Official
The main Nobara experience. Custom KDE design, tuned for games, creative tools, and daily use.
Download Nobara
Pick your edition, flash your USB, and boot into a gaming-ready desktop in minutes.
- Five editions: Official, GNOME, KDE, Steam-HTPC, and Steam-Handheld.
- Optional images with pre-installed NVIDIA drivers.
- Clear guides for USB creation and install steps.
Before you download
- Recommended: Ventoy for multi-ISO USBs.
- Alternatives: Fedora Media Writer, Rufus (DD mode, GPT).
- Disable Secure Boot and use UEFI to avoid boot issues.
See the desktop first
Preview each edition before you commit. Every screenshot shows the actual experience.
GNOME
Clean GNOME layout with a focus on content. Ideal for laptops and distraction-free workflows.
KDE
Classic KDE experience with deep customization for power users.
Steam-HTPC
Console-like interface for living-room setups with big-screen TVs.
Steam-Handheld
Optimized for Steam Deck-style handheld devices and small displays.
Standard downloads
Recommended ISOs for most AMD and Intel systems, or for users who prefer to handle NVIDIA manually.
Official
GNOME
KDE
Steam-HTPC
Steam-Handheld
NVIDIA downloads
ISOs with the proprietary NVIDIA driver pre-installed, aimed at getting you to the desktop with fewer extra steps.
- First boot may take 1–2 minutes while akmods builds the kernel modules.
- Only GPUs supported by the current NVIDIA driver are expected to work. Check the supported hardware list before installing.
Official-NV
GNOME-NV
KDE-NV
Steam-HTPC-NV
Helpful documentation
A couple of links to keep open while you download and install.
Download & install media
How to download the ISO, verify the checksum, and create a bootable USB with Ventoy, Fedora Media Writer, or Rufus.
Go to download section in the wikiFirst-boot checklist
System updates, drivers, extra tools, and tips for stable gaming and streaming sessions.
Open first-steps guide