Kali is a rolling Linux distribution, meaning as soon as we have an update, we ship it. Would-be users have a variety of images to choose from. For more information, please see Which Image Should I Download? and
Kali Branches. For most users, we recommend the latest “point release” image below, except in cases when a user requires a specific bug patch, in which case the weekly build may be best. We generate fresh Kali Linux image files every quarter. These become the official "point" releases. These images are tested and
subsequently announced with a blog post. Installation Documentation Our previous Kali Linux's releases. Q.) What’s the differences
between: Installer? NetInstaller? Everything? Weekly? Live? Want an Updated or Custom Kali Image?Feeling a little more adventurous? Want to build the latest version of Kali? Want to customize your ISO by adding more tools or change the default settings? Looking for something other than Xfce, GNOME or KDE like Enlightenment, i3mw, LXDE or MATE? Then this is the option for you. Read More On Custom Images Prebuilt Virtual MachinesKali Linux VMware & VirtualBox images are available for users who prefer, or whose specific needs require a virtual machine installation. These images have the default credentials "kali/kali". Virtual Machines Documentation SHA256sumc91b5b1926ae516952282575cbce3f9e3a03a9bc7da316ae912e0977e39866fd VMwareSHA256sum43b796f15f57192dd813306938d199871d9d8b881c0124b43412d81585c0efd5 VirtualBoxSHA256sum147ba582d9a77b0169b5f06f2b6167d1649b56edcb41abaedaaf9f1375568033 VMware WeeklySHA256sum2b3c093567790701efe3083091b5620670db3aa3ba8aae6be845ef62e1bdf1df VirtualBox WeeklySHA256sum48f903470fd4fd047c4c0cb5ab1ef1f68a23f3a4ff6848ec98a0ffb89f27f71c VMwareSHA256sumdbd75998991f5174fffa26a0916ccc36ee8f24d7d4a89877250ca494d4b7d11c VirtualBoxVagrantVagrant is a tool for building and managing virtual machine environments. With a single configuration file, you can download a base “box” and apply additional configurations like adding an additional network interface, setting the number of CPU cores and memory, or running a script on first boot. Kali-Vagrant Boxes Want an Updated or Custom Kali Image?Feeling a little more adventurous? Want to build the latest version of Kali? Want to customize your VM by selecting a different desktop environment, add more tools, change the default settings? Then this is the option for you. Kali-VM Build Script ARMAre you looking for Kali Linux ARM images? We have generated flavours of Kali using the same build infrastructure as the official Kali releases for ARM architecture. These images have a default credentials of "kali/kali". Kali-ARM Documentation raspberrypigateworksSHA256sumec682ce0ed1e0a582e94c8f5f6fdf60dcaea0ddf4ddc071c0e88af934b91316e Gateworks NewportSHA256sumca01b94a1de7707949f3fd306d2cbf57d3ac78bfb59752af8362f0957be06d17 Gateworks Ventanapine64SHA256suma75904e455c45a3c1f7358634b12fd08de95fcd67f0b1e136a14fa30d0a06f7a PinebookSHA256sumc2c8518948bfa2360154b82e607249ca43042785ff5e410f8b5c9d5e757eb79e Pinebook ProwithsecureSHA256sume72ac3202dbe80a57747143c91b8e4045bd6a786ba5d1fd86a0e10b55eddb5d5 USBArmory MKIII.) SHA256SUMS are for the compressed file (*.img.xz) MobileThe Kali NetHunter project is the first Open-source Android penetration testing platform for Android devices, allowing for access to the Kali toolset from various supported Android devices. There are multiple unique features not possible on other hardware platforms. The Kali NetHunter interface allows you to easily work with complex configuration files through a local web interface. This feature, together with a custom kernel that supports 802.11 wireless injection and preconfigured connect back VPN services, make the Kali NetHunter a formidable network security tool or discrete drop box - with Kali Linux at the tip of your fingers wherever you are! StatisticsWant to see Kali NetHunter progress? Look at the stats page, to see if your device is supported yet. Kali NetHunter provides:
Kali NetHunter Documentation NetHunter LiteZTENexusSHA256sum38f2bc7b68edfb85f30699647fdcd838b6ee4c260be3bfb7d1c42432b852b658 Nexus 6P (Oreo)SHA256sum77792ed60465c2761883748e65f1b49d2f27398b06ee9f7e32abedd5c53abf5b Nexus 5X (Oreo)SHA256sum34e6e310ef2d3e2c328a5c3b083a4dd8d505fa0289962fc1cd8e2c48e219be1d Nexus 9 (Nougat)SHA256sumc6c3b27c3bd7f11001780704a3224282bf8ff551564ff2cd70936663f2c17581 Nexus 5 (Nougat)SHA256sum3660cbbf3560c231cc19e6b2f9ea7912391923e64754c370783bd2f5cc02ecf1 Nexus 6 (Nougat)XiaomiNokiaSHA256sum421cc2806eed9f1421c198969d98252498d7d4046a6ba7c6599892bb3c6786f4 Nokia 3.1 (Pie)GeminiSamsungLGSonyOnePlusTicWatchCloudKali Cloud images can quickly be deployed in multiple different cloud provider’s infrastructures. This allows easy access to a Kali install in a modern environment with strong hardware resources. These are often used for short term Kali installs that are quick to deploy and quick to tear down. Kali-Cloud Documentation ContainersUsing Container technology such as Docker and LXC/LXD, our Kali containers allow you access to the Kali toolset on your host operating system without the overhead of running an additional full operating system. This does come with limitations, as you won’t have direct hardware access and dealing with inbound connections to tools running in the Kali container can be complicated. Kali-Containers Documentation Live BootA Kali Linux Live image on a CD/DVD/USB/PXE can allow you to have access to a full bare metal Kali install without needing to alter an already-installed operating system. This allows for quick easy access to the Kali toolset with all the advantages of a bare metal install. There are some drawbacks, as disk operations may slow due to the utilized storage media. For most users, we recommend the latest “point release” image below, except in cases when a user requires a specific bug patch, in which case the weekly build may be best. Kali-USB Documentation WSLWindows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a software package on modern Windows installs that allow you to run Linux alongside your Windows system in an optimized container. The Kali WSL package allows easy access to the Kali toolset. This comes with the same drawbacks of a standard VM, but allows for less overhead and tighter integration with your Windows systems. WSL DocumentationMicrosoft Store Build ScriptsExperienced penetration testers and security professionals use and trust Kali Linux because we provide full transparency into the build scripts. Feel free to read, investigate, and change build scripts for any images below. Build Scripts Repository |