# Downloading Ubuntu

#### Where to Download

Always download Ubuntu directly from the source: [ubuntu.com/download/desktop](https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop).

#### Downloading the ISO Image

Click the download button for the latest LTS version. You will receive an `.iso` file. An ISO is a "disk image"ta single file containing the complete contents of the Ubuntu installation disk.

#### Verifying the ISO Checksum (Best Practice)

Downloads can sometimes corrupt. Verifying the SHA256 checksum ensures your file is mathematically identical to the one Ubuntu published.

> ℹ️ Note: On Windows, open PowerShell, navigate to your download folder, and run: `Get-FileHash ubuntu-24.04-desktop-amd64.iso`. Compare the output to the hash on Ubuntu's website.


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