GNOME Camera

What GNOME Camera is

GNOME Camera is a free app for taking pictures and recording video on a computer, tablet, or phone. GNOME lists it as a desktop and mobile app for Linux, distributed as a Flatpak for aarch64 and x86_64 systems. The latest release listed is version 51.0, released September 14, 2026, and GNOME directs users to Flathub for the latest version. The app is made by The GNOME Project, with source code linked on GNOME GitLab. GNOME OS Nightly includes Camera pre-installed and can be installed as a virtual machine. GNOME warns that nightly builds are intended for testing and may not work as intended, and advises keeping backups of data used with them. The app-specific content on GNOME’s page is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later. For help and discussion, GNOME points users to the app’s Matrix community; its issue tracker accepts bug reports and ideas. Translations are handled through GNOME’s Damned Lies localization system. Webcam recording is supported, but camera controls are not included.

Who it suits

GNOME Camera suits Linux users who want a free app for taking pictures or recording video on desktop or mobile devices. It is also available pre-installed in GNOME OS Nightly for virtual-machine use.

Getting started

1. Visit https://apps.gnome.org/Snapshot/.
2. Install the latest version from Flathub.
3. Check that your system uses aarch64 or x86_64 architecture.
4. Alternatively, use GNOME OS Nightly, which includes Camera pre-installed and can be installed as a virtual machine.

Verdict

GNOME Camera covers basic picture-taking and video recording on Linux devices, with Flathub as the route GNOME recommends for the latest release. Note that the app does not include camera controls.