Uninstalling OpenShot on Ubuntu 20.04 - Shell/Bash

If you have decided to uninstall OpenShot video editor from your Ubuntu 20.04 system, this guide will walk you through the process using the command line. The command line is a powerful tool for managing your system, and it offers you greater control over your software applications.

Step 1: Open the terminal

To open the terminal in Ubuntu, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T. Alternatively, you can search for the terminal in the Applications menu.

Step 2: Uninstall OpenShot

To remove OpenShot video editor from your Ubuntu 20.04 system, use the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get remove openshot-qt -y

This command will remove the OpenShot application and any related dependencies. It may take a few seconds or minutes to complete depending on the speed of your system and the amount of data being removed.

Step 3: Remove OpenShot configuration files

To remove OpenShot configuration files from your Ubuntu 20.04 system, use the following command in the terminal:

rm -rf ~/.openshot_qt/

This command will remove any configuration files and folders associated with OpenShot. This step is optional, but it can help ensure that all traces of the application are removed from your system.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can easily uninstall OpenShot video editor from your Ubuntu 20.04 system using the command line. Remember to always exercise caution when using the command line and ensure that you have a backup of any important data before making any changes to your system.