Rufus

Last updated: September 15, 2026

Version 4.15 Size 1.9 MB License Open Source OS Windows

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Rufus — Rufus creates bootable USB drives from ISO images, fast. The standard tool for Windows and Linux install media.

Rufus is the fastest, most reliable way to turn an ISO into a bootable USB stick, whether it is a Windows installer, a Linux distro or a firmware flashing tool. One tiny portable exe, no installation.

Key features:

• Creates bootable USB from Windows and Linux ISOs
• Downloads official Windows ISOs for you
• Bypass options for Windows 11 requirements (TPM/Secure Boot)
• Supports UEFI, GPT, MBR, persistent Linux partitions
• Much faster than comparable tools
• Tiny portable executable, open source