MikroTik RouterOS & firmware downloads

v7.25 (stable) · 7.23.8 (long-term)FreeReleased 22 Oct 2026

MikroTik's official page for RouterOS packages, CHR images, SwitchOS, WinBox and Netinstall. By MikroTik

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By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 22 Oct 2026How we check

Quick answer

MikroTik RouterOS & firmware downloads is a free web app from MikroTik. MikroTik's official page for RouterOS packages, CHR images, SwitchOS, WinBox and Netinstall. Download it only from mikrotik.com. The latest version we track is 7.25 (stable) · 7.23.8 (long-term) (22 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.

Latest version:: 7.25 (stable) · 7.23.8 (long-term) (22 Oct 2026)
Publisher:: MikroTik
Official site:: mikrotik.com
Licence:: Free — Proprietary — free download; the RouterOS licence level comes with the device (CHR is licensed separately)
Requirements:: Any computer or phone with a browser (firmware is installed on the device itself)

Our verdict

Every RouterOS upgrade file comes from this one page. Pick the channel (long-term, stable or development) and your router's CPU architecture, and MikroTik shows each package with its SHA-256. The same page carries Cloud Hosted Router images, SwitchOS for CSS/CRS switches, Netinstall, WinBox, The Dude and the mobile apps. At the time of checking, stable was 7.25 and long-term was 7.23.8. Before flashing: back up the current configuration, match the exact model AND hardware version printed on the label, and never load firmware made for a different model or region. Use a wired connection and do not cut power during the upgrade. Take firmware only from the vendor's own portal — not from YouTube links, Telegram groups or mirror sites.

Key features

Long-term, stable and development channels for RouterOS v7, plus RouterOS v6
Packages per architecture: arm64, arm, mipsbe, mmips, ppc, smips, tile and x86
SHA-256 shown for every file, with a downloadable .sha256 file
Changelogs and RSS feeds for each channel

Pros

Pro: Checksums for every package
Pro: Long-term channel for conservative upgrades

Cons

Con: Choosing the wrong architecture package is a common mistake
Con: The page loads its file list with JavaScript

What's new in 7.25 (stable) · 7.23.8 (long-term)

See what changed in 7.25 (stable) · 7.23.8 (long-term) in the official release notes

Version history

Version 7.25 (stable) · 7.23.8 (long-term)Latest
22 Oct 2026
SHA-256
The developer does not publish one
Source
Release notes

Requirements

OS: Any computer or phone with a browser (firmware is installed on the device itself)
Architecture: Per CPU architecture: arm64, arm, mipsbe, mmips, ppc, smips, tile, x86

Licence

Type: Free
Licence: Proprietary — free download; the RouterOS licence level comes with the device (CHR is licensed separately)
Publisher: mikrotik.com

Where these facts come from

Checked 30 Oct 2026

FAQ

Where do I download MikroTik firmware?

From mikrotik.com/download only. Choose RouterOS, the channel and your router's architecture. RouterOS can also update itself from System → Packages → Check for updates when the router has internet access.

How do I know which package my router needs?

Check the architecture shown under System → Resources in WinBox (for example arm, arm64 or mipsbe) and download the package for that architecture and channel.

Should I use stable or long-term?

Long-term gets only important fixes and suits production ISP networks. Stable gets new features sooner. Read the changelog on the same page before upgrading.

I upgraded RouterOS — do I need to upgrade the RouterBOARD firmware too?

On RouterBOARD devices, RouterBOOT firmware is upgraded separately: after the RouterOS upgrade, use System → RouterBOARD → Upgrade and reboot once more.

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