GNOME Camera
GNOME Camera, listed on its app page as Snapshot, is a free app for taking photos and recording video on computers, tablets, and phones.
What GNOME Camera is
GNOME Camera, listed on its app page as Snapshot, is a free app for taking photos and recording video on computers, tablets, and phones. Its listed platform is Linux, and GNOME directs users to Flathub for the current version. Version 51.0 was released on September 14, 2026. The Linux Flatpak is listed for aarch64 and x86_64, and the app is described as supporting desktop and mobile use. Webcam recording is supported; camera controls are not. The project is maintained by The GNOME Project, with source code linked on GNOME GitLab. GNOME OS Nightly includes the app and can be installed as a virtual machine. GNOME cautions that nightly builds are for testing, may not work as intended, and advises backing up data used with them. Users can seek help in the app’s Matrix community or submit issue reports and ideas through its tracker. Translations use GNOME’s Damned Lies system. App-specific page content is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later.
Good
- Free Linux Flatpak app
- Supports webcam recording
- Available for aarch64 and x86_64
- Matrix community and issue tracker for support
Watch out
- Camera controls are not included
- Nightly builds may not work as intended
Who it suits
It suits Linux users who want to take pictures or record webcam video on a desktop or mobile device. Users who need camera controls should note that they are not included.
Verdict
GNOME Camera covers basic photo and video capture, including webcam recording, across the listed desktop and mobile use cases. Its free Linux availability is straightforward, but it does not offer camera controls.
Plans and prices
From GNOME Camera's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Free | Free app; Linux Flatpak; aarch64 and x86_64 |
The facts
Each one read from GNOME Camera's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Architectures
- The Flathub listing says the app is available for aarch64 and x86_64.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- Flathub describes Camera as a desktop and mobile app.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- GNOME directs users to install the latest version from Flathub.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- The app page describes taking pictures and videos on a computer, tablet, or phone.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Issue reporting
- Users can report issues or suggest ideas through the app’s issue tracker.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- Version 51.0 was released on September 14, 2026.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The app-specific content on its GNOME page is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Camera takes pictures and videos on a computer, tablet, or phone.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Source code
- The project links to its source code on GNOME GitLab.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- GNOME points users to the app’s Matrix community for help and conversation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Testing limit
- GNOME says nightly builds are for testing and may not work as intended, and advises keeping backups of data used with them.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Translations
- The app’s translations are handled through GNOME’s Damned Lies localization system.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1997checked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The app is listed as being by The GNOME Project.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- GNOME OS
- Camera is pre-installed on GNOME OS Nightly, which GNOME says can be installed as a virtual machine.checked 8 Oct 2026
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