How to Install OpenShot in Ubuntu

For Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, OpenShot Video Editor is a free and open-source video editor. Jonathan Thomas launched the project in August 2008 with the goal of creating a reliable, free, and user-friendly video editor. Since version 2.1.0, the software has supported Windows, macOS, and Linux. We will install OpenShot Video Editor in the Ubuntu environment in this tutorial. 

Installing OpenShot on Ubuntu:

The latest OpenShot video editor can be installed in Ubuntu using either of the following two methods:

• From the official repository
• From the Personal Package Archive (PPA) repository

Method 1: From the official repository

Step 1: Execute the following command to update the repositories.

sudo apt update

Step 2: Run the following command to install the OpenShot editor.

sudo apt install openshot

Step 3: Enter Y if prompted.

Step 4: After installation, search the OpenShot application in Activities Panel.

Step 5: Click on the OpenShot application icon to start the application.

Method 2: From the Personal Package Archive (PPA) repository

Step 1: Add the personal package archive through which OpenShot can be installed.

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:openshot.developers/ppa

Step 2: Execute the following command to update the repositories.

sudo apt update

Step 3: Run the following command to install the OpenShot editor.

sudo apt install openshot

Step 4: After installation, search the OpenShot application in Activities Panel.

Step 5: Click on the OpenShot application icon to start the application.