Qpixel is a web-based pixel art editor that is available for free on https://codidact.com/. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install it on Linux Mint:
Prerequisites
Before you start with the installation process, ensure that you have the following:
- A Linux Mint Latest distribution
- A web browser
- Access to the command line interface
Installation steps
- Open your web browser and navigate to https://codidact.com/.
- Click on the "Get started" button at the top right corner of the page.
- Scroll down to the "Pixel Art Editor" section and click on the "QPixel" option.
- You'll be taken to the QPixel editor page. In the top left of the screen, click "Download".
- Choose "Linux x86_64" from the list of available options.
- Download and save the file to your preferred location.
- Next, use the command line interface to navigate to the directory where you saved the file.
cd ~/Downloads/
- Extract the archive:
tar -xvzf qpixel-linux-x86_64-*.tar.gz
- Navigate to the extracted directory:
cd qpixel-linux-x86_64-*/
- Run the "qpixel" executable to launch the editor:
./qpixel
Once QPixel starts, you can use it to create and edit pixel art graphics.
Conclusion
That's it! You have successfully installed QPixel on your Linux Mint Latest distribution. Enjoy creating pixel art with this powerful editor!
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