Running Convertigo Studio (Linux Version) on Windows 11 Using WSL2

Overview

This article explains how to install and run the Linux version of Convertigo Studio on Windows 11 using WSL2 and WSLg. It covers installation steps, required dependencies, environment configuration, and troubleshooting.

Prerequisites

Windows 11 with WSL2 enabled
A Linux distribution installed (Ubuntu recommended)
WSLg support (enabled by default on Windows 11)
Internet access

1. Install WSL2 and Update Components

Open PowerShell as Administrator:

wsl --install
wsl --update

Verify that your Linux distribution is using WSL2:

wsl -l -v

If needed:

wsl --set-version <DistroName> 2

2. Download Convertigo Studio (Linux Version)

The Linux version of Convertigo Studio can be downloaded from:

Latest Release Convertigo · convertigo/convertigo

Download the file:

convertigo-studio-<version>-linux64.tar.gz

Place it in your WSL filesystem, for example:

/home/<user>/convertigo/

3. Install Required Linux Dependencies

Convertigo Studio requires several system libraries, including ALSA and NSS.

Install the required packages:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y libasound2 libnss3 libnspr4

These packages provide the required .so libraries:

Required Library	Provided By

Required Library	Provided By
libasound.so.2	libasound2
libnssutil3.so	libnss3
libnss3.so	libnss3
libsmime3.so	libnss3
libnspr4.so	libnspr4

4. Installing Required Fonts Silently

Convertigo Studio uses Unicode symbols for accessibility icons (Hidden / Private / Public).
To display these icons correctly under Linux, additional fonts must be installed.

The following command installs all required fonts without showing any configuration window:

echo "ttf-mscorefonts-installer msttcorefonts/accepted-mscorefonts-eula select true" \
 | sudo debconf-set-selections \
 && sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt install -y \
      ttf-mscorefonts-installer \
      fonts-symbola \
      fonts-noto-color-emoji

Update the font cache:

sudo fc-cache -f -v

5. Configure Environment Variables

Add the following lines to your ~/.bashrc to ensure proper GUI rendering under WSLg:

export GDK_BACKEND=x11
export LIBGL_ALWAYS_SOFTWARE=1
export GDK_scale=1

Reload the configuration:

source ~/.bashrc

6. Extract and Run Convertigo Studio

Extract the archive:

tar -xvf convertigo-studio-<version>-linux64.tar.gz

Make the Studio executable:

chmod +x convertigo-studio-<version>-linux64/ConvertigoStudio

Run the Studio:

./convertigo-studio-<version>-linux64/ConvertigoStudio

7. Installing a browser under WSL2

Convertigo Studio may require a web browser to preview applications or access online resources.
WSL2 supports Linux GUI applications through WSLg, allowing browsers to run seamlessly.

Recommended browsers

Google Chrome (recommended)

Google Chrome works reliably under WSL2 and does not require Snap.

wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb
sudo apt install -y ./google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

Launch Chrome:

google-chrome &

Firefox

Firefox is available directly from Ubuntu repositories.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y firefox

Launch Firefox:

firefox &

Important note about Chromium

The package chromium-browser installed via apt is only a launcher and requires Snap.
Snap is not supported under WSL2, so Chromium cannot be installed using:

snap install chromium

Use Google Chrome or Firefox instead.

8. Benefits of Running Convertigo Studio (Linux Version) Under WSL2

Better Performance

Running Convertigo Studio under WSL2 often provides better performance than the native Windows version, including:

Faster startup
Smoother UI rendering
More stable memory usage
Improved responsiveness during heavy operations

Bypass Windows Global Policies

Corporate Windows environments may enforce security policies (GPOs) that prevent the Windows version of Convertigo Studio from launching correctly.
Running the Linux version under WSL2 avoids these restrictions entirely, ensuring reliable execution regardless of Windows policies.

9. Troubleshooting

GUI does not appear

Ensure WSLg is installed (wsl --version)
Ensure required libraries are installed
Ensure environment variables are loaded

Missing `.so` libraries

Check installed libraries:

ldconfig -p | grep -E "asound|nss|nspr"

Install missing packages as needed.

OpenGL errors

Force software rendering:

export LIBGL_ALWAYS_SOFTWARE=1