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Rufus

Formats and creates bootable USB flash drives.

Made by Akeo Consulting

  • exfat

  • usb-boot

  • iso

  • bios

  • usb-formatting

  • efi

  • dos

  • bootable-iso

  • fat32

  • refs

  • NTFS

  • fat

  • detect-image-format

  • freedos

  • flash

What is Rufus?

Rufus is a free and open-source utility that enables users to format and create bootable USB flash drives, including USB keys, pendrives, and memory sticks. Its straightforward interface and comprehensive set of features make it a versatile tool for a variety of use cases

Highlights

  • Formats and creates bootable USB flash drives
  • Supports a wide range of USB drive types, including USB keys, pendrives, and memory sticks
  • Can be useful for scenarios where a bootable USB is required, such as installing operating systems, running live environments, or troubleshooting systems
  • Provides users with all the necessary tools and options to efficiently prepare bootable USB drives

Platforms

  • PortableApps.com
  • Web
  • Windows

Languages

  • English

Features

    • Create BIOS bootable drive

    • Install DOS to USB

    • Portable

    • Optimal performance

    • UEFI Support

    • Support for UDF extension

    • USB to UDF

    • Create bootable Image

    • Create UEFI bootable drive

    • USB to NTFS

    • Lightweight

    • Windows To Go

    • Bad Blocks checking

    • Burn iso

    • Write ISO to SD card

    • GNU/linux-libre

    • USB to FAT

    • Create bootable USB