OpenELEC Downloads

Current Release: 1.0.2 (Final 1.0)

First download the build that best matches your HTPC, then read the Installation guides.

Why are there so many versions of OpenELEC?

OpenELEC is a streamlined Linux distribution that includes only the essential software components and drivers needed to run XBMC and a handful of supporting apps/services. Instead of having a single OpenELEC image that contains all drivers for all chipsets, there are multiple images named after the current generation of Graphics/GPU (not CPU) chipsets. For example; the "ION" image is used on systems that have nVidia ION and ION2 chipsets and the "Fusion" image is used on systems with an AMD Fusion chipsets. Having separate images helps us to minimise image size and tune the configuration to give you an optimised XBMC experience. Please read the descriptions of each image carefully to ensure you download the correct image for your hardware.

"Beta" images may be listed if we are nearing a major release. The image will contain final code that we consider to be stable but want wider testing on. The "stable" image is our latest fully-tested and officially supported image.

"PVR" images use the official XBMC PVR code branch and include a wide range of DVB card drivers and the modified PVR version of the XBMC Confluence skin. If you are creating an HTPC that will work with live TV and Satellite streaming software and hardwae, use these images.

ION Builds

ION and ION2 HTPCs typically have an Intel Atom or Core i3 CPU and an nVidia ION GPU. ION has been a popular platform for pre-built HTPC systems in recent years and is currently the most-stable and most widely used OpenELEC image. If you have older Intel Atom CPUs that support only 32-bit software use the i386 image. Otherwise use the x86_64 image.

Fusion Builds

Fusion HTPCs use AMD APU processors with integrated AMD Fusion graphics. Fusion is becoming a popular platform for home-built and pre-built HTPC systems. Initial teething troubles with XVBA accelerated graphics support in XBMC have been addressed and these are now considered stable.

Intel Builds

This is NOT a generic image for anything with an Intel CPU, it is tailored for HTPC systems that use Intel GMA integrated graphics including the latest Intel "Sandy Bridge" hardware.

Xtreamer Ultra Builds

This image has been developed in partnership with Xtreamer and has been tailored to support the Xtreamer Ultra hardware only.

Apple TV Builds

The mk1 (silver) AppleTV makes an excellent and cheap XBMC box, especially if upgraded with a Broadcom BCM970012 or BCM970015 CrystalHD card. This image is tailored to the very-specific hardware found in the Apple TV. OpenELEC uses the nouveau graphics driver to support audio over the HDMI connection. Installing OpenELEC onto an Apple TV requires a different installation procedure to other HTPC platforms.

Generic Builds

The Generic image is a "catch-all" build containing more drivers than any other image. If you have a home-built HTPC that is not based on ION, ION2, Intel or Fusion GPU chipsets, or you are going to install OpenELEC onto a laptop or desktop computer this is probably the best image to use. The Generic images may require a moderate level of post-installation tweaking to get items like sound configuration correct.

Official Daily Builds

These are official development builds provided for people to test specific new features when there have been significant changes in the source code. They are not produced automatically so sometimes they are nightly, sometimes they are daily, and sometimes a week or more may pass between updates. Development builds are the very latest code but are likely to be unstable in a range of areas. Unless you have been specifically directed to test an image by a staff member of the project we would prefer you to use an OpenELEC "stable" release.