Ubuntu Studio is an operating system for creative individuals in the areas of audio production, video production, graphics design, photography, and desktop publishing.
The latest Long-Term Support release
Supported until April 2026
Ubuntu Studio uses the Plasma Desktop by KDE
Don't want KDE Plasma? Use Ubuntu Studio Installer on any other official Ubuntu flavor!
Whether your aim is recording, mixing, mastering, live processing, or even coding, there are a variety of tools for you. With a full suite of audio applications Ubuntu Studio can support you with these tasks and many more.
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Graphic design and modeling applications such as GIMP, Inkscape and Blender are provided.
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From home movies to full length HD films, Ubuntu Studio supports you all the way to final render for your video. 3D modeling, animation, compositing, and special effects are available to support your creative vision.
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Bring pictures in from your camera or other devices. Edit, process and organize your photos with such applications as GIMP, Darktable for RAW files, and publish them to social web sites.
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Want to publish a book, or an 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.
Learn MoreThe Ubuntu Studio team is pleased to announce Ubuntu Studio 26.04 LTS, code-named “Resolute Raccoon.” This marks Ubuntu Studio’s 38th release. This Long-Term Support (LTS) release is supported for 3 years, through April 2029.An Ubuntu Studio LTS arrives once every two years. This is more than a routine update: it… Continue reading
The Ubuntu Studio team is pleased to announce the beta release of Ubuntu Studio 26.04 LTS, codenamed “Resolute Raccoon”. While this beta is reasonably free of any showstopper installer bugs, you will find some bugs within. This image is, however, mostly representative of what you will find when Ubuntu Studio… Continue reading
As of January 15, 2025, all flavors of Ubuntu 25.04, including Ubuntu Studio 25.04, codenamed “Plucky Puffin”, have reached end-of-life (EOL). There will be no more updates of any kind, including security updates, for this release of Ubuntu. If you have not already done so, please upgrade to Ubuntu Studio… Continue reading
Xfce Legacy A lot of people have asked us why Ubuntu Studio comes with a panel on top as the default. For that, it’s a simple answer: Legacy. When Ubuntu Studio 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin) released over 13 years ago, it was released with a top panel by default as… Continue reading
