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Install FOV Software

We provide pre-built packages for Windows (x64), macOS (ARM), and Linux (x64).

You can download all official versions from the obs-studio-fov GitHub Releases page.

Linux (x64)

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Flatpak Prerequisite: Flatpak must be installed and configured on your system to run the Linux package. Some distributions like Ubuntu require you to install Flatpak manually if it is not already present. Refer to the official Flatpak setup guide for installation instructions specific to your Linux distribution.

1. Download

Download the Flatpak package from the releases page:

2. Install & Run

  • Via GUI: Open the downloaded file using your desktop’s package manager.
  • Via Terminal: Run the following command to install it (remove --user for a global install): 
    flatpak --user install FOV-linux-x64-release.flatpak

You can launch the application from your desktop’s application menu or by running:

flatpak run com.flexible_output_view.FOV

macOS (ARM)

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Apple Silicon (M) Required & Unsigned: This build is compiled natively for ARM64 macOS architectures (Intel Macs are not supported).

Because the binary is unsigned, macOS Gatekeeper will block it by default on the first launch.

1. Download

Download the disk image from the releases page:

2. Run (Installation Optional)

  1. Mount the DMG: Double-click the downloaded .dmg file to open it.
  2. Run or Move: Installation is completely optional. You can run the application directly from the mounted disk image, or drag it to your Applications folder (or any folder like your Desktop) if you prefer to keep a local copy.
  3. Bypassing the Security Warning: Because the app is unsigned, macOS will block it on the first launch. If a direct open is blocked, you can authorize it through your system preferences:
    • Try to open the app once (it will display a warning dialog that it cannot be opened).
    • Open your Mac’s System Settings and go to Privacy & Security.
    • Scroll down the page until you find the notice stating that FOV was blocked from use.
    • Click the “Open Anyway” button.
    • Confirm your choice by clicking Open on the final prompt. You only need to perform this action the very first time you launch the application.

Windows (x64)

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Unsigned Portable Build: This release is packaged as a portable ZIP archive and is unsigned.

Windows SmartScreen may block the application on first launch.

1. Download

Download the portable ZIP archive from the releases page:

2. Run (No Installation Required)

  1. Extract: Extract the contents of the ZIP archive anywhere on your system (e.g., your Desktop or a custom tools folder).
  2. Launch: Open the application using the executable located at:
    • Release\bin\64bit\obs64.exe
  3. Windows SmartScreen: Because the binary is unsigned, Windows may display a blue “Windows protected your PC” popup when you first run it.
    • How to open it: Click on the “More info” link in the warning text, and then click the “Run anyway” button that appears at the bottom.
    • You only need to do this the first time you launch the application.