dd-utility ☆
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Description:
Write and backup operating system IMG and ISO files
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.11@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: disk-imaging usb bootable-media system-utility backup
Install: brew install --cask dd-utility
About:
dd-utility provides a graphical user interface for the macOS diskutil and dd command-line tools, enabling reliable writing of disk images to USB drives and SD cards. It includes features for verifying writes and creating backups of existing media, ensuring data integrity. The tool simplifies the process of creating bootable installation media for operating systems like Linux or older macOS versions.
Key Features:
  • GUI wrapper for macOS diskutil and dd
  • Write verification to ensure data integrity
  • Backup functionality for existing USB/SD media
  • Support for creating bootable drives
Use Cases:
  • Creating bootable Linux installation USBs
  • Writing OS images to SD cards for embedded devices
  • Creating backups of bootable USB drives
Alternatives:
  • balenaEtcher – Cross-platform, open-source alternative with similar imaging capabilities
  • Apple Disk Utility – Native macOS tool with restore functionality but less user-friendly for ISO imaging
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 24, 2025 10:26pm 1.11 0 VERSION_BUMP c7cbef34
Jul 10, 2024 12:01pm 1.11 0 VERSION_BUMP 2a2d8398
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