How to Install PyCharm in Ubuntu

PyCharm is one of the most popular Python-IDE used for performing scripting and executing Python programs. It supports a wide range of frameworks and has a lot of useful features like Code Completion and inspection, debugging process, and support for various programming frameworks such as Flask and Django. In this article, we will see how to install PyCharm in Ubuntu.

Downloading and Installing PyCharm on Ubuntu

PyCharm can be installed inside the Ubuntu by using two methods:

• Using tar.gz
• Using Ubuntu Software Store
• Using snap command

Method 1: Install PyCharm Using tar.gz

Step 1: Download Pycharm Archive

Go to the official website of PyCharm jetbrains.com and scroll down and click on download PyCharm Community Edition.

Step 2: Move and Extract File

Go to folder where you have downloaded PyCharm usually the Download Folder

cd ~/Download

Step 3: Unzip the File

Use the following command to decompress and unzip the tar file

tar –xzf  pycharm-community-2023.x.tar.gz

Step 4: Install PyCharm

Open the folder and open Pycharm by entering the following command

cd pycharm-community-2023.x/bin/pycharm.sh

Method 2: Install PyCharm on Ubuntu Using Ubuntu Software Store

Step 1: Open Ubuntu Software Center and Click on Search and Type Pycharm and Click on Pycharm Community

Step 2: Click on Install

Step 3: Pycharm will now install

Step 4: After it is installed go to menu and search Pycharm and open it

Step 5: Pycharm will now open

Method 3: Install PyCharm using snap command

Step 1 : Open Terminal using the following key combination

Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 2 : Run the following snap command (snap is a universal package for distributing software, that is developed by Canonical, the parent company of Ubuntu) and enter your password

sudo snap install pycharm-community --classic

Step 3 : After this go to the application menu and search for PyCharm and open it

Step 4 : Start using PyCharm