Some people think that Chromebooks do not have any applications, but the Chrome system applications are many and varied and meet all needs and uses.
Google is working hard to turn Chrome into an integrated operating system capable of competing with laptop systems such as Linux and Mac.
But chrome system apps work a little differently than usual apps because of the different system, and they come in more than one type.
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Chrome does not work in the same way as other operating systems, as it is a hybrid version of Linux and Android kernels together, while amplifying the capabilities of the Google Chrome browser.
Therefore, applications on it come in several different types, as they differ according to the way the application is designed and works on the computer.
One of the most important types of PWAs on Chrome is Internet Apps and PWAs, and you can install them through the Chrome App Store.
Some online apps like Pixlr photo editing can't be installed, so instead of installing it, you put a direct shortcut to it in the apps list.
You can also install Google Chrome extensions that run as full applications on the system, and are available for installation and download from the usual Chrome extension store.
The usual Android applications are the third type that runs on the Chrome system, and while the system can handle all Android applications, some applications are not equipped for it.
Therefore, you find that some applications appear differently on the screen and do not fill it completely. You can also install Linux applications on Chromebook as well.
This application is one of the web applications that cannot be installed on Chromebooks, but a shortcut is made to it in the list of applications.
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It is one of the best photo editing applications on the Internet, and the application offers you similar capabilities and features to the Photoshop application, but in a lesser way.
You can install Microsoft Office on Chromebooks by creating a shortcut to the Office 365 online application.
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Microsoft Office is the most popular document editing application on all operating systems, and many prefer to deal with the application instead of competitors.
It has strong proofreading that makes it outperform many different office application packages.
This application is considered one of the best screen recording applications on the Chrome system, as it can record the screen with the front camera of the computer.
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The application comes in the form of an add-on that is installed for the Chrome browser on the system, and it offers a free version that allows you to record clips of up to 5 minutes.
This application helps you sign digital documents directly on your Chromebook, and it is one of the most popular applications in this regard.
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The app comes as an in-browser Chrome extension, and works well with Google Drive documents.
Chrome, as we said earlier, accepts the installation of Android applications on it, so you can install the usual social networking applications on it.
Where you can install WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and Snapchat, through the Google Play Store on your computer.
You can use the Android version of the popular LightRoom app to edit photos on Chromebook computers, via the Google Play Store as well.
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However, the version available for Android and Chromebook devices is slightly lower in capabilities than the usual version on Windows and Mac computers.
This application is an open source version of the Photoshop application for editing images, and you can install it on Chromebooks because it supports Linux applications.
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Millions depend on this application to edit photos, especially from Linux users, and the application also comes with a version for Windows and Mac computers.
This application helps you to edit videos before publishing them on social media platforms, and it is one of the best and free applications.
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The application works well on Chromebooks, but you need a computer with powerful specifications to be able to use it fully.
