut.
  3. Click on "New Item" and give it a name of your choice.
  4. Set the command to the path of the Blender executable.
  5. Save the launcher.

Now you can launch Blender directly from your app menu!

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide through this process, check out our video tutorial:

Additional Resources

To further assist you in your Blender journey on Chromebook, here are some helpful resources:

If you encounter any issues during the installation process or have questions about using Blender on your Chromebook, feel free to leave a comment on our YouTube video. We're here to help!

Happy 3D creating with Blender on your Chromebook!

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