Learn how to install OpenShot Video Editor on Ubuntu using three simple methods: the Ubuntu Repository, the official OpenShot PPA, and Flatpak.
Whether you're editing YouTube videos, tutorials, podcast clips, or educational content, OpenShot gives you powerful tools like multi-track editing, keyframe animation, picture-in-picture, and chroma key — all in a user-friendly interface.
In this guide, I show you step-by-step installation, how to verify the version, how to update OpenShot, and how to remove it cleanly if needed.
Perfect for Ubuntu beginners, creators, and anyone looking for an easy Linux video editor!
Commands Used in This Video
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:openshot.developers/ppa -y
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openshot-qt
sudo apt remove openshot-qt && sudo apt autoremove