Download the latestLTSversion of Ubuntu, for desktop PCs and laptops. LTS stands for long-term support — which means five years, until April 2025, of free security and maintenance updates, guaranteed.
Recommended system requirements:
2 GHz dual core processor or better4 GB system memory25 GB of free hard drive spaceInternet access is helpfulEither a DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
For other versions of Ubuntu Desktop including torrents, the network installer, a list of local mirrors, and past releasessee our alternative downloads.

Ubuntu 21.04

The latest version of the Ubuntu operating system for desktop PCs and laptops, Ubuntu 21.04 comes with nine months, until January 2022, of security and maintenance updates.
Recommended system requirements are the same as for Ubuntu 20.04.2LTS.

More ways to use Ubuntu everywhere

On-demand VMs for cloud devs on Windows, Mac and Linux desktops with Multipass.
Running Ubuntu Desktop or Server on your Raspberry Pi is easy.
Install a Ubuntu terminal environment with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
Download a free appliance image for your PC, Raspberry Pi or a virtual machine.

Easy ways to switch to Ubuntu

From an older version

If you're already running Ubuntu, you can upgrade in a few clicks fromSoftware Updater.

From Windows

If you're using Windows 10 or any computer with a 64-bit processor, we recommend the 64-bit download.

From macOS

Most Macs with Intel processors will work with either 64-bit or Mac images. If the 64-bit image doesn't work, try the Mac image.

Installation guide

If you need some help installing Ubuntu, please check out our step-by-step guide.

Try before you install

There's no need to replace your operating system to try Ubuntu.

Helping hands

If you get stuck, help is always at hand.
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