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How to install PhotoCollage on Debian 9.0

To install PhotoCollage on Debian 9.0

PhotoCollage is a free and open-source Linux graphical tool that allows the user to create collages from multiple pictures. It uses its own algorithm to assemble pictures automatically and shows the user multiple views. This tutorial covers the installation procedure of PhotoCollage on Debian 9.0.

Installation procedure

Before starting the installation procedure, add the repo by using nano command to open the sources.list configuration file. Now add the following lines at end of the file. Save and exit from the file. 

root@debian:~# nano /etc/apt/sources.list

deb http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates main
deb-src http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates main
deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports main
deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports main

Update the apt sources.list file by executing the following command. 

root@linuxhelppp:~# apt-get update
Ign:1 http://deb.debian.org/debian stable InRelease
Get:2 http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports InRelease [91.8 kB]
Hit:3 http://deb.debian.org/debian stable-updates InRelease
Get:4 http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates InRelease [62.9 kB]       
Get:5 http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports/main Sources [85.9 kB]
Get:6 http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports/main amd64 Packages [137 kB]              
Get:7 http://ftp.debian.org/debian stretch-backports/main Translation-en [71.9 kB]
Hit:8 http://deb.debian.org/debian stable Release                                    
Get:10 http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates/main Sources [60.9 kB]       
Get:11 http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates/main amd64 Packages [155 kB]
Get:12 http://deb.debian.org/debian-security stable/updates/main Translation-en [70.1 kB]
Fetched 736 kB in 1s (430 kB/s)                               
Reading package lists... Done

After updating the system, run the following command to install the Photocollage package in the system. 

root@linuxhelppp:~# apt-get install photocollage
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  photocollage
0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 33 not upgraded.
Need to get 0 B/164 kB of archives.
After this operation, 550 kB of additional disk space will be used.
Selecting previously unselected package photocollage.
(Reading database ... 198655 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack .../photocollage_1.4.3-2_all.deb ...
Unpacking photocollage (1.4.3-2) ...
Processing triggers for mime-support (3.60) ...
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils (0.23-1) ...
Setting up photocollage (1.4.3-2) ...
Processing triggers for gnome-menus (3.13.3-9) ...
Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme (0.15-1) ...

Once the package is installed, click on the activities and type the package name. Click on the icon to run the application.

The installation procedure of PhotoCollage is done successfully.

Tag : Photo editor tools debian
FAQ
Q
How to change the source of PhotoCollage?
A
use following, to change source of PhotoCollage

PYTHONPATH=. bin/photocollage or
python3 -c 'from photocollage import gtkgui; gtkgui.main()'
Q
How to install PhotoCollage using python?
A
use the following command to install PhotoCollage using python

# pip install photocollage
Q
What is main term of using the Photocollage?
A
PhotoCollage is an open source tool written in Python and GTK+ that enables the users upload photographs and easily create big collages and posters.
Q
How can I add photos or text to my collage using photocollage?
A
Click Add images to add photos to your collage. You can select multiple photos at once. You can also drag images onto the canvas. Click Add text to add text to your collage.
Q
mention similar tools which are like Photocollage?
A
Here it will be some alternative for Photocollage
shape collage,
metapixel,
Fotowall.
ShapeX-Collage,
PhotoSpills,
Coolagelt, etc.,