If you’re looking for an easy-to-use yet powerful video editor on FunOS, OpenShot is a great choice. It’s completely free, open source, and packed with features that let you create stunning videos with minimal effort. Whether you’re trimming clips, adding transitions, or editing a YouTube video, OpenShot provides a smooth and intuitive experience that fits perfectly within the FunOS desktop environment.
What is OpenShot?
OpenShot Video Editor is a cross-platform, open-source video editing software designed for Linux, Windows, and macOS. It offers a simple interface with drag-and-drop functionality, making it accessible even for beginners. Despite its simplicity, OpenShot includes powerful tools such as unlimited tracks, video transitions, keyframe animation, audio mixing, title templates, and support for a wide range of video, audio, and image formats.
With OpenShot, you can:
- Cut, trim, and merge video clips easily.
- Add effects, transitions, and titles.
- Mix audio tracks and synchronize sound.
- Export videos in HD, Full HD, or even 4K resolution.
OpenShot is ideal for FunOS users who want a lightweight yet feature-rich video editor that integrates seamlessly with the system.
How to Install OpenShot on FunOS
There are two main ways to install OpenShot on FunOS:
- From the Ubuntu repositories (recommended for most users).
- From the OpenShot Stable PPA (for the latest version).
Method 1: Installing from the Ubuntu Repositories
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This method installs the version of OpenShot available in the Ubuntu repositories, ensuring stability and compatibility with FunOS.
Step 1: Open a Terminal
You can open the Terminal using any of the following methods:
- Click Menu in the left corner of the screen, then click Terminal.
- Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
- Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.
Step 2: Update the Package List
Before installing any new software, it’s a good idea to update your system’s package list to ensure you get the latest available packages.
sudo apt updateStep 3: Install OpenShot
Run the following command to install OpenShot and its core Python module:
sudo apt install openshot-qt python3-openshotStep 4: Reload the Menu
After installation, reload the FunOS menu so that OpenShot appears in the list:
- Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
- Click Reload menu.
Method 2: Installing from the OpenShot Stable PPA
Work on: 22.04.5 ✅ | 24.04.3 ✅ | 25.04 ✅ | 25.10 ✅ | 26.04 ✅
If you prefer the latest version of OpenShot, you can install it from the official OpenShot Developers PPA. This repository is maintained by the OpenShot team and usually contains newer versions than the default repositories.
Step 1: Open a Terminal
You can open the Terminal using any of the following methods:
- Click Menu in the left corner of the screen, then click Terminal.
- Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
- Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.
Step 2: Add the OpenShot Stable PPA
This PPA is maintained by the OpenShot Developers team: https://launchpad.net/~openshot.developers.
Add it with the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:openshot.developers/ppaStep 3: Update the Package List
After adding the PPA, update your package list:
sudo apt updateStep 4: Install OpenShot
Now install OpenShot and its dependencies:
sudo apt install openshot-qt python3-openshotStep 5: Reload the Menu
Once installation is complete:
- Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
- Click Reload menu.
Launching OpenShot
After installation, you can launch OpenShot by clicking the Menu button in the lower-left corner of the screen, then navigating to the Multimedia category. From there, click OpenShot Video Editor to start creating and editing your videos.
How to Uninstall OpenShot on FunOS
If you no longer need OpenShot or want to free up space on your system, you can easily remove it from FunOS. The uninstallation process depends on how you installed the application—either from the Ubuntu repositories or from the OpenShot Stable PPA. Follow the appropriate method below.
Uninstall OpenShot Installed from the Ubuntu Repositories
If you installed OpenShot using the Ubuntu repositories, follow these steps to remove it completely.
Step 1: Open a Terminal
You can open the Terminal using any of these methods:
- Click Menu in the left corner of the screen, then click Terminal.
- Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
- Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.
Step 2: Remove OpenShot
Run the following command to uninstall OpenShot and remove its configuration files:
sudo apt remove --purge openshot-qt python3-openshotStep 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies
Clean up leftover packages that are no longer needed:
sudo apt autoremove --purgeStep 4: Remove User Data (Optional)
If you want to remove all user data and configuration files associated with OpenShot, run:
rm -rf $HOME/.openshot_qt
rm -rf $HOME/.local/share/openshotStep 5: Reload the Menu
After uninstallation, reload the menu to remove OpenShot from the list:
- Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
- Click Reload menu.
Uninstall OpenShot Installed from the OpenShot Stable PPA
If you installed OpenShot using the official OpenShot Developers PPA, follow these steps to remove it completely.
Step 1: Open a Terminal
You can open the Terminal using any of these methods:
- Click Menu in the left corner of the screen, then click Terminal.
- Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
- Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.
Step 2: Remove OpenShot
Uninstall OpenShot and its core components:
sudo apt remove --purge openshot-qt python3-openshotStep 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies
Clean up unnecessary packages:
sudo apt autoremove --purgeStep 4: Remove the OpenShot Stable PPA
If you no longer want to receive updates from the OpenShot Developers repository, remove the PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:openshot.developers/ppaStep 5: Update the Package List
Refresh the package list to ensure your system is synchronized:
sudo apt updateStep 6: Remove User Data (Optional)
If you want to delete OpenShot’s configuration and user data, run:
rm -rf $HOME/.openshot_qt
rm -rf $HOME/.local/share/openshotStep 7: Reload the Menu
After removing OpenShot and the PPA:
- Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
- Click Reload menu.
Conclusion
OpenShot is a reliable and user-friendly video editor that works seamlessly on FunOS. Whether you installed it from the Ubuntu repositories for maximum stability or from the OpenShot Stable PPA for the latest features, the installation and removal processes are straightforward and clean.
If you decide to uninstall it later, following the steps above ensures that all related packages and configuration files are properly removed, keeping your system tidy. And if you ever need a lightweight, full-featured video editor again, reinstalling OpenShot on FunOS is just a few commands away.
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