About Rufus
Rufus is the fast, featherweight utility for turning a USB stick into a bootable drive. Point it at a Windows or Linux ISO and it does the rest in minutes, reliably and without fuss.
It is portable, needs no installation, and includes advanced options like Windows To Go and partition-scheme selection for the tricky cases.
Key features
- ✓Create bootable USB drives fast
- ✓Works with Windows and Linux ISOs
- ✓Portable, no installation needed
- ✓Windows To Go support
- ✓MBR/GPT and partition options
- ✓Free and open source
Requirements
Windows 10 / 11, 64-bit
Rufus — frequently asked questions
Is Rufus free to download?+
Yes. Rufus is free and open source, so you can use it at no cost.
Is Rufus safe to download?+
Yes. HivApps links to the latest Rufus build and keeps listings clean, with no bundled extras. As always, keep your antivirus on and only install software you trust.
What is the latest version of Rufus?+
The latest version listed here is Rufus 4.5, updated Aug 20, 2026.
What do I need to run Rufus?+
Windows 10 / 11, 64-bit
How do I install Rufus on Windows?+
Click the Download button on this page, run the installer once it finishes downloading, and follow the on-screen setup steps.
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