Ventoy
SHA-256Ventoy is a free, open-source tool to create multi-boot USB drives. Just drop ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD(x)/EFI files onto the drive, and Ventoy handles the rest. Supports BIOS, UEFI, Secure Boot, and a wide range of operating systems. Unlike Rufus or Unetbootin, you never need to reformat the drive to add new images.
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v1.1.12 · 19.4 MB
Copy ISO files to USB and boot; no reformatting needed.
Core Features
- No need to reformat the USB drive – just copy image files and boot
- Supports Legacy BIOS, IA32/x86_64 UEFI, ARM64 UEFI, MIPS64EL UEFI
- Works with both MBR and GPT partition tables, handles ISOs over 4GB
- Secure Boot, Linux persistence, and auto-installation scripts supported
- Plugin system for theme customization, password protection, file injection
What It Can't Do
- •The initial installation will format the USB drive – back up important data first.,On some older motherboards or with certain Secure Boot settings, you may need to disable Secure Boot or use Ventoy's Secure Boot enrollment.,A few ISO files may require enabling Ventoy's 'compatibility mode' (press F1/F2 at the boot menu) to boot correctly.,For ISOs larger than 4GB, use exFAT or NTFS file system on the USB drive.
Use Cases
- Create a multi-boot USB containing multiple Windows/Linux installation ISOs
- Carry a rescue toolkit with PE, antivirus, and partition tools on one drive
- Test various Linux distros quickly by just copying new ISOs to the drive
Detailed Introduction
Ventoy is a 100% open-source utility that turns a USB drive into a multi-boot device. You simply copy ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD(x)/EFI files onto the drive, and Ventoy presents a boot menu for selection. It supports x86 Legacy BIOS, IA32/x86_64 UEFI, ARM64 UEFI, and MIPS64EL UEFI, along with both MBR and GPT partition styles. Over 1300+ ISO files from Windows, Linux, Unix, ChromeOS, and other systems have been tested. It also supports Secure Boot, Linux persistence, Windows/Linux auto installation, and a plugin framework for customization. Unlike tools like Rufus, Ventoy does not require formatting the drive each time you change the boot image—just add or remove files freely.
Troubleshooting & FAQ (1)
How-toHow to install Ventoy without destroying existing data on USB?
Ventoy officially supports non-destructive installation using the -n option. On Linux, run: Ventoy2Disk.sh -n /dev/sdX. On Windows, check 'Non-destructive installation' in the GUI. Limitations apply: existing partitions must not overlap the area required for Ventoy. See https://www.ventoy.net/en/doc_non_destructive.html for details. Tested on Ventoy 1.1.12+
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Getting Started
Download installer
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Install the software
Install the appropriate package for your distro (dpkg / rpm / AppImage)
Step 1: Download Ventoy from the official website or GitHub. Extract and run Ventoy2Disk.exe (Windows) or the Linux script.
Step 2: Insert a USB drive, select it in the Ventoy installer, and click 'Install' (this will format the drive – back up data first).
Step 3: After installation, simply copy your ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD(x)/EFI files onto the USB drive (any folder).
- Step 1: Download Ventoy from the official website or GitHub. Extract and run Ventoy2Disk.exe (Windows) or the Linux script.
- Step 2: Insert a USB drive, select it in the Ventoy installer, and click 'Install' (this will format the drive – back up data first).
- Step 3: After installation, simply copy your ISO/WIM/IMG/VHD(x)/EFI files onto the USB drive (any folder).
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To remove Ventoy, run the Ventoy2Disk installer again and choose 'Update' or 'Uninstall', or simply format the USB drive to return it to normal use.
No Extra Dependencies
Ready to use after download. No additional runtime required.
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