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UNetbootin

Ch 037.1of 39 Bootable USB Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Windows appYes
  4. 4macOS appYes
  5. 5Linux appYes
  6. 6Persistent storageYes
  7. 7Image downloadsboth
  8. 8Partition schemesmbr only
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Overview

UNetbootin is ranked #3 of 39 in bootable USB software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

UNetbootin plans and pricing

All plans
UNetbootin Free No paid plans listed; donations accepted unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026

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Windows app
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Linux app
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Persistent storage
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Image downloads
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Partition schemes
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Facts

Purpose
UNetbootin creates bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions without burning a CD.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Image sources
It can download a supported distribution or use a Linux ISO file already on the computer.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Install targets
The usage instructions list a USB drive or hard disk as the target.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Distribution support
Built-in download support includes Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux, Linux Mint, FreeBSD, and other listed distributions.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Other images
The site says most Linux ISO files should work, but some require extra boot options or modifications and some cannot boot from USB as-is.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Operating system limit
The site says not to expect non-Linux operating system ISOs to work because they use a different boot mechanism.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
System utilities
The product can also load listed system utilities such as Parted Magic, SystemRescueCD, and rescue disks.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Linux downloads
The Linux downloads page lists an Ubuntu PPA, 32-bit and 64-bit binaries, packages for several distributions, and source code.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Command line
The FAQ links to command-line options, including a targetdrive option when a target drive is not detected.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Security statement
The FAQ states that antivirus warnings about Trojan.generic can be false positives related to the auto-uninstall feature and recommends downloading from the official site.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Source and license
The project source code is available on GitHub and the site identifies the software license as GNU GPL Version 2 or above.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The FAQ directs users to GitHub Issues for bug reports and GitHub Pull Requests for patches.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026
Maker
The site credits Geza Kovacs as the person who created and wrote UNetbootin.unetbootin.github.io · 30 Sept 2026

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