Can I Run Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint on Linux?

Honestly, you might want to stick with Windows if those programs are essential. I've tried running Photoshop on Linux for a while and had no luck. It seems pretty hit or miss for using it on another OS.

I tried running a Windows VM using Boxes on Fedora for Clip Studio, and it wasn't very smooth. The pressure sensitivity on my tablet didn’t work right either, so my recommendation would be to dual-boot between Windows and Linux if you can.

Check out the migration page on Reddit for Linux newbies! There are some great tips there. Just to be cautious, remember to only use root when necessary, and double-check anything you install from third-party sources. That could keep you out of trouble!

Unfortunately, Adobe software doesn't play nice with open source. You might want to consider learning different software or just keep Windows as an option for now.

I don't use Photoshop, but Clip Studio has worked pretty well for me on Linux. The only hassle is that I can't use the in-app store browser; I have to use my regular browser for downloads. But other than that, it's nearly flawless! You might also look into a possible web version of Photoshop which could work since it’d be running remotely.