Best Chrome OS Apps for We have categorized the article into four sections so you can comfortably navigate through the list of apps. We have picked only the best Chrome OS apps which are running perfectly fine without any glitches.
Web apps are basically websites on the internet, but more essentially, they follow the PWA Progressive Web Apps standard. You can create a separate window of the website, pin it on your shelf, and also use it while being offline. To create a web app for a website , open the website of your choice, and click on the 3-dot menu in the top-right corner. The website will be available as a Web App in your app drawer. It brings almost all the Microsoft Office features and you can also use it while being offline.
It will help you edit your documents on Microsoft Office as well. You can use the web version of Microsoft Office free of cost exactly like the native application on Windows OS. But keep in mind, there is no offline support for the web version of Microsoft Office. Google Keep If you want to take notes quickly and scribble something for later use then Google Keep is one of the best note-taking apps you can use on Chrome OS.
Sure, you can install the Android version of Google Keep, but I would recommend you to use the web app. On top of that, you can create a standalone app of Google Keep using the guide I have mentioned above. You can also install the Google Keep extension if you want to save websites quickly and create tasks while browsing the web. Check Out Google Keeps 3. Pixlr and Canva Many users who flock to Chrome OS find that there are no good options for photo editing.
However, things have changed quite rapidly in this department. You can now do some great photo editing with all the essential tools on Pixlr.
The new beta editor of Pixlr is even better with support for layers, lasso tool, wand, mask and more. Apart from that, Canva is also a great choice for photo editing and creating collages on the fly.
You can choose your dimensions, pick a background and just get started with your photo editing. Not to mention, you can create a PWA app for both the websites so there is that. Check Out Pixlr [In Beta]. Check Out Canva 4. Photopea For those users who want Photoshop-level features , well there is a great web app on Chrome OS which does exactly that. Photopea is a web app where you get a similar layout to Adobe Photoshop with countless advanced features and editing tools baked in.
Check Out Photopea. Since most Chromebooks come with a touch-screen display, you can use it as your drawing canvas as well, similar to the iPad. If you are a beginner and want to learn the basics of drawing, you can start with Google Canvas. However, if you are looking for an advanced program that gives you lots of options then Sketchpad is the best choice. It has a myriad of options for brush styles, calligraphy, vector fill and more. So to conclude, if you are looking for the best Chrome OS apps for drawing and sketches then both these options are great to consider.
Users who have moved from Windows to Chrome OS need not worry about communication tools. You get all your native applications including Skype in the form of a web app. Skype offers a full-fledged web platform where you can access your messages, contacts, and most importantly, calls. And similar to the native application, you can make and receive calls without any problem.
All you have to do is create a shortcut to this app and you will receive calls even when the app is closed. For more information, you can head over to our tutorial on how to get Skype for Chromebook running in easy steps. Check Out Skype Web 7. So, instead of looking for a native application on Chrome OS, you can use their web version. Further, you can create a standalone app by following the guide that I have mentioned above.
So, you will always be getting a desktop-class layout with mouse, keyboard, and touch-screen support. The apps are compatible with the mouse and keyboard and also support resizable window size. So, in this article, I am going to share some of the best Android apps for Chrome OS that you must use. Netflix While you can use Netflix on Chrome browser without any problem, the primary reason I am recommending the Android app because of its offline support.
That said, if you want the best quality then opt for the web version which streams at p. As for the Android app, Netflix streams at p. Install: Netflix Free , Offers in-app purchases 9. You can install the Android app on Chrome OS and you will be good to go. So, if the native media player is unable to render a video file, VLC is going to be your friend. Install: VLC Free. The reason I am mentioning Microsoft Office again is that the Android version has offline support. Also, all the Microsoft Office apps work in full-screen mode and do not lack any of the major desktop features.
However, you will need an Office subscription to activate the Office apps so keep that in mind. In case, you are not willing to purchase another plan, you can opt for Office Suite by MobiSystems. On top of that, you can edit and create Office documents while being completely offline and without any subscription fee. Google is trying to bring a unified ecosystem between Chrome OS and Android with seamless sign-in and instant data tethering.
Even Windows has released the Your Phone app which brings notification mirroring and call support. Nevertheless, you can get all these features using two of the popular Android apps : AirDroid and Pushbullet. Both the apps are more or less the same but I would recommend you to go with AirDroid as it brings local file transfer, screen mirroring and notification prompts in the same package.
However, Pushbullet is slightly better at notification handling and has clipboard syncing across devices as well. If you are not happy with Pushbullet , you can also check out its alternatives. In case you are looking to transfer files wirelessly through a local network then I would highly recommend snapdrop.
You can learn more about Snapdrop from our detailed guide. Install: AirDroid Free , Offers in-app purchases. Install: Pushbullet Free , Offers in-app purchases Adobe Lightroom In the web apps section, I have mentioned a few photo-editing programs , but those are mostly for image manipulation and complicated editing.
However, if you want an offline app that allows you to adjust lighting, contrast, saturation, and other such parameters then Adobe Lightroom is the best Chrome OS app in this regard. Simply put, if you are a photographer and want to enhance the look of your photos then just go with Adobe Lightroom on your Chromebook.
It supports both mouse and touch-screen controls so you can delve deeper and edit your images in great detail. Install: Adobe Lightroom Free , Offers in-app purchases. While Chrome OS is not designed to handle resource-intensive tasks, there are a few ways you can push your machine to the brink.
The app layout is optimized for full-screen use so there is a timeline track, controls on the left window and your video output on the center. All in all, if you want to do video editing on your Chromebook, PowerDirector is a great app to use.
Install: PowerDirector Free , Offers in-app purchases Squid Squid is my personal favorite in this list and one of the best Chrome OS apps. You can scribble your notes with a stylus just like you would on paper. Further, you can import images, scribble over it, markup PDFs and more.
The best part about this app is that the company has partnered with Google to bring down low-ink latency on select Chromebooks. Select About This Mac. A dialog should appear. Make sure the Overview tab is selected. Download Microsoft Edge. Windows License Terms. If the Software is downloaded from Microsoft and labeled preview, insider, beta or pre-release, or is otherwise indicated as not being a final retail version of the Software, the applicable terms in Section 1.
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Step 1: To install an app, locate it in the Play Store, click on its entry, and click the green Install button. Note: Android apps that are not compatible with your Chromebook will not appear on the Play Store. Step 4: Authorize permissions as needed.
For instance, Microsoft Word requests access to media, photos, and files. Click Allow or Deny. You can manage Android apps like other Chrome OS apps.
This is a great way to test out how an Android app functions before you choose to fully install it. Step 5: To modify the permissions, click the Toggle next to each to switch them on or off. For example, Microsoft Word can access storage but not the camera, microphone, or contacts.
Chromebook type : The quality of your Android app experience will vary based on your Chromebook. For example, Chromebooks with touchscreens, and particularly 2-in-1s, will provide the best Android app experience. System components like accelerometers will make playing games and other tasks more enjoyable as well. Remember, always update Chrome OS before trying to download Android apps! Syncing : Your Android apps, like other apps, will try to automatically sync to the data in any other Chromebooks you are logged on to.
However, they may not sync if you are using the app on a non-Chrome device. Administrators : Administrator settings may block the ability to add the Chrome Store or Android Apps to your computer. One possible workaround is to sideload Android apps using Linux.
This can be useful for those who prefer Linux commands and could make some Android apps more stable on a Chromebook.
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