As you may know, Shotwell is a free and open-source image management application for Linux systems, specially created for the GNOME desktop environment. Having a clean and intuitive interface, it is widely used for organizing and edition photos.
It supports many file formats, including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and even RAW images, allowing both professional photographers and amateurs to manage and organize their collection of photos.
Shotwell includes the ability to import images from cameras, phones and memory cards, being able to organized the photos based on metadata and location. The app also supports smart albums, which allow for dynamic grouping of photos based on specific criteria, making it easier to find and manage large photo libraries.
Even though it is not a photo editing software, it provides basic editing tools, such as rotation, cropping, brightness and contrast adjustments and red-eye removal.
Also, Shotwell enables the users to easily export their photos on platforms like Facebook, Flickr or Picasa.
The latest version available:
The latest version available is Shotwell 0.32.10, which comes with the below bugfixes (according to the release notes):
- Fix version display in about dialog when not building from git
- Fix settings schema migration when source is using obsolete
keys - Fix setting slideshow duration settings
- Make facedetect helper somewhat more robust if opencv calls
fail - Explicitly handle BigTIFF
How To Install Shotwell 0.32.10 On Ubuntu 24.10, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04 And Derivative Systems via PPA
Shotwell is a popular open-source photo manager for GNOME-based Linux distributions. If you prefer installing it via PPA (Personal Package Archive), follow these steps:
(Optional) Step 0: Update Your System
Keeping your system updated ensures you have the latest security patches and package versions, preventing compatibility issues.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -yThis command updates your package lists and upgrades installed packages to their latest versions.
Step 1: Add the Shotwell PPA
Shotwell is not always updated in Ubuntu’s default repositories, so to install the latest version, add the official PPA:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/shotwellA PPA is a third-party software repository that provides software updates that may not be available in official Ubuntu repositories. Adding this PPA allows your system to install and update Shotwell directly from it.
Press Enter when prompted to confirm the addition of the repository.
Step 2: Update the Package List
After adding the repository, Ubuntu does not automatically recognize the new package. Run the following command to refresh the package index:
sudo apt updateThis ensures that Ubuntu fetches the latest package information and recognizes Shotwell as an installable application.
Step 3: Install Shotwell
Once the package list is updated, install Shotwell using the following command:
sudo apt install shotwell -yThe -y flag automatically confirms the installation, so the process continues without requiring manual input.
(Optional) Remove Shotwell
If you decide to uninstall Shotwell, use the following commands:
sudo apt remove shotwell -yTo completely remove Shotwell, including configuration files, use:
sudo apt purge shotwell -yAdditionally, to remove the repository that was added earlier, run:
sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/shotwellFinally, clean up any unnecessary packages with:
sudo apt autoremove -yThis ensures that any unused dependencies are removed, keeping your system clean.
How To Install Shotwell 0.32.10 On Ubuntu 24.10, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04 And Derivative Systems via Flatpak
Flatpak is another popular package management system, designed to provide a consistent and secure way of distributing applications across various Linux distributions. Flatpak applications run in their own sandboxed environment, which prevents them from interfering with system files. This ensures better security and isolation while allowing applications to run on any Linux distribution that supports Flatpak.
One of Flatpak’s main advantages is its decentralized nature. Users can download applications from Flathub, the main Flatpak repository, rather than relying on distribution-specific repositories. However, just like Snap, Flatpak applications can take up more space due to their bundled dependencies.
Step 1: Setup Flatpak (if not installed)
If you prefer to install Shotwell using Flatpak, first ensure that you have Flatpak installed on your system. If Flatpak is not installed, you can set it up with the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install flatpak
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepoStep 2: Install Shotwell using Flatpak
Once Flatpak is installed and Flathub is added, install Shotwell with:
flatpak install flathub org.gnome.ShotwellIf you are unable to find Shotwell via search, you can either log out and log back in or run the below command:
flatpak run org.gnome.Shotwell(Optional) Remove Shotwell Using Flatpak
To remove Shotwell if installed via Flatpak, use the command:
flatpak uninstall --delete-data org.gnome.ShotwellThis is everything. Enjoy!
