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Acid Cam v2 · Qt desktop app

Make video glitch beautifully.

Transform live camera feeds and video files through more than 2,200 real-time distortion filters. Build custom chains, shape color, and record the result—all inside one artist-focused workspace.

Free and open source · GPLv3 · Windows and Linux x86_64

Acid Cam running on Linux with webcam capture and filter controls open
Webcam capture and the redesigned Qt interface on Linux
Choose your platform

Download Acid Cam

Both packages are ready to use and include the Acid Cam desktop application.

Windows

Windows x86_64

A portable package with the application and required runtime libraries. Extract the archive, then open acidcam-qt.exe.

Download Windows ZIP
ZIP archive119 MB
SHA-256 19f520b69ff633b079f008f60f6d7b3dc1ef273c94cf50ea0945c761e775620c
Linux

Linux x86_64

A Flatpak bundle for modern Linux desktops. Install it locally, then launch Acid Cam from your application menu.

Download Linux Flatpak
Flatpak bundle12 MB
SHA-256 682d6f16785793b920946a7277836f58201e5a1923c5b64ba58b3024d1222711
Install on Linux Run this command from the folder containing the download:
flatpak install --user AcidCam.x86_64.flatpak
Built for visual experimentation

A deep studio for living pixels

Acid Cam is designed for artists, VJs, musicians, experimental filmmakers, and anyone who wants to explore pixel-level video processing.

01

2,200+ filters

Browse effects by category, search by name, or jump to a random filter.

02

Custom filter chains

Stack, reorder, save, and reload effects with layered sub-filter support.

03

Camera and video

Process a live webcam or existing video file with source-aware frame pacing.

04

Creative color control

Adjust RGB, brightness, gamma, saturation, channel order, and color maps.

05

Modern recording

Record with FFmpeg using CPU or supported NVIDIA and VAAPI encoders.

06

Export and extend

Save snapshots or PNG sequences and add custom C/C++ filter plugins.


Inside the app

One workspace, many ways to create

Before you begin

System requirements

  • Operating systemWindows or Linux, x86_64
  • Memory8 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended for 1080p
  • GraphicsOpenCL-capable GPU optional for acceleration
  • InputWebcam or a supported video file
Ready to bend some pixels?

Start creating with Acid Cam.