Install Ubuntu on a Raspberry Pi
Versatile and affordable, the Raspberry Pi is one of the most popular devices available on the market, with uses that range from education to industry.
With full Ubuntu support, open source developers have everything they need to get up and running quickly and securely.
First time installing Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi?
The simplest way is to use the Raspberry Pi Imager which enables you to select an Ubuntu image when flashing your SD card.
If you are on Ubuntu, run:
sudo snap install rpi-imagerAnd follow our desktop, server and core tutorials to get started.
For those not using the Raspberry Pi Imager, direct downloads are available below.
Ubuntu 23.10
The Raspberry Pi 5 is supported on the latest development release of Ubuntu with nine months of support, until July 2024.
* Minimum 4GBs of RAM required
Certified for the Raspberry Pi
Certified devices are tested for reliability and performance, ensuring you have the best out-of-the-box Ubuntu experience. Ubuntu LTS releases are certified on select Raspberry Pi hardware.
Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS
The latest Long Term Supported release of Ubuntu with five years of security patching and maintenance until April 2027, extended to ten years with Ubuntu Pro.
Download Ubuntu Desktop 22.04.3 LTS
* Minimum 2GBs of RAM and 16GB storage required
Ubuntu Core 22
An immutable, strictly confined operating system designed for Internet of Things (IoT) use-cases with a focus on security and simplified maintenance, supported until 2032.
Supported devices
| Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS | Ubuntu Core 22 | Ubuntu 23.10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Raspberry Pi 2 |
|
Yes, certified | Yes, certified | - |
|
Raspberry Pi 3 |
|
Yes, certified | Yes, certified | - |
|
Raspberry Pi 4 |
|
Yes, certified | Yes, certified | Yes |
|
Raspberry Pi 400 |
|
Yes, certified | Yes, certified | Yes |
|
Raspberry Pi CM4 |
|
Yes, certified | Yes, certified | Yes |
|
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W |
|
Yes, certified | Yes, certified | Yes |
|
Raspberry Pi 5 |
|
- | - | Yes |
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