Downloading the Linux Mint .ISO file

This section will cover how to download Linux Mint.
  1. Open up your preferred web browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge) and navigate to: https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php

  2. Select your preferred edition of Linux Mint. We recommend Cinnamon Edition for new users since it is the most commonly used version. Once you have chosen your preferred version, click the "Download" button under the version heading to proceed to the next page.
  3. Under the "Download mirrors" heading, select a mirror closest to your geographic location to download the Linux Mint disk image file from. Note the directory where you have saved this file - you will need to know its location later in the installation process.
The Linux Mint .ISO file has now been successfully downloaded. Please proceed to the next section.