Installation

Ouster Studio is cross-platform, with official support for Windows, MacOS and Ubuntu.

Please select and download the installation file based on the operating system. Ouster Studio is built to auto update to the latest releases to support users with new features and bug fixes from previous versions.

Users can opt out of auto updates by simply following steps shown in the figure below.

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Fig. 2 Disable auto-update

Please refer to Minimum Hardware Requirements and Compatible Operating Systems before installing to avoid any failures or troubleshooting.

Linux

Please visit Ouster Downloads page to download the latest version of the software for Linux/Ubuntu System.

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Fig. 3 Ouster Studio image

Once Downloaded:

  • Please make sure the file is available in your Downloads folder as OusterStudio-x.x.AppImage

  • Open terminal (Ctlr + Alt + t) and change directory from home to Downloads, and run the following command:

    chmod u+x OusterStudio-x.x.AppImage

  • Now, open file directory > Downloads > double click on OusterStudio-x.x.AppImage, once read and understood click Agree on Ouster Studio agreement.

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Fig. 4 Ouster Agreement

Ouster Studio is now ready for use. Please refer to Visualize and Replay Data for more information.

Note

User must verify the network settings on host machine are set to Link-Local Only mode for the sensor to be visible by Ouster Studio. Please refer to Linux - Networking Guide for more information.

Windows

Please visit Ouster Downloads page to download the latest version of the software for Windows System.

Once Downloaded:

  • Open file explorer, in This PC navigate to Downloads and double click on Ouster Studio Setup.

  • Click on the More Info and then click Run anyway as shown in the figures below.

Note

Please read through the description thoroughly. Windows version is not signed and notarized and will be resolved ASAP.

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Fig. 5 Click More Info
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Fig. 6 Click Run Anyway

  • Once the above steps are complete, Ouster Studio will be installed. Please read through the license agreement and click I agree to continue.

  • Based on the type of firewall installed on the computer, you may see a pop up like shown in the figure below, please click Allow access for Ouster Studio. If you have any questions, reach out to Ouster Support.

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Fig. 7 License Agreement - Click I Agree
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Fig. 8 Windows Defender/Firewall

Ouster Studio is now ready for use. Please refer to Visualize and Replay Data for more information.

MacOS

Please visit Ouster Downloads page to download the latest version of the software for MacOS.

Once Downloaded:

  • Double click on the .dmg file and install the software. User will be prompted with the agreement from Ouster Studio, please read carefully and click Agree.

  • User will then be prompted to drag and drop Ouster Studio in the Applications folder, please refer to pictures below for reference.

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Fig. 9 Agreement - MacOS Click Agree
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Fig. 10 Drag & Drop into Applications

  • Open Applications folder and find/search Ouster Studio, double click to open the application.

  • User may or may not see this pop up alert but if you do please click open to begin application.

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Fig. 11 Ouster Studio - Application
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Fig. 12 Mac OS Verification

Ouster Studio is now ready for use. Please refer to Visualize and Replay Data for more information.