Download Kali Linux for VMware

If you are already familiar with the OS, you may download the most recent version of Kali Linux from here. To start using Kali Linux on your virtual machine, you will need to extract the contents of the image (using 7-zip or a similar tool).

It is highly recommended that you use the images from Offensive Security if you have not previously used Kali Linux. The 64-bit version of Kali Linux is the best choice for our purposes, as it simplifies the process of creating a new virtual machine from the Kali Linux ISO.

Offensive Security releases custom versions of Kali Linux specifically designed for virtualization. In this tutorial, we will be using these custom images to install and configure Kali Linux in VMware Workstation.

To follow along with this tutorial, you will need VMware Workstation Pro 12 (or later). If you do not have a licensed copy of Workstation Pro, you can use the 30-day trial version available here or opt for free alternatives such as VMware Player or Virtualbox.

Once you have downloaded Kali Linux image 2017.2 from Offensive Security and installed VMware Workstation Pro, you are ready to begin installing and configuring your virtual machine. This tutorial will walk you through every step of the process, ensuring that you have a fully functional and secure virtual environment in no time.

Download kali linux for vmware