We are proud to have Ubuntu Studio 16.04 out in the wild. And the next release can and should be better. It WILL be better if you help! Are there specific packages that should be included or removed? Are there features you would like to see? We cannot promise to do everything you ask, but […]
Welcome to Ubuntu Studio
Ubuntu Studio is a free and open operating system for creative people.
We provide the full range of multimedia content creation applications for each of our workflows: audio, graphics, video, photography and publishing.
Audio
Whether your aim is recording, mixing, mastering, live processing, or even coding, there is a variety of tools for you.
With a full suite of audio applications Ubuntu Studio can support you with these tasks and many more.
Graphics
Graphic design and modeling applications such as GIMP, Inkscape and Blender are provided. Along with plugins like dcraw to help with RAW camera files and wacom-tools for people with Wacom drawing tablets.
Video
From home movies to full length HD films, Ubuntu Studio supports you all the way to final render for your video.
Ubuntu Studio also provides an application suite for 3D modeling, animation, and compositing.
Post production effects, like lens flares, color grading, and chroma key/alpha over, are available to support your creative vision.
Photography
Import pictures from your camera or other devices.
Edit, process and organize your photos with such applications as Openshot and Darktable, and publish them to social web sites.
Publishing
Want to publish a book, or a e-book?
Whether you’re heading for the printing press, or need to have a particular format for a phone reader, it is possible to achieve professional results on Ubuntu Studio.
New Ubuntu Studio Release and New Project Lead!
New Project Lead In January 2016 we had an election for a new project lead, and the winner was Set Hallström, who will be taking over the project lead position right after this release. He will be continuing for another two years until the next election in 2018. The team of developers has also seen […]
Ubuntu Studio Xenial Xerus Wallpaper Contest Voting!
First, our warmest thanks to all who have submitted their works to this competition. The level of artistic talent on display is truly impressive! Now that the submission period has ended it is time to select 16 new Ubuntu Studio wallpapers. Please review the photo pool and vote! Review wallpapers HERE Vote HERE Voting begins: […]
Ubuntustudio 16.04 Wallpaper Contest!
Contest Entries are here!! >>> https://www.flickr.com/groups/ubuntustudiocreations/pool/ <<< Where is YOUR entry? Ubuntustudio 16.04 will be officially released in April 2016. As this will be a Long Term Support version, we are most anxious to offer an excellent experience on the desktop. Therefore, the Ubuntustudio community will host a wallpaper design contest! The contest is open to […]
Project Lead Vote Dates
We have decided on the dates for the the new project lead vote. The vote will take place during the week from 1st to 6th of February. Only active Ubuntu Studio contributors will be allowed to vote. New candidates will be accepted up until the week before the vote (Jan 25th), so that the Ubuntu […]
Project Lead Vote 2016
Ubuntu Studio is going to have the first ever vote for the project lead position. Thinking about candidating, or know someone who should? Read on… When is the vote? The vote is preliminary set to January 2016, but will take place no later than April 2016, when the new project lead period begins. Who is […]
Want to help making Ubuntu Studio a great OS for creative humans?
Most of the work we do does not require any special skills, so more or less anyone can contribute! To start contributing right away, simply read ubuntustudio.org/contribute and follow instructions. If you’d like to get up to speed on what is happening right now, please read on. In order to survive as a volunteer project, […]
Wily Werewolf Released
Ubuntu Studio 15.10 Wily Werewolf has been released. See the release notes for list of changes. Wily Werewolf will be supported only for 9 months. ISOs can be downloaded from cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/wily/release/.
Your chance to help – Beta Testing
If you would like to lend a hand to the volunteer project Ubuntu Studio, this is the perfect time. It’s Beta testing time! You’ll need to at least get yourself an account at launchpad.net, and subscribe to our devel mail list in order to assist. Read more about how to do testing in this post […]
Precise and linux-lowlatency-3.2 EOL
Since 3 years has become a new standard as the support period for Ubuntu flavor LTS releases, we decided to end support for Ubuntu Studio 12.04 Precise Pangolin after 3 years. While we do that, we also end support for linux-lowlatency 3.2. The most recent update will be the last one. If you are still […]

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