This article is written in British English and intended for readers in the UK.
Note: Microsoft released Windows 11 25H2 on 30 September 2025. You can use the direct links below to download the Windows 11 25H2 ISO, as well as earlier versions including Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2.
A Windows 11 ISO file is required for clean installations, creating bootable USB drives, installing Windows on virtual machines, deploying Windows across multiple PCs, upgrading to newer versions, and more.
If you need to download Windows 11 ISO editions such as Pro, Home, or Education, follow the instructions in this article. Below, we provide direct links to the official 64-bit Windows 11 ISO files. (Need other Windows versions? Visit: Windows ISO Download)
Warning: Although Windows 11 ISO files can be downloaded for free without a product key, a valid key is required during installation to unlock all Windows 11 features without restrictions.
Before proceeding, confirm that your PC meets the Windows 11 system requirements.
| CPU | 1 GHz or faster, with at least 2 cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC) |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Storage | 64 GB storage or more |
| System Firmware | UEFI or Secure Boot enabled |
| TPM | Version 2.0 |
| Graphics Card | DirectX 12 compatible with WDDM 2.0 driver |
| Display | >Larger than 9 inches with HD (720p) or higher resolution |
Download Windows 11 ISO via the direct links
At present, Microsoft has released three stable Windows 11 versions: 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2.
You can safely download the 64-bit Windows 11 ISO files using the links hosted on archive.org.
⬇Download Windows 11 24H2 ISO (5.4 GB)
⬇Download Windows 11 23H2 ISO (6.2 GB)
⬇Download Windows 11 22H2 ISO (5.2 GB)
For the latest 25H2 release, Microsoft plans broad availability in the second half of 2025. In the meantime, the UUP Dump tool allows you to generate a Windows 11 25H2 Insider Preview ISO for testing.
⬇Create & download Windows 11 25H2 ISO (8.27 GB)
Each Windows 11 ISO includes multiple editions, such as Home, Pro, Education, and Enterprise. During installation, select the edition that matches your licence.
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Download Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft
You can also obtain Windows 11 ISO files directly from Microsoft free of charge. The current release is Windows 11 25H2, and downloading it requires several setup steps outlined below.
Windows 11 ISO download for Intel/AMD PCs
- Open the Microsoft Windows 11 ISO download page.
- Scroll down to "Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices."
- From the drop-down list, select "Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO for x64 devices)."
- Expand "Before you begin downloading an ISO" and review the information.
- Click "Confirm" and wait for the validation.
- Choose your preferred language and click "Confirm."
- Select the 64-bit Download option to begin downloading the ISO file (5.4 GB).
Windows 11 ISO download for ARM-based PCs
- Visit the Microsoft Windows 11 (ARM64) ISO download page.
- Choose "Windows 11 (multi-edition for Arm64)." from the Select Download menu.
- Click "Download Now."
- Select a language and confirm.
- Click "Download Now" to download the Windows 11 (ARM64) ISO.
The ISO files downloaded from Microsoft include all major editions. Select the appropriate edition during installation.
Download Tiny11 (Lite Windows 11)
Tiny11 is an unofficial lightweight build of Windows 11 Pro created by independent developers.
It targets older or low-spec computers that cannot meet the standard Windows 11 requirements, such as systems with only 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage.
Compared with official Windows 11 Pro, Tiny11 removes many built-in apps, services, and system components.
Two free sources for Tiny11 downloads are available:
⬇Tiny11 download from archive.org (23H2, x64, 4.2GB)
⬇Tiny11 download from TECHSPOT (23H2, x64, 3.5GB)
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Download Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC is designed for embedded systems, specialised devices, and long-term deployment scenarios.
If required, download Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC directly from Microsoft:
⬇Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC download (x64, AMD64, or ARM edition, 4.7 GB )
Alternatively, it is also available from archive.org:
⬇Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC download (x64 or ARM64, 4.8GB)
How to make a Windows 11 bootable USB
To create a Windows 11 bootable USB for clean installs, reinstallation, multi-PC deployment, or recovering unbootable systems, you may use either Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool or iBoysoft DiskGeeker for Windows.
Create a Bootable USB with iBoysoft DiskGeeker for Windows
Compared with Microsoft's tool,iBoysoft DiskGeeker for Windows simplifies the process with minimal steps.
- Download, install, and open iBoysoft DiskGeeker for Windows.
- Connect a USB drive with at least 32 GB of free space (fully erased).
- Open "Download and create boot disk", then select "Windows" > "Create Windows OS USB Installer".
- Choose the USB drive and click "Select."
- Under Windows 11, choose the required edition and click "Start creating boot disk."
The software downloads the ISO automatically and creates the bootable USB once the download finishes.
Create a Bootable USB Using Microsoft's Media Creation Tool
- Go to Microsoft's official website.
- Click "Download Now" under Create Windows 11 Installation Media.
- Run the downloaded .exe file and accept the licence terms.
- Select the desired language and edition.
- Choose "USB flash drive" and click "Next."
- Insert a USB drive with at least 64 GB capacity.
- Select the USB drive when detected.
- The tool downloads Windows 11 and creates the bootable USB automatically.
- Wait for completion.
To boot from the Windows 11 USB:
- Insert the USB into the target PC.
- Restart and press the appropriate key to access Boot Menu or BIOS/UEFI:
Dell: F12
HP: F9 or Esc
Lenovo: F12
Acer: F12
ASUS: Esc or F8
MSI: F11 - Select the USB drive as the boot device.
- Complete Windows 11 installation after booting.
Note: If you prefer using Media Creation Tool or Rufus, refer to: How to Create Windows 11 Bootable USB
Create a Directly Bootable Copy of Windows 11
If your aim is to boot an unresponsive PC or test Windows 11 across multiple systems, you can avoid creating a standard installer.
iBoysoft DiskGeeker for Windowscan clone the Windows 11 system partition directly, producing a bootable copy that starts a PC without further configuration.
Steps:
Here's how:
- Connect a USB drive larger than the Windows 11 system disk.
- Install and launch iBoysoft DiskGeeker for Windows.
- The system partition appears automatically as the source disk.
- Select the USB drive as the destination.
- Click "Start" > "Confirm" to begin cloning.
Conclusion
Unlike unreliable sources, the Windows 11 ISO links provided here originate from Microsoft and archive.org, a trusted non-profit digital library. Both options are safe to use.
If you intend to create a Windows 11 bootable USB, iBoysoft DiskGeeker for Windows offers a straightforward solution by cloning an existing Windows 11 system without complex configuration.
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FAQs about Windows 11 ISO download
- QCan Windows 11 ISO be downloaded for free?
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Yes. Microsoft allows free ISO downloads. A valid product key is required for full functionality, but installation without a key is possible with limitations.
- QWhat is the smallest version of Windows 11?
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The smallest official version is Windows 11 SE, designed for education devices. Unofficially, Tiny11 is the smallest version, created by independent developers.
- QWhen will Windows 11 25H2 be released?
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Windows 11 25H2 is expected to be publicly available in the second half of 2025.
- QIs Tiny11 an official Microsoft release?
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No. Tiny11 is distributed by third-party developers.
- QWhat is the minimum CPU requirement for Windows 11?
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Windows 11 requires a 64-bit processor.