{"id":12084,"date":"2026-04-14T16:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/us\/?p=12084"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:08:34","slug":"how-to-create-art-on-your-chromebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/how-to-create-art-on-your-chromebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create art on your Chromebook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you need a high-end computer or an all-in-one portable tablet in order to create digital art? Not necessarily! There are more affordable ways to get creative than ever before. One of the easiest entries into digital creativity is the humble Chromebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Chromebooks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just in case anyone needs an introduction, a Chromebook<\/a> is a simplified laptop that runs Google\u2019s Chrome OS. They\u2019re intended primarily as vehicles for browsing the internet and using web services, and are staples in classrooms around the United States for their simplicity and ease of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While they primarily use web-based services accessible via the Chrome browser, they can also run Android apps via the Play Store<\/a>. And despite what you might have heard about them in past years, Chromebooks have come a long way lately, with manufacturers increasingly rolling out mid-range and even high-end Chromebooks, with specs comparable to Windows laptops \u2013 and sometimes they even have faster actual performance, since the OS consumes next-to-no system resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a Chromebook, simply add a Chromebook-compatible drawing tablet \u2013 the Wacom Intuos pen tablet<\/a> and Wacom One 14 pen display<\/a> are excellent, affordable, entry-level options \u2013\u00a0and the right creative software. Then your Chromebook can become a drawing tool that allows you to express your creativity and your unique style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Chromebook specs will I need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a wide range of art programs you can run on Chromebooks. Some of them will run on virtually any Chromebook, and some might require a slightly higher-end device. Generally speaking, you don't need to worry too much about specs with Chromebook \u2013\u00a0but if you have a lower-end device, then it may lag a bit if you try to create a large canvas with multiple layers, for example. If you're shopping for a Chromebook, you might want to go for at least a mid-range one so you don\u2019t suffer from cursor lag when drawing. Generally, anything with a decent processor and at least 4 GB of RAM should be enough to run any of the programs listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What drawing tablets can I use with Chromebook?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wacom Intuos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This has been the gold standard for pen tablets since the 90s. The Small version comes in a wired or a Bluetooth Wireless version, and there's a Medium size one for extra space as well! Wacom Intuos is Works with Chromebook certified<\/a>, so it should work seamlessly with most Chromebooks! Note: Wacom Intuos connects via USB-A. You may need a USB converter on some Chromebooks.<\/em> Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wacom One 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom's most affordable drawing display, Wacom One offering the same peerless pen-on-screen drawing experience as a Wacom Cintiq in a smaller, more budget-friendly package. Both the monitor and its pen are lightweight, so it's easy to travel with. Note: Wacom One 14 connects via USB-C. You may need a USB converter on some Chromebooks.<\/em> Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What art software will run on Chromebook?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ability to run Android apps gives you far more choices than you\u2019d have in-browser alone: too many to fit a real guide to them into this article. But here are a bunch of suggestions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your best options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are what I consider the top options, followed by a bunch more that might be just as good, but that I just haven\u2019t tried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n