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OpenBooth
Austria
What it is
OpenBooth is free, open-source photobooth software for Linux, designed for touchscreen operation. It captures photos, applies image filters and shows a live preview of the filtered result. Wireless triggering is supported. Camera communication uses the gPhoto2 library and its Java bindings, while OpenCV handles image processing. The project began as an assignment at the Technical University Vienna and continues in association with Otelo Wien. Its page describes a five-student development team with different computer-science specializations. OpenBooth is still in development, with initial tests taking place. The MIT License permits use, copying, modification, distribution, sublicensing and sale of copies subject to its conditions. Documentation is provided through a project Wiki covering the program, hardware and build-and-run tutorials. Questions can be sent through the Wiki or to [email protected]. The project identifies its intended use as a photobooth application and lists Linux as its supported platform.
For and against
For
- Free and open source
- Designed for touchscreen use
- Live preview with image filters
- Supports wireless triggering
- MIT License permits modification and distribution
Against
- Linux is the listed platform
- Project is still in development
- Initial tests are taking place
The verdict
OpenBooth covers core photobooth capture with touchscreen controls, filtering, preview and wireless triggering. Its ongoing development and Linux-only listing are important considerations for deployment.
Who it suits
It is intended for people building or operating a Linux photobooth, especially touchscreen setups. Developers can also consult its Wiki and MIT-licensed source.
Plans and prices
OpenBooth
Open source photobooth software
Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Camera library
- OpenBooth uses the gPhoto2 library and its Java bindings to communicate with the camera.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Development status
- The project page says the software is in development and initial tests are taking place.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The project Wiki lists program documentation, hardware information, and tutorials including build-and-run instructions.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Filters
- Users can apply filters to images.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Image processing
- OpenBooth uses OpenCV for image processing.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- The project describes its intended use as a photobooth application and says it is optimized for touchscreen use.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The software is published under the MIT License, which grants permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, sublicense, and sell copies subject to its stated conditions.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Live preview
- A preview stream shows the filtered image live.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Origin
- The project began as an assignment at the Technical University Vienna and is developed further in association with Otelo Wien.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- OpenBooth is open-source software for photobooths, designed to be intuitive to use and create high-quality images.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project invites questions through its Wiki or at [email protected].github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Team
- The project page describes a five-student development team with different computer-science specializations.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Touchscreen use
- The software is optimized for touchscreens.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Wireless triggering
- The software supports wireless triggering.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
