Best for: Users who want the most stable, official version.
This is the standard method for installing EdrawMax. The developers provide a .deb package, which is the standard software package format for Debian-based systems like Ubuntu.
Visit the official EdrawMax download page. Look for "Other Platforms" or "Linux (AppImage)". If the 2021 direct link is unavailable, use the terminal: install edrawmax ubuntu 2021
wget https://download.edrawsoft.com/edrawmax/edrawmax-x86_64.AppImage
Note: In 2021, the filename was
edrawmax-x86_64.AppImage. If you get a 404 error, check the current version on Edraw’s site.
sudo apt install playonlinux
Launch it from the applications menu or terminal: Best for: Users who want the most stable, official version
playonlinux
This report covers EdrawMax installation options on Ubuntu as of 2021, including official support, available package formats, steps for installation, common issues, and alternatives. Assumes Ubuntu 20.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS compatibility typical for 2021 unless otherwise noted.
Go to the official EdrawMax website and download the Windows .exe installer. Note: In 2021, the filename was edrawmax-x86_64
If EdrawMax looks tiny on a 4K monitor, you may need to adjust the scaling.
Double-click the file or execute from terminal:
./edrawmax-x86_64.AppImage