BY VIEWCAST UPDATED May 4, 2024
Scratch 3.0 is primarily a mobile app designed for smartphones. However, you can run Scratch 3.0 on your computer using an Android emulator. An Android emulator allows you to run Android apps on your PC. Here's how to install Scratch 3.0 on your PC using Android emuator:
Visit any Android emulator website. Download the latest version of Android emulator compatible with your operating system (Windows or macOS). Install Android emulator by following the on-screen instructions.
Launch Android emulator and complete the initial setup, including signing in with your Google account.
Inside Android emulator, open the Google Play Store (it's like the Android Play Store) and search for "Scratch 3.0."Click on the Scratch 3.0 app, and then click the "Install" button to download and install Scratch 3.0.
You can also download the APK from this page and install Scratch 3.0 without Google Play Store.
You can now use Scratch 3.0 on your PC within the Anroid emulator. Keep in mind that it will look and feel like the mobile app, so you'll navigate using a mouse and keyboard.
