Using dd (Linux/macOS):
Using Rufus (Windows):
"Free Verified" is the security-conscious user’s best friend. It means:
| Edition | Price | Official Status |
|---------|-------|------------------|
| Zorin OS Core | Free | ✅ Official |
| Zorin OS Lite | Free | ✅ Official |
| Zorin OS Pro | €39 / $47 (one-time) | ✅ Official (paid) |
| Zorin OS Pro Lite | Does not exist officially | ❌ Nonexistent |
Zorin OS Lite is the lightweight free edition (XFCE desktop).
There is no official “Pro Lite” — that name appears only on suspicious third-party sites.
Zorin OS 17.2 Pro and Pro Lite are polished, user-friendly Linux distributions based on Ubuntu, designed to be familiar to users migrating from Windows or macOS while remaining lightweight for older hardware (Pro Lite). Both editions are multilingual and suitable for general desktop use.
This is straightforward. You need a modern 64-bit processor. Most computers from 2010 onward support this. Avoid 32-bit (i386) versions unless you have vintage hardware.
Use both SHA256 checksum and OpenPGP signature where provided.
Verify PGP signature (if Zorin provides a signed checksum):
If checksum/signature mismatches, do NOT use the ISO — re-download from official site.
(If Zorin doesn’t provide a signature for that specific file, checksum comparison to the official value is still required.)