Downloading Adobe Illustrator on Chromebook
Unfortunately, Adobe Illustrator is not officially available for Chromebooks. This is because Chromebooks run on Chrome OS, a Linux-based operating system, and Adobe Illustrator is not compatible with Linux.
However, there are a few workarounds that you can use to run Illustrator on a Chromebook.
Method 1: Using Crouton
Crouton is a tool that allows you to install a GNU/Linux operating system alongside Chrome OS. This means that you can run Illustrator in a Linux environment on your Chromebook.
To use Crouton, follow these steps:
- Enable Developer Mode on your Chromebook:
- Open the Chromebook settings.
- Click on About Chrome OS.
- Click on More info.
- Under Build number, click on the number repeatedly until you see a message that says, “You are now a developer.”
- Restart your Chromebook.
2. Install Crouton:
- Open a Chrome browser window.
- Go to https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton.
- Click on the Download button.
- Download the Crouton script for your Chromebook’s architecture.
3. Execute the Crouton script:
- Open a terminal window.
- Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the Crouton script.
- Run the following command:
sudo sh chromebook-crouton.sh -r -t [lubuntu,xfce4,xubuntu]Replace [lubuntu,xfce4,xubuntu] with the Linux distribution you want to install.
4. Reboot your Chromebook:
- When the installation is complete, you will be asked to reboot your Chromebook.
- After the reboot, you will be able to select your Linux distribution from the sign-in screen.
Method 2: Using Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a cloud computing platform that allows you to run virtual machines. You can use GCP to create a virtual machine running Linux and install Illustrator on it.
To use GCP, follow these steps:
- Create a GCP account:
- Go to https://cloud.google.com/ and click on Create account.
- Follow the instructions to create a GCP account.
2. Create a Compute Engine instance:
- In the GCP Console, go to Compute Engine > VM instances.
- Click on Create Instance.
- Select the Linux/UNIX operating system.
- Select the Ubuntu 18.04 LTS image.
- Configure the instance settings as desired.
- Click on Create.
3. Install Illustrator:
- Once the instance is created, connect to it using SSH.
- Install Illustrator from the Ubuntu Software Center.
Tips for Using Illustrator on a Chromebook
- Performance: Running Illustrator on a Chromebook will be slower than running it on a traditional PC. This is because Chromebooks have less powerful hardware.
- Storage: You will need to have enough storage space on your Chromebook to install Illustrator and your files.
- Security: Be careful about what files you open in Illustrator, as some files may contain viruses or malware.
By following these tips, you can use Illustrator on a Chromebook, even though it is not officially supported.
