VRoid Studio is a free 3D modeling application used to create anime-style characters. It's especially popular among illustrators, VTubers, and indie game developers thanks to its intuitive and flexible interface. However, since VRoid Studio is officially available only for Windows and macOS, Chromebook users need an alternative way to run it.
In this article, we’ll walk you through how to install and run VRoid Studio on a Chromebook using Linux (Crostini) and Wine.
What is VRoid Studio?
VRoid Studio, developed by Pixiv, allows you to design 3D anime-style characters without needing advanced modeling skills. You can customize facial features, hairstyles, clothing, and expressions with just a few clicks. The final models can be exported in VRM format and used in other applications such as VSeeFace, Luppet, and many more.
Can VRoid Studio Run on a Chromebook?
Yes — with the help of Linux and Wine.
Chromebooks can't run Windows apps natively. However, by enabling the Linux environment and installing Wine, you can run .exe files like the VRoid Studio installer right on your Chromebook.
Step-by-Step Guide to Install Wine on Chromebook
Here’s how to set up Wine so you can run VRoid Studio:
1. Enable Linux Developer Mode
First, enable Linux on your Chromebook:
- Open Chromebook Settings.
- Scroll to About Chrome OS at the bottom.
- Under the Developer section, select Enable.
- Allocate at least 10GB of storage for Linux.
2. Install Wine (With Explanation)
Enter the following commands in the Terminal one by one:
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
🧠Adds support for 32-bit apps needed by many Windows programs.
wget -nc https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key && sudo apt-key add winehq.key
🧠Downloads and adds the official Wine security key.
echo "deb https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/debian/ bookworm main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/wine_Wilguftech.list
🧠Adds the Wine repository to your software sources.
sudo apt update
🧠Updates your list of available packages.
sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable
🧠Installs the stable version of Wine with recommended components.
winecfg
🧠Initializes Wine and opens a configuration window. Just click OK.
Step 3: Install and Run VRoid Studio
- Visit the official website: https://vroid.com/en/studio
- Download the Windows version of VRoid Studio.
- Move the
.exefile into your Linux files folder. - Run the installer with Wine:
Tips and Troubleshooting
- If the app doesn't start, go to
winecfgand change the Windows version to Windows 7 or 10. - Use a USB mouse for better control.
- Ensure your Chromebook has at least 4GB RAM and uses an Intel or AMD processor (not ARM).
Conclusion
Even though VRoid Studio isn’t natively supported on ChromeOS, with a little setup using Linux and Wine, you can enjoy the full features of this powerful 3D character maker on your Chromebook. Whether you're a VTuber, game developer, or hobbyist, now you can create anime-style characters anywhere — even on a lightweight device like a Chromebook!
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