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Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator

Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator writes an Ubuntu image to a USB stick to make bootable installation media.

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#2 of 17
Score
6.3
Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator's website

What Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator is

Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator writes an Ubuntu image to a USB stick to make bootable installation media. You can use that stick to install or upgrade Ubuntu, try Ubuntu Desktop without changing the PC configuration, start Ubuntu on a borrowed computer, or run repair tools. The app is included in the extended Ubuntu Desktop installation and is available through App Center or with `sudo apt install usb-creator-gtk`. It may find the Ubuntu image and USB device automatically; otherwise, you can locate the image and select a device from the available list. A progress bar tracks writing, and the app displays “Installation Complete” when it finishes. The guide recommends a USB stick of at least 8 GB. Writing the image erases all data on the selected USB device, so save anything you need first. The tool is intended for Ubuntu and Ubuntu-based images and may not work correctly with other Linux distributions or operating systems. It is free to use on Linux.

Good

  • Free to use as part of Ubuntu Desktop.
  • Can detect the image and USB device automatically.
  • Supports Ubuntu installation, upgrades, trials, and repair use.
  • Shows writing progress and completion status.

Watch out

  • Writing the image erases the selected USB device.
  • Requires a USB stick of at least 8 GB.
  • May not work correctly with non-Ubuntu images.
  • Available for Linux, not Windows or macOS.

Who it suits

It suits Linux users who need Ubuntu boot media for installation, trying Ubuntu, using a borrowed machine, or repair work. It is also an option for people who want to install or upgrade Ubuntu from a USB stick.

Verdict

Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator covers the core task of making a bootable Ubuntu USB, with automatic selection and progress feedback. Check the image compatibility and USB data-loss warning before writing.

Plans and prices

From Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator's own pricing page, checked 10 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreePart of the extended Ubuntu Desktop installation · writes Ubuntu and Ubuntu-based images to USB

The facts

Each one read from Ubuntu Startup Disk Creator's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Availability
Startup Disk Creator is part of the extended Ubuntu Desktop installation and can be installed from App Center or with `sudo apt install usb-creator-gtk`.checked 10 Oct 2026
Completion
A progress bar appears during writing, and the application announces “Installation Complete” when it finishes.checked 10 Oct 2026
Data loss
Writing the image destroys data currently stored on the selected USB device.checked 10 Oct 2026
Image compatibility
The tool is intended for Ubuntu images and distributions based on Ubuntu; it might not work correctly with other Linux distributions or operating systems.checked 10 Oct 2026
Image selection
The app may detect the Ubuntu image and USB device automatically; otherwise, users can locate the image and select a device from the available list.checked 9 Oct 2026
Intended users
Ubuntu Desktop is described as suitable for home users, developers, and enterprise users.checked 10 Oct 2026
Progress
The app shows a progress bar while writing and announces “Installation Complete” when finished.checked 9 Oct 2026
Purpose
Startup Disk Creator writes an Ubuntu image to a USB stick to create bootable installation media.checked 10 Oct 2026
Security
Ubuntu’s platform security page says its pre-built boot binaries, except the initrd, are signed with Canonical’s UEFI certificate.checked 10 Oct 2026
Selection
The application can detect the Ubuntu image and USB device, or users can locate an image and choose a device from the available list.checked 10 Oct 2026
Support
Ubuntu’s older Startup Disk Creator tutorial points users who need help to Ubuntu Discourse, Ask Ubuntu, and IRC-based support.checked 10 Oct 2026
USB requirement
The guide requires a USB stick with at least 8 GB of storage.checked 10 Oct 2026
Use cases
A bootable Ubuntu USB can be used to install or upgrade Ubuntu, try Ubuntu Desktop without changing the PC configuration, boot Ubuntu on a borrowed machine, or run repair tools.checked 9 Oct 2026
Uses
A bootable USB can install or upgrade Ubuntu, try Ubuntu without changing PC configuration, boot Ubuntu on a borrowed machine, or help repair a broken configuration.checked 10 Oct 2026

Money

Free use
The Ubuntu project says users can download and use Ubuntu free of charge.checked 10 Oct 2026

The company

Maker
Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu.checked 10 Oct 2026

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