- To download the official Windows 11 25H2 ISO file for arm64 computers, open the Microsoft download page, select the “Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO for Arm64)” option, confirm the language, and click on “Download.”
- You can also use the UUP Dump script to download the installation files and create a custom ISO file, which you can use with the Rufus tool to create a bootable USB installer.
UPDATE 10/3/2025: If you have an ARM-based computer (such as a Copilot+ PC with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, Surface Pro (11th Edition), or Laptop (7th Edition)), you can get the ISO file for Windows 11 25H2 to perform a clean install of the operating system or create a virtual machine on supported hardware.
I recently looked for the Windows 11 ISO file to set up a virtual machine on my Apple MacBook Air. Since it has one of the modern M2 chips, the regular image didn’t work because it’s from a different processor architecture. However, Microsoft has now released the Windows 11 ISO for arm64 devices, which you can download for free through the official download page. Alternatively, you can also get the image using the UUP Dump scripts.
UUP Dump is a powerful tool that enables you to create customized ISO images of various Windows versions, including Windows 10 and 11, for x64 and arm64. It leverages the Unified Update Platform (UUP) to directly download the necessary files from Microsoft’s servers, providing a streamlined and efficient way to obtain the latest builds.
Yes, you can use an x64 (AMD or Intel) computer to download the ISO file and create USB bootable media for arm64 computers. However, you cannot use the arm64 ISO file to set up a virtual machine or install the operating system on a device that includes an x64 architecture processor.
In this guide, I will outline the steps to download the Windows 11 ISO file for ARM-based devices.
- Download Windows 11 25H2 ISO for arm64 PCs through Microsoft
- Download Windows 11 25H2 ISO for arm64 PCs through UUP Dump
- Create a Windows 11 25H2 for arm64 USB bootable drive with Rufus
Download Windows 11 25H2 ISO for arm64 PCs through Microsoft
To download the ISO file of Windows 11 25H2 for arm64, use these steps:
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Open the Microsoft Support website.
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Select the “Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO for Arm64)” option under the “Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for Arm64-based PCs” section.
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Click the Download button.
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Select the installation language.
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Click the Confirm button.
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Click the Download button to save the ISO file for version 23H2 to your computer.
After downloading the ISO file, you can proceed to create a bootable USB. Or you can mount the ISO file on a virtual machine to continue with the setup.
Download Windows 11 25H2 ISO for arm64 PCs through UUP Dump
To download the Windows 11 ISO file for arm64 devices, use these steps:
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Click the Windows 11 menu and select the version “25H2” option.
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Select the Windows 11 build to download the latest arm64 ISO file—for example, Windows 11, version 25H2 (26200.xxxx) arm64.
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Choose the installation language with the “Language” menu.
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Click the Next button.
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Select the editions to include in your Windows 11 ISO file for your ARM device.
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Click the Next button.
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Select the “Download and convert to ISO” option.
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Check the “Include updates (Windows converter only)” option.
Quick note: This is the option that will integrate the necessary updates to make the ISO file version of Windows 11 25H2 (or the latest version available at that moment). -
Click the “Create download package” button to save the tool on your device.
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Click the Extract all button.
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Select the location where you want to extract the files.
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Click the Extract button.
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Right-click the uup_download_windows.cmd batch file and select the Run as administrator option.
Quick note: You may get a message trying to run the script. If this is the case, choose the “Run Anyway” option.
Once you complete the steps, the script will download the necessary files from Microsoft servers and create the Windows 11 25H2 ISO file for ARM-based devices, such as Copilot+ PCs and Surface laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processors.
Create a Windows 11 25H2 for arm64 USB bootable drive
To create a USB bootable for Windows 11 25H2 for arm64, use these steps:
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Click the link to download the latest version under the “Download” section.
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Double-click the executable to launch the tool.
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Click the Select button.
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Open the ISO file location.
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Select the Windows 11 ISO file for arm64.
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Click the Open button.
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Continue with the default settings to create the bootable media.
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(Optional) Confirm a descriptive name for the USB drive, such as “Windows 11 USB for ARM.”
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Click the Start button.
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Click the OK button to skip the customization settings (if applicable).
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Click the OK button to confirm the deletion of the USB drive data.
Once you complete the steps, you can use the bootable USB flash drive to install Windows 11 on ARM-based devices using a clean or in-place upgrade.
FAQs about the ISO file for ARM64 PCs
Here’s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers regarding the download of Windows 11 ISO for Copilot+ PCs and other ARM-based devices.
Can I use the ARM64 ISO on a PC with an Intel or AMD processor?
No, ARM64 ISOs only work on ARM-based processors. Use the x64 ISO for Intel and AMD devices.
Will Windows 11 ARM64 ISO work on Apple Macs’ processors?
Yes, but only through virtualization (for example, Parallels Desktop). Macs cannot natively boot Windows 11 ARM.
Is the ARM64 Windows 11 ISO file free from Microsoft?
Yes, Microsoft provides the Windows 11 ARM64 ISO for free through its official download page.
Can I install Windows 11 25H2 on an ARM64 Raspberry Pi?
Not officially. Some community projects support it, but drivers and stability may be limited.
What’s the difference between downloading from Microsoft and UUP Dump?
Microsoft offers prebuilt ISO files, while UUP Dump lets you generate the latest build with updates and editions.
Do I need a product key to install Windows 11 ARM64?
You can install without a key, but activation requires a valid Windows 11 license, unless the device was previously activated.
Update October 3, 2025: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert and founder of Pureinfotech in 2010. With over 22 years as a technology writer and IT Specialist, Mauro specializes in Windows, software, and cross-platform systems such as Linux, Android, and macOS.
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