Blender is an all-in-one creation suite that integrates smoothly with Ubuntu, supporting X11 and Wayland windowing systems. Additionally, this suite includes tools for model preparation and full support for 3D printing. This post will cover five methods for installing Blender on Ubuntu.

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5 Ways to Install Blender in Ubuntu

Blender has one standout feature: its Geometry Nodes, which allow for procedural modeling. Thus, a complex and detailed model can be created using a node-based workflow. Motion tracking, video editing, compositing, rendering, animation, simulation, rigging, and game design are all achievable with Blender.

1: Through Tar File

To avoid the installation of Blender, the best way to get it is using the tar file which is available at Blender’s official site:

Downloading Blender tar file on Ubuntu

Next, extract the compressed file using the tar command:

tar xvf blender-4.3.1-linux-x64.tar.xz

Extracting Blender tar file on Ubuntu

Now navigate to the extracted directory and run the Blender launcher script

./blender-launcher

Launching Blender on Ubuntu via its tar file

2: Through Apt Package Installer

Another way to install this creation suite is by using Ubuntu’s default installer, though this is a little bit older version so for blender installation execute:

sudo apt install blender

Installing Blender on Ubuntu using apt package manager

Once the installation is completed, execute the below command to launch Blender:

blender

Launching Blender on Ubuntu installed via apt pakcage manager

3: Through Snap Package Installer

To install the latest version of Blender use the snap package installer that comes pre-installed, so execute the below command in this regard:

sudo snap install blender --classic

Installing Blender on Ubuntu using snap package manager

To verify the installation of Blender via snap list down the installed apps by using:

sudo snap list

Listing snap installed apps on Ubuntu to validate Blender installation

4: Through the Ubuntu App Center

Ubuntu App Center mainly uses the Snap Store for package installation but since it is GUI-based it can be easy for users with no grip on terminal commands. So search for the Blender in APP Center and then click on Install after selecting the suitable version:

Installing Blender on Ubuntu using App Center

Once the installation is completed, either click on Open to launch Blender or search for it in the apps menu:

Launching Blender on Ubuntu installed via Ubuntu App Center

5: Through Flatpak App Installer

The last method to install Blender is using another third-party app installer Flatpak, execute the below command for installation:

flatpak install flathub org.blender.Blender

Installing Blender on Ubuntu using Flatpak package manager

Next, either use the below command or search for the application in the apps section:

flatpak run org.blender.Blender

Launching Blender on Ubuntu installed via Flatpak pakcage manager

Conclusion

This guide discussed five ways to install Blender on Ubuntu: using its tar file, apt package installer, Snap package manager, App Center, and flathub repository. The best way is to use the tar file as this is the plug-and-play version as no installation is required. On the other hand, either use the Snap or Flatpak installer for Blender installation.