Download Java — Free OpenJDK for Windows, Mac, Linux

Trusted Java downloads for every platform and every supported version. All builds are free, open-source OpenJDK distributions from Eclipse Temurin, Microsoft, Amazon Corretto, Azul Zulu — plus Oracle JDK when a subscription applies. Clicking a button takes you to the official vendor page for the final download.

✅ Verified vendors only 🆓 Free for commercial use 🔒 No bundled adware 🆕 Java 25 LTS available

Recommended LTS

Java 21 LTS

Virtual threads, records, pattern matching. Supported by every modern framework. The default choice for new projects in 2026.

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Newest LTS

Java 25 LTS

Released September 2025. Adds structured concurrency (stable) and value objects preview.

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Widely deployed

Java 17 LTS

Sealed classes, records finalised. Still the target for many production systems and frameworks.

See Java 17 downloads →

All Java versions

Pick a version to see every OS, architecture and vendor combination. LTS versions (8, 11, 17, 21, 25) get free patches for years; non-LTS versions (18–20, 22–24, 26) are six-month releases with shorter support.

Java 25 LTS

Released Sept 2025 · Structured concurrency, value objects preview

Java 21 LTS

Released Sept 2023 · Virtual threads, pattern matching in switch, sequenced collections

Java 17 LTS

Released Sept 2021 · Sealed classes, records, pattern matching for instanceof

Java 11 LTS

Released Sept 2018 · HttpClient, local-variable syntax for lambda parameters

Java 8 Legacy LTS

Released March 2014 · Still the most deployed Java version worldwide. Lambdas, streams, java.time

Which JDK distribution should I pick?

All the OpenJDK distributions listed here are built from the same source code — they run your Java program identically. The differences are in packaging, patch cadence, and support model.

Vendor	License	Commercial use	Best for
Eclipse Temurin	GPL v2 + Classpath Exception	Free	Default choice — most widely adopted, all platforms, monthly security patches
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK	GPL v2 + Classpath Exception	Free	Azure and Windows environments, integrates with `winget`
Amazon Corretto	GPL v2 + Classpath Exception	Free	AWS workloads, long-term patch support
Azul Zulu	GPL v2 + Classpath Exception (Community)	Free (Community edition)	Broad platform coverage including Alpine Linux (musl)
Oracle JDK	Oracle NFTC / commercial OTNL	Requires subscription for commercial production	Organisations already under Oracle support contracts

Installing via package manager (alternative to downloading)

Most developers should skip the installer download and use their OS package manager — it handles upgrades automatically.

Windows

winget install EclipseAdoptium.Temurin.21.JDK
# or Microsoft build:
winget install Microsoft.OpenJDK.21

macOS (Homebrew)

brew install openjdk@21
# follow the brew hint to symlink it into /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/

Ubuntu / Debian

sudo apt update
sudo apt install openjdk-21-jdk

Fedora / RHEL

sudo dnf install java-21-openjdk-devel

SDKMAN! (works on macOS / Linux)

curl -s "https://get.sdkman.io" | bash
sdk install java 21.0.3-tem

Safety and trust

Every download button on this site links through to the official vendor page — we don't mirror binaries, we don't rehost them, and we never redirect through third-party download portals. The vendors listed (Adoptium, Microsoft, Amazon, Azul, Oracle) publish binaries signed with their own keys and publish SHA-256 checksums on their release pages.

Avoid these download sources:

FileHippo, Softonic, CNET Downloads — wrap installers in adware.
Generic download portals asking to install a "download manager" first.
Any URL that isn't the vendor's own domain (adoptium.net, learn.microsoft.com, aws.amazon.com, azul.com, oracle.com).

After you download: verify the installation

Open a new terminal (Command Prompt / Terminal.app / bash / zsh) and run:

java -version
javac -version

Both should print the version you just installed. If java is not recognised, see the PATH troubleshooting guide. If java works but javac doesn't, you installed a JRE instead of a JDK.

Full walkthroughs per OS:

Frequently asked questions

Is Java really free for commercial use?

Yes — as long as you use an OpenJDK distribution (Temurin, Microsoft, Corretto, Zulu). The GPL v2 with Classpath Exception explicitly permits commercial use. Only Oracle JDK requires a paid Oracle Java SE subscription for production use. Full answer →

JDK or JRE — which do I need?

Install the JDK. It is a superset of the JRE and only a few hundred MB larger. You need the JDK to compile any Java code; the JRE only runs pre-compiled programs. Modern OpenJDK vendors mostly ship only JDK builds anyway. Full answer →

What is the difference between Java 8, 11, 17, 21 and 25?

Each is a Long-Term Support release with different language features and performance improvements. Java 8 (2014) introduced lambdas and streams; Java 11 (2018) added HttpClient and new String methods; Java 17 (2021) added records, sealed classes and pattern matching; Java 21 (2023) added virtual threads and pattern matching in switch; Java 25 (2025) added structured concurrency. Pick the newest LTS your framework supports. Full answer →

Do I need Java installed to play Minecraft?

Usually not — the official Minecraft launcher ships its own bundled JRE since 2021. You only need a system Java install for modded setups, third-party launchers (Prism, MultiMC), or running a Minecraft server. Full answer →

How do I check if Java is already installed?

Open a terminal and run java -version. If it prints a version string, Java is installed and on your PATH. If it says "command not found" or "not recognized", Java is not installed or not on PATH. Full answer →

Where should I download Java from?

Use one of the official vendor pages: adoptium.net, learn.microsoft.com/java/openjdk, aws.amazon.com/corretto, azul.com/downloads, or Oracle's own site for Oracle JDK. All buttons on this page link through to one of these. Full answer →