Software / Boot & USB Tools

Rufus

Created by Pete Batard

Format USB drives and create bootable installation or live media from ISO images with a compact free Windows utility.

FreeWindows 8 or later for current releasesx64, x86, ARM, ARM64Open source
Screenshots
Rufus bootable USB creation interface
Rufus device, boot selection, and formatting controls.Wikimedia Commons media and license details
Rufus Windows installation options
Rufus Windows installation customization options.Wikimedia Commons media and license details
Demo
About

About Rufus

Rufus is a free, open-source Windows utility created by Pete Batard for formatting USB drives and creating bootable media. It can write operating-system images, prepare installation drives, and support firmware or low-level system work where a bootable device is required.

The application is small, portable, and offers controls for partition schemes, target firmware, file systems, image modes, and bad-block checks. Official builds cover common Windows processor architectures and are published alongside the full source.

Rufus's GPL license allows redistribution when its terms are followed. Because writing a boot drive can erase the selected device, NeonRoof also presents clear use and backup expectations and leaves the exact binary disabled until package review is complete.

Independent catalog listing. NeonRoof is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pete Batard or the project's maintainers. The official project, creator, copyright holder, and license remain clearly credited. This catalog page may be published before a downloadable package is approved; no NeonRoof download is enabled until an administrator verifies the exact package, SHA-256 hash, malware scan, distribution rights, and applicable notices.

Rights review recorded September 8, 2026. Copyright: Pete Batard and Rufus contributors. Redistribution: Preserve GPLv3-or-later terms, copyright notices, and corresponding source availability for the distributed binary. Attribution: Credit Rufus and Pete Batard and retain the included notices. Source obligations: Provide corresponding source for the exact GPL-covered binary distributed. Branding: Neutral NeonRoof cover art is used; no official Rufus logo or endorsement is claimed.

Features

What it does

  • Create bootable USB installation media
  • Write ISO and disk images
  • Choose partition scheme and firmware target
  • Format USB storage
  • Portable single-file editions
  • Bad-block checks and advanced format options
Current release

Version 4.15

Rufus 4.15 is the current stable release in the official download directory and GitHub release history.

Released
June 30, 2026
Package
EXE
Signature
Not checked
Security scan
Pending
Customer reviews

Be the first to review

Community

Questions and comments

Sign in to join the discussion.