Raspberry Pi Imager
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VisitRaspberry Pi Imager vs USBImager
What both publish
| Fact | Raspberry Pi Imager | USBImager |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
| Purpose | Raspberry Pi Imager installs Raspberry Pi OS and other operating systems onto storage media for use with a Raspberry Pi. | USBImager writes compressed disk images to USB drives and creates backups. |
Raspberry Pi Imager plans
- Raspberry Pi ImagerFree
USBImager plans
- FreeFree
Pick Raspberry Pi Imager if…
Imager suits people preparing bootable storage for Raspberry Pi devices, including headless setups that need credentials or remote access configured in advance. It also supports PC and Mac images through Raspberry Pi Desktop.
Pick USBImager if…
USBImager suits people who need to write disk images or make backups without relying on command-line tools. It also supports users working with compressed images, archives or microcontrollers over a serial line.