Native on Linux

VJ and projection mapping software for Linux

Mix and map in one app. Run clips across four layers, then warp the output to fit the surface.

The download is free and runs in unlimited watermark trial mode. A purchased license key enables full output after activation.

  • Linux x86_64 AppImage
  • Guest checkout, no account
  • No login required to download the trial
Showout operator window displaying four layers of colorful visual clips

What’s in the current build

Media

  • HAP and short-GOP H.264 / H.265
  • Bundled GStreamer runtime
  • Vulkan renderer

Mixing

  • Four layers, eight clips per scene
  • Crossfader with A / B / THRU routing
  • Per-layer opacity, solo and bypass
  • GPU effects per layer and on the output

Mapping

  • Four-corner and mesh warp
  • Position, scale, rotation and fit mode
  • Fullscreen output on a second display

Control

  • MIDI mapping
  • Beat and bar launch quantization
  • External tempo and transport over OSC
  • Save and restore a show

Before you buy

Will it run on my distro?

Showout ships as a Linux x86_64 AppImage and needs a Vulkan-capable GPU. The download page lists tested systems and limits.

What should my clips be encoded as?

Use HAP or short-GOP H.264 / H.265 for show content. Long-GOP files can make seeking less responsive.

How do I receive my license?

Polar, our payment provider, emails you a link to its customer portal, which shows your license key. Sign in there with your purchase email to see it again.

Do I pay again when 2.0 ships?

No. This license includes full output on every major version.

Is there a Mac or Windows version?

Not yet. The first paid release targets Linux x86_64 only.

Can I use it at paid gigs?

Yes. The license covers commercial use.