TeX Live 2026 is now available for download, providing the latest version of the comprehensive LaTeX document preparation system. Users can install it via network installation (recommended), download a single ISO file for burning DVDs, acquire it on physical DVDs, download multiple tarballs for development work, or mirror the repository for network updates. The last major update to packages and programs occurred around March 1, 2026, though continuous package updates are available through the tlmgr tool.

While not necessary, users needing updates since the initial release should report issues to package authors. Past releases remain accessible in the historic archive, allowing users to maintain older versions if needed. Multiple TeX Live versions can coexist in different directories, managed via PATH settings.

For Windows or Mac users lacking GnuPG, post-installation steps enable secure package verification. Distro packages offer alternative TeX distributions, managed separately.