--- title: "Download Ubuntu Desktop\n | Ubuntu" description: Ubuntu is an open source software operating system that runs from the desktop, to the cloud, to all your internet connected things. url: https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop?format=md keywords: index, follow --- # Download Ubuntu Desktop The open source desktop operating system that powers millions of PCs and laptops around the world. Find out more about Ubuntu's features and how we support developers and organisations below. --- [Discover Ubuntu Desktop](https://ubuntu.com/desktop) [Check out the blog ›](https://ubuntu.com/blog/desktop) --- ## Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS The latest LTS version of Ubuntu, for desktop PCs and laptops. LTS stands for long-term support — which means five years of free security and maintenance updates, extended up to 15 years with [Ubuntu Pro](https://ubuntu.com/pro). --- Intel or AMD 64-bit architecture [Download](https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop/thank-you?version=26.04.1&architecture=amd64<s=true) 5.9GB ARM 64-bit architecture [Download](https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop/thank-you?version=26.04.1&architecture=arm64<s=true) 3.9GB For other versions of Ubuntu Desktop including torrents, the network installer, a list of local mirrors, and past releases [check out our alternative downloads](https://ubuntu.com/download/alternative-downloads). * GNOME 50 with optimized fractional scaling factors * New apps for the document viewer, image viewer, terminal emulator, and video player * Wide range of accessibility improvements * Authentication support for cloud identity providers * Support for TPM-backed full-disk encryption management * Experimental support for application permissions prompting * Linux Kernel 7.0 with support for the latest hardware --- * [Press release ›](https://ubuntu.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-26-04-lts-resolute-raccoon) * [Release notes ›](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/release-notes/26.04/) * 2 GHz dual-core processor or better * 6 GB system memory * 25 GB of free hard drive space * Either a USB port or a DVD drive for the installer media * Internet access is helpful --- [Detailed system requirements ›](https://documentation.ubuntu.com/release-notes/26.04/#requirements-and-compatibility) To install or try Ubuntu Desktop: 1. Download the ISO image 2. Create a bootable USB flash drive with [an image writer](https://ubuntu.com/desktop/docs/en/latest/how-to/create-a-bootable-usb-stick/) 3. Boot your laptop or PC from the USB flash drive --- [Follow the step-by-step tutorial ›](https://ubuntu.com/desktop/docs/en/latest/tutorial/install-ubuntu-desktop/) --- ## Resources ### [Install Ubuntu Desktop](https://ubuntu.com/desktop/docs/en/latest/tutorial/install-ubuntu-desktop/) Follow this tutorial to install Ubuntu Desktop on your laptop or PC. You can also run Ubuntu from a USB to try it without installing. ### [How to run Ubuntu Desktop on a virtual machine using VirtualBox](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/how-to-run-ubuntu-desktop-on-a-virtual-machine-using-virtualbox) Run Ubuntu Desktop using VirtualBox. A quick start guide that will work across any operating system. ### [Try Ubuntu Pro for free](https://ubuntu.com/pro/subscribe) Anyone can [use Ubuntu Pro for free](https://ubuntu.com/pro/subscribe) on up to 5 machines. [Enterprises can try it for free](https://ubuntu.com/pro/free-trial) for 30 days. --- ## Help is always at hand * [Ubuntu Desktop documentation](https://ubuntu.com/desktop/docs/) * [Ubuntu Discourse](https://discourse.ubuntu.com/) * [Ask Ubuntu](https://askubuntu.com/) * [Launchpad Answers](https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu) --- ## Certified on hundreds of devices Many of the world's biggest PC manufacturers certify their laptops and desktops for Ubuntu, from ultra-portable laptops to high-end workstations. Ubuntu certified hardware has passed our extensive testing and review process, ensuring that Ubuntu runs well out-of-the-box. Our partners also offer select devices preloaded with optimized Ubuntu images. [Learn more about certified hardware ›](https://ubuntu.com/certified) --- ## Secure enterprise management with Ubuntu Pro Desktop Ubuntu Pro Desktop is a comprehensive subscription delivering enterprise-grade security, management tooling, and up to 15 years of maintenance and extended support for developers and organizations. Ubuntu Pro Desktop is free for personal use on up to five machines. --- * Security updates for the [full open source stack](https://ubuntu.com/esm) * Advanced [Active Directory](https://ubuntu.com/engage/microsoft-active-directory) and LDAP integration * Estate [monitoring and management](https://ubuntu.com/landscape/features) * [FIPS 140-3 certified modules and CIS hardening](https://ubuntu.com/security/security-standards) * Minimize rolling reboots with [Kernel Livepatch](https://ubuntu.com/livepatch) * Optional weekday or 24/7 support tiers --- [Get Ubuntu Pro](https://ubuntu.com/pro) [Download our whitepaper](https://ubuntu.com/engage/adopting-secure-enterprise-linux-desktop) --- ## More from Canonical --- ### Use the Ubuntu terminal and run Linux applications on Windows. --- [Learn about Ubuntu on WSL ›](https://ubuntu.com/wsl) --- ### Use your Raspberry Pi as a desktop, server, or IoT device with Ubuntu. --- [Learn about Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi ›](https://ubuntu.com/download/raspberry-pi) --- ### Spin up Ubuntu VMs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. --- [Learn about Multipass ›](https://multipass.run/) --- ### Fast, dense, and secure container and VM management at any scale. --- [Learn about LXD ›](https://canonical.com/lxd) --- ## [Latest from our blog ›](https://ubuntu.com/blog/desktop) ###