Simplify Bootable USB Creation with Ventoy: The Open Source Tool You Need
Ventoy is an open-source tool that simplifies the process of creating bootable USB drives for ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD(x)/EFI files. With Ventoy, there is no need to repeatedly format the disk. Instead, you can directly copy the files to the USB drive and boot from it. This convenient tool supports multiple files at a time and provides a boot menu for easy selection.
In addition to creating bootable USB drives, Ventoy also supports browsing and booting ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD(x)/EFI files from local disks. This flexibility allows you to easily access and utilize various files without the need for additional software or complicated setups. Ventoy is also compatible with different systems, including x86 Legacy BIOS, IA32 UEFI, x86_64 UEFI, ARM64 UEFI, and MIPS64EL UEFI.
Moreover, Ventoy supports a wide range of operating systems, making it a versatile tool for different platforms. Whether you are working with Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Unix, VMware, or Xen, Ventoy provides a seamless and efficient solution for creating bootable USB drives.
In summary, Ventoy is a powerful and user-friendly tool that simplifies the process of creating bootable USB drives. Its ability to support various file formats, provide a boot menu, and work with multiple operating systems makes it an excellent choice for anyone in need of a reliable and versatile tool for their bootable USB needs.
Features
- 100% open source
- Simple and easy to use
- Fast, with speed only limited by file copying speed
- Can be installed in USB/Local Disk/SSD/NVMe/SD Card
- Directly boot from ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD(x)/EFI files, no extraction needed
- Support to browse and boot ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD(x)/EFI files in local disk
- No need to be continuous in disk for ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD(x)/EFI files
- Both MBR and GPT partition styles are supported
- x86 Legacy BIOS, IA32 UEFI, x86_64 UEFI, ARM64 UEFI, MIPS64EL UEFI supported
- IA32/x86_64 UEFI Secure Boot supported
- Linux Persistence supported
- Windows auto installation supported
- Linux auto installation supported
- Variables Expansion supported for Windows/Linux auto installation script
- FAT32/exFAT/NTFS/UDF/XFS/Ext2(3)(4) supported for main partition
- ISO files larger than 4GB supported
- Menu alias, Menu tip message supported
- Password protect supported
- Native boot menu style for Legacy & UEFI
- Most type of OS supported, 1100+ iso files tested
- Linux vDisk(vhd/vdi/raw...) boot solution
- Not only boot but also complete installation process
- Menu dynamically switchable between ListView and TreeView mode
- "Ventoy Compatible" concept
- Plugin Framework and GUI plugin configurator
- Injection files to runtime enviroment
- Boot configuration file dynamically replacement
- Highly customizable theme and menu style
- USB drive write-protected support
- USB normal use unaffected
- Data nondestructive during version upgrade
- No need to update Ventoy when a new distro is released
License
GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)
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