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Rufus
Free, open-source tool to create bootable USB drives from Windows and Linux ISO images – fast, portable and supports UEFI and BIOS.
PRICEFree
RUNS ONWindows
About Rufus
Rufus is a small, free, open-source utility that creates bootable USB flash drives. It is widely used to make USB installers for Windows and Linux, and to run tools from USB on computers without an operating system.
Main features:
- Create bootable USB drives from ISO and other disk images
- Supports Windows, Linux, UEFI and BIOS (MBR/GPT) boot modes
- Can download official Windows ISO images directly
- Options to customise Windows setup, such as skipping some hardware checks or creating a local account
- Check USB devices for bad blocks
- Very fast – often quicker than other USB creation tools
- Portable: runs without installation
Rufus is completely free and open source, and runs on Windows.
Key features
Bootable USBCreate drives from ISO and disk images
UEFI & BIOSSupports GPT and MBR partition schemes
Windows ISO downloadGet official images directly
Setup optionsCustomise Windows installation
Bad-block checkTest USB drives for errors
PortableNo installation needed
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Good and keep in mind
Good
- Very fast and reliable
- Tiny and portable
- Supports both UEFI and legacy BIOS
Keep in mind
- Windows only
- Creating a bootable drive erases everything on the USB stick
Frequently asked questions
Is Rufus free?
Yes. Rufus is completely free and open source.
What is Rufus used for?
Rufus creates bootable USB drives, for example a USB installer for Windows or Linux, from an ISO image.
Will Rufus erase my USB drive?
Yes. Creating a bootable drive formats the USB stick, so copy any important files from it first.
What operating systems does Rufus support?
Rufus runs on Windows. It can create USB drives for installing Windows, Linux and other systems.
Where can I download Rufus safely?
Download it from the official Rufus website using the link on this page.