How to install Blender on Kubuntu 24.04

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Blender on Kubuntu 24.04. Blender is a powerful, open-source 3D creation suite that supports the entire 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, and video editing.

Why Use Flatpak for Installation?

We'll be using Flatpak to install Blender. Flatpak is a next-generation technology for building and distributing desktop applications on Linux. It offers several advantages:

  • Consistent runtime environment across different Linux distributions
  • Sandboxed applications for improved security
  • Easy updates and rollbacks
  • Ability to run multiple versions of an application side-by-side

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install Blender on your Kubuntu 24.04 system:

1. Install Flatpak

First, we need to install Flatpak on your system. Open a terminal and run:

sudo apt install flatpak

2. Add the Flathub Repository

Next, we'll add the Flathub repository, which hosts a large collection of Flatpak applications:

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

3. Install Blender

Now, we can install Blender using Flatpak:

sudo flatpak install flathub org.blender.Blender

After running these commands, reboot your computer to ensure all changes take effect.

Using Blender

Once installed, you can launch Blender from your application menu or by running flatpak run org.blender.Blender in the terminal. Blender offers a wide range of features for 3D creation, including:

  • 3D modeling and sculpting
  • UV unwrapping
  • Texturing
  • Rigging and skinning
  • Fluid and smoke simulation
  • Particle simulation
  • Rendering
  • Video editing

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during installation or while using Blender, try these troubleshooting steps:

  • Ensure your system is up to date by running sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
  • Check if Flatpak is correctly installed and configured with flatpak --version
  • If Blender doesn't start, try running it from the terminal to see any error messages
  • For performance issues, make sure your graphics drivers are up to date

Additional Resources

To learn more about Blender and its capabilities, check out these resources:

With Blender installed on your Kubuntu system, you're ready to dive into the world of 3D creation. Whether you're interested in 3D modeling, animation, or video editing, Blender provides a comprehensive suite of tools to bring your ideas to life.

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