How to install Krita 3.3.2 in Ubuntu 16.04


Today we are looking at how to install the latest version of Krita on Ubuntu 16.04.  The only way to do it is as an appimage.  We will look together, where and how to download and use it, then how to add it to our menu and lastly, where to download the Krita logo and add it.  Enjoy!

For an updated blog, based on Ubuntu 18.04 look here: https://www.linuxmadesimple.info/2019/02/how-to-install-latest-version-of-krita.html

Please follow the video for instructions.

Instructions:
1) Download Krita appimage:
https://krita.org/en/download/krita-desktop/

2)  Move Krita to /opt folder and set permissions:
sudo nautilus

3) Add to  the menu:
sudo apt install alacarte (install menu editor)
https://www.google.com/search?q=krita+logo+png&tbm=isch&tbs=sur:fc&client=ms-android-hmd-rev2&prmd=ivn&hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiFkYfd55LgAhWSgaYKHbMbBHMQlJcCegQIARAS&biw=360&bih=560 (download Krita icon from here)

Official Site:
https://krita.org

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