We have included top-notch apps for every category so you can have an enjoyable experience while using Chrome OS. 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. To complete the installation, follow the prompts in the "Install Office" section below. Tip: Don't see an install option after signing in?
There could be an issue with your account. Select Need help? If you see the User Account Control prompt that says, Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Your install is finished when you see the phrase, "You're all set! Office is installed now" and an animation plays to show you where to find Office applications on your computer. Select Close. If you're having an installation issue such as Office taking long to install, try Need help?
To open an Office app, select the Start button lower-left corner of your screen and type the name of an Office app, like Word. If you have Windows 8. Can't find your Office apps? Note: The Activation Wizard appears if Office has trouble activating.
Complete the steps in the wizard to finish activating Office. From the Microsoft home page select Install Office if you set a different start page, go to aka. Note: Don't see an install option after signing in? Once the download has completed, open Finder, go to Downloads , and double-click Microsoft Office installer. Tip: If you see an error that says the Microsoft Office installer.
On the first installation screen, select Continue to begin the installation process. Review the disk space requirements or change your install location, and then click Install. Note: If you want to only install specific Office apps and not the entire suite, click the Customize button and uncheck the programs you don't want. Enter your Mac login password, if prompted, and then click Install Software. This is the password that you use to log in to your Mac.
The software begins to install. Click Close when the installation is finished. If Office installation fails, see What to try if you can't install or activate Office for Mac. The What's New window opens automatically when you launch Word. Click Get Started to start activating. If you need help activating Office, see Activate Office for Mac. If Office activation fails, see What to try if you can't install or activate Office for Mac.
How do I pin the Office app icons to the dock? Can I install Office on my iPhone or iPad? Tip: Don't see your issue listed? Try Troubleshoot installing Office for additional issues and their possible solutions. Before you can install Microsoft or Office you need to associate it with a Microsoft account, or work or school account. If you have an Office for home product and bought Office at a retail store or online store, but don't have a Microsoft account, it's possible you haven't redeemed your product key yet if you got one , or you missed the step for linking your recent purchase with an account.
Do the following to link an account with Office. For an Office for home product, go to office. Your account is successfully associated with Office when you see the page, My Office Account followed by your Microsoft account email address, and a button to install Office. Select the PC or Mac tabs above to help you with the rest of the install process.
If the Microsoft account or work or school account isn't working, see I forgot the username or password for the account I use with Office.
After signing in with your work or school account you don't see an option to install the desktop applications on the Microsoft home page, go directly to the Microsoft Software page instead.
Select the language and bit-version you want PC users can choose between bit and bit , and then click Install. See Step 2 and 3 on the PC or Mac tabs above to help you with the rest of the install process. If you still don't see an option to install Office on the Microsoft Software page, it's possible your admin hasn't assigned a license to you. Find out if you have a license to install Office. If you're a student or teacher and your institution didn't give you a license, find out if you're eligible to Get Microsoft for free.
If you're trying to sign in with your work or school account to www. To install Office, try signing in directly to the Microsoft Software page instead. See Steps 2 and 3 on the PC or Mac tabs above to help you with the rest of the install process.
Not all versions of Office include a key, but if yours did, you need to redeem it before you can install Office. Follow the remaining prompts to finish linking your Microsoft account with this version of Office. No product key or not sure if you need one? See Using product keys with Office. The steps in this topic assume you have Microsoft or Office and you're ready to install or reinstall it.
Don't have the latest version yet? Learn more about the differences between Microsoft and non-subscription versions. This can help speed up the installation because a wired connection is usually faster than a wireless one. After that, restart the Office installation. The Office offline installer may help bypass potential proxy, firewall, antivirus, or Internet connection issues that might occur during an Office installation. For steps to install an offline version of Office, see Use the Office offline installer and select the correct tab for your version of Office.
For information about how to turn off your antivirus software, check your antivirus manufacturer's website. Uninstalling your antivirus software may also help.
Don't forget to reinstall it after Office is finished installing and if you turned it off, be sure to turn it on again. If you're not sure which antivirus software you have, use the following instructions to get to Control Panel to find the name of your antivirus software.
Tip: Windows 10 comes with default antivirus software, Windows Defender. Slide the button to Off. Remember to turn it On again. In Large icons or Small icons view, select Security and Maintenance , and then select the down arrow next to Security. If Windows can detect your antivirus software, it's listed under Virus protection. Go to the Control Panel by right-clicking the Start button lower-left corner , and choosing Control Panel.
In Large icons or Small icons view, select Action Center , and then select the down arrow next to Security. In the Uninstall or change a program window, from the list find and select the Office product you're trying to install.
If so, stop the spooler service before you start installing Office again. Tip: The tool may take a few minutes to download and install. After completing the installation, the Uninstall Office products window will open. After you restart your computer, the uninstall tool automatically re-opens to complete the final step of the uninstall process.
Follow the remaining prompts.
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