64-bit desktop downloads
Ubuntu Desktop downloads are available for Intel or AMD 64-bit systems and for ARM 64-bit systems, giving users a choice of installer images based on device architecture.
Overview
Ubuntu Desktop is Canonical’s open source desktop operating system for laptops and PCs. The download page presents the latest LTS release for Intel or AMD 64-bit devices and ARM 64-bit devices, along with alternative download paths such as torrents, a network installer, local mirrors, and past releases.
It is positioned as a general-purpose desktop for daily use, development work, and managed organization deployments. The site highlights installation on bare metal, trying Ubuntu from USB, running it in VirtualBox, and using Windows Subsystem for Linux when Ubuntu is needed inside another operating system.
Key capabilities
Current desktop release features
The release includes GNOME 50 with optimized fractional scaling, updated core apps, accessibility improvements, cloud identity authentication support, TPM-backed full-disk encryption management, and experimental application-permission prompting.
Install, try, or virtualize
Ubuntu Desktop includes a wide range of documentation and setup paths, including installation instructions, a USB try-before-install flow, and a VirtualBox guide for running it as a virtual machine.
Certified hardware support
The desktop page highlights certified hardware from major OEMs and says those devices are tested to work out of the box, with select models available preloaded with optimized Ubuntu images.
Enterprise management with Ubuntu Pro
Ubuntu Pro Desktop adds enterprise-grade security, estate monitoring and management, Advanced Active Directory and LDAP integration, FIPS 140-3 certified modules, CIS hardening, Kernel Livepatch, and optional support tiers.
Developer-oriented tooling
The developers page highlights tools and workflows such as Juju, MicroK8s, Multipass, and support for popular development stacks and data science frameworks.
Common use cases
Primary desktop installation
Install Ubuntu on a laptop or PC as the main operating system, using the ISO image and bootable USB flow described on the download page.
Developer workstation
Use Ubuntu Desktop as a development workstation with access to current toolchains, popular IDEs, and workflows that also cover testing and cross-building.
Organization deployment
Run Ubuntu in a managed environment with Ubuntu Pro Desktop, Landscape, and Active Directory integration for policy, security, and fleet management.
Evaluation and side-by-side use
Try Ubuntu without replacing an existing system by booting from USB, running it in VirtualBox, or using Ubuntu on Windows with WSL.
Certified hardware rollout
Use certified laptops, desktops, and workstations that are validated to run Ubuntu out of the box, including models from major OEMs.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free to download, use, and share.
- Offers long support windows for LTS releases, extended further with Ubuntu Pro.
- Provides multiple installation paths, including USB install, VirtualBox, and WSL workflows.
- Backed by certified hardware programs and enterprise management options.
- Includes developer tools and broad package access through Ubuntu and the Snap Store.
Cons
- The source does not provide a full compatibility matrix, so hardware and peripheral support still need to be checked against the certified hardware and documentation pages.
- Support terms vary by release type: LTS releases get five years of standard updates, while developer editions are supported for nine months.
FAQ
What is Ubuntu Desktop used for?
Ubuntu Desktop is an open source desktop operating system for laptops and PCs. The download page presents it as suitable for installation on desktop hardware or for trying from a USB drive before installing.
Which download options are available?
The page offers Ubuntu Desktop as an ISO download for Intel or AMD 64-bit systems and ARM 64-bit systems. It also points users to alternative downloads for torrents, the network installer, local mirrors, and past releases.
How long is Ubuntu Desktop supported?
Ubuntu Desktop LTS releases provide five years of free security and maintenance updates, extended up to 15 years with Ubuntu Pro. The developers page also notes that new developer editions are released every six months with nine months of support.
Can I use Ubuntu Desktop without replacing my current operating system?
Yes. The desktop page says Ubuntu can run on Windows with WSL, and the download page includes a tutorial for running Ubuntu Desktop in VirtualBox. It also explains that Ubuntu can be installed on a laptop or PC or run from a USB flash drive.
What is Ubuntu Pro in relation to Ubuntu Desktop?
Ubuntu Pro Desktop is free for personal use on up to five machines, and enterprises can try it free for 30 days. The pricing page also describes Ubuntu Pro as covering Ubuntu base OS and additional infrastructure components such as kernel, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Docker, Ceph and Swift Storage, and applications.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Desktop operating system
- Platform
- Intel/AMD 64-bit and ARM 64-bit
- Pricing model
- Free to download; Ubuntu Pro available with free personal use on up to five machines
- Primary users
- Desktop users, developers, and organizations
- Source domain
- ubuntu.com
- Related services
- Ubuntu Pro, Landscape, WSL, VirtualBox
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