Ventoy: Create Bootable USB Drive for ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD(x)/EFI Files
6 months ago
- #multi-boot
- #bootable-usb
- #open-source
- Ventoy is an open-source tool for creating bootable USB drives from ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD(x)/EFI files without repeated formatting.
- Supports multiple image files simultaneously, providing a boot menu for selection.
- Compatible with various architectures including x86 Legacy BIOS, IA32 UEFI, x86_64 UEFI, ARM64 UEFI, and MIPS64EL UEFI.
- Works with both MBR and GPT partition styles.
- Supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Linux, Unix, ChromeOS, and virtualization platforms.
- Over 1200 ISO files tested, with support for 90%+ distros listed on distrowatch.com.
- Features include persistence support, auto-installation for Windows/Linux, Secure Boot, and customizable boot menus.
- Ventoy is fast, supports large ISO files (>4GB), and maintains USB drive usability for normal storage.
- Includes a plugin framework and GUI configurator for enhanced customization.
- Free to use with options for donations via Alipay, WeChat Pay, PayPal, and Bitcoin.