Balena Etcher

Balena Etcher is an open-source utility for writing image files such as .iso and .img to storage devices like USB drives and SD cards. It offers a sleek interface and a streamlined workflow, making it an excellent choice for flashing OS images.

Key features include:

  • Cross-platform support: available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Safe writing with validation after flashing
  • Beautiful and intuitive user interface
  • No more writing images with dd or confusing command-line tools

Etcher is developed by Balena and is distributed under the Apache License 2.0. No installation is required for portable versions. It’s ideal for flashing Raspberry Pi, Linux distributions, and live OS images.

Download Options

Platform Type Download
2.1.4 Windows x64 Standart Download
2.1.4 macOS (ARM64) DMG Download
2.1.4 Linux x64 ZIP Download

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