Krita 5.0 Offline Installer for Linux Mint 21 – Download & Install Guide
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Download the official Krita 5.0 offline installer for Linux Mint 21. Follow our step‑by‑step guide to install the full package without an internet connection.
The Hook
You need Krita 5.0 on a Linux Mint 21 machine that isn’t connected to the internet. This guide gives you a direct offline installer and a clear, error‑free installation process.
Key Features of Krita 5.0 on Linux Mint 21
- Professional‑grade brush engine – Over 1 000 brush presets and real‑time GPU acceleration.
- Layer & mask support – Unlimited layers, vector layers, and non‑destructive filters.
- Stable, offline‑ready package – A single .deb/.AppImage file containing all dependencies for Mint 21.
System Requirements
| Component | Minimum Requirement |
|--------------------|---------------------|
| Operating System | Linux Mint 21 (based on Ubuntu 22.04) |
| CPU | 2 GHz dual‑core processor |
| RAM | 2 GB (4 GB recommended) |
| Storage | 500 MB free disk space |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.3‑compatible GPU (for GPU‑accelerated brushes) |
Installation Guide – Step‑by‑Step
1. Download the offline package
- Open a web browser on any internet‑connected computer.
- Go to the official Krita releases page: `https://krita.org/en/download/krita-desktop/`
- Scroll to Krita 5.0 – Linux (AppImage & .deb)** and click **Download .deb (offline) (≈ 140 MB).
- Save the file (e.g., `krita-5.0-20230427-linux.tar.xz` or `krita-5.0_20230427_amd64.deb`).
2. Transfer the file to the target Mint 21 machine
- Use a USB stick, external SSD, or local network share.
- Place the file in your home directory, e.g., `~/Downloads`.
3. Verify the package (optional but recommended)
```bash
cd ~/Downloads
sha256sum krita-5.0_20230427_amd64.deb
# Compare the output with the checksum listed on the download page.
```
4. Install the .deb package
```bash
sudo dpkg -i krita-5.0_20230427_amd64.deb
sudo apt-get install -f # fixes any missing dependencies
```
*If you prefer the AppImage:*
```bash
chmod +x krita-5.0-x86_64.appimage
./krita-5.0-x86_64.appimage
```
5. Launch Krita
- From the menu: Graphics → Krita 5.0
- Or run `krita` in a terminal.
6. Confirm the installation
- In Krita, go to Help → About Krita.
- Verify the version reads 5.0.0 and the build matches the download date.
7. (Optional) Create a desktop shortcut for the AppImage
```bash
mkdir -p ~/.local/share/applications
cat > ~/.local/share/applications/krita5.desktop <
Name=Krita 5.0
Exec=$HOME/Downloads/krita-5.0-x86_64.appimage
Icon=$HOME/Downloads/krita-5.0-x86_64.appimage
Type=Application
Categories=Graphics;2DGraphics;
EOF
chmod +x ~/.local/share/applications/krita5.desktop
```
You’re now ready to create digital art with Krita 5.0 on an offline Linux Mint 21 system.
FAQ
Q1: Can I install Krita 5.0 without root privileges?
A: Yes. The AppImage version runs entirely from user space and does not require `sudo`. Simply make it executable and launch it.
Q2: What if the installation reports missing dependencies?
A: Run `sudo apt-get install -f` after the `dpkg -i` command. This tells APT to fetch any required libraries from the Mint repositories (requires temporary internet access).
Q3: Will future Krita updates work with the same offline installer?
A: Each major release (e.g., 5.1, 5.2) provides its own offline package. You must download the new .deb/AppImage for the specific version you want; the 5.0 installer will not auto‑update.
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*Download the official offline installer now and start painting without waiting for an internet connection.*