usbimager ☆
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Description:
Very minimal GUI app that can write/read to disk images and USB drives
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.0.10@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: usb imaging disk bootable utility
Install: brew install --cask usbimager
About:
USBImager is a lightweight, cross-platform GUI application designed for writing disk images to USB drives and performing read-back verification. It stands out for its minimal footprint and lack of dependencies, making it a portable and efficient alternative to more complex tools. The application provides a straightforward interface that simplifies the process of creating bootable media or backing up USB storage.
Key Features:
  • Minimalist design with no external dependencies
  • Supports multiple image formats including IMG, ISO, and BIN
  • Read-back verification to ensure data integrity
  • Cross-platform availability (Linux, macOS, Windows)
Use Cases:
  • Creating bootable USB drives for operating system installation
  • Making exact backups of USB sticks or SD cards
  • Restoring disk images to removable storage devices
Alternatives:
  • balenaEtcher – Etcher offers a more polished UI with built-in image validation but is significantly larger and requires Electron dependencies.
  • dd – The classic Unix command-line tool provides powerful low-level disk operations but lacks a GUI and safety features like drive selection dialogs.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm 1.0.10 0 VERSION_BUMP 60f8b3e7
Oct 3, 2023 1:37am 1.0.10 0 VERSION_BUMP 8b02a6a1
Apr 19, 2023 7:43pm 1.0.9 0 VERSION_BUMP df67a381
Feb 14, 2023 11:46am 1.0.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 03f93010
Jan 25, 2023 12:32am 1.0.9 0 VERSION_BUMP d683c94c
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