Want to run AI models directly on your PC without paying for a subscription? You can do that using Ollama, a free tool that lets you download and run AI models locally on your computer.
Running AI locally means your prompts are processed on your own PC instead of being sent to a cloud AI service. Once you’ve downloaded a model, you can even use it without an internet connection.
How to Run AI Locally Using Ollama
Getting started is simple:
- Download and install Ollama on your PC.
- Check your computer’s RAM and available storage.
- Choose a local AI model that your hardware can handle.
- Download the model using Ollama.
- Start chatting with your AI model directly from your PC.
You don’t need an expensive computer to get started, but the model you can run and its performance will depend on your hardware.
Watch the Step-by-Step Tutorial
I’ve created a complete video tutorial showing how to install Ollama, choose the right AI model for your PC, download it, and run it locally — even without an internet connection.
