How to Install Krita on Linux

Krita is a powerhouse for digital painting, illustration, and concept art. If you’re on Linux, getting Krita up and running is easy—but it helps to know your options. Here’s how to install Krita on your Linux system, step by step.

1. Install Krita from Your Distribution’s Package Manager

Most major Linux distributions keep Krita in their repositories. This is the simplest route if you don’t need the very latest version.

For Ubuntu, Linux Mint, or Debian-based distros:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install krita

For Fedora:

sudo dnf install krita

For Arch Linux or Manjaro:

sudo pacman -S krita

2. Install Krita Using Flatpak

Flatpak gets you a version straight from the Krita team, often newer than what’s in your distro repo.

First, install Flatpak if you don’t have it:

On Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt install flatpak

On Fedora, it’s already there.

Then add the Flathub repository:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Now install Krita:

flatpak install flathub org.kde.krita

To launch Krita:

flatpak run org.kde.krita

3. Install Krita Using AppImage

AppImage is a portable package. Download, make it executable, and run it—no installation required.

How to do it:

1. Go to the Krita Download Page.
2. Download the AppImage for Linux.
3. Open your terminal and go to your Downloads folder:
   cd ~/Downloads
4. Make the file executable:
   chmod +x krita-*.appimage
5. Run it:
   ./krita-*.appimage

4. Bonus: Keep Krita Updated

• Using your distro’s package manager: Updates will come with your regular system updates.
• Flatpak: Run flatpak update.
• AppImage: Download the latest version from the website when you need it.

That’s It

Pick the method that works best for you. For most users, Flatpak or AppImage gives you the latest features with minimal hassle. Once Krita is installed, you’re ready to start creating.

Questions? Hit the comments below.
Happy painting!

Mark Vincent

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