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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.
  • Unified images support both standard and NVIDIA installations.
  • 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.
Read the install guide

See the desktop first

Preview each edition before you commit. Every screenshot shows the actual experience.

Nobara Official desktop

Official

The main Nobara experience. Custom KDE design, tuned for games, creative tools, and daily use.

Nobara GNOME desktop

GNOME

Clean GNOME layout with a focus on content. Ideal for laptops and distraction-free workflows.

Nobara KDE desktop

KDE

Classic KDE experience with deep customization for power users.

Nobara Steam HTPC interface

Steam-HTPC

Console-like interface for living-room setups with big-screen TVs.

Nobara Steam handheld desktop

Steam-Handheld

Optimized for Steam Deck-style handheld devices and small displays.

Nobara 44 downloads

Each ISO can be used for both standard AMD/Intel installations and NVIDIA installations. A separate NVIDIA image is no longer required.

Official

Nobara-44-Official-2026-09-02.iso

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GNOME

Nobara-44-GNOME-2026-09-02.iso

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KDE

Nobara-44-KDE-2026-09-02.iso

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Steam-HTPC

Nobara-44-Steam-HTPC-2026-09-02.iso

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Steam-Handheld

Nobara-44-Steam-Handheld-2026-09-02.iso

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Helpful documentation

A couple of links to keep open while you download and install.

First-boot checklist

System updates, drivers, extra tools, and tips for stable gaming and streaming sessions.

Open first-steps guide