Ventoy
Ventoy is an open-source utility designed to create multiboot USB drives. Unlike traditional bootable media creators, it does not require reformatting the flash drive for every new operating system image. Once Ventoy is installed onto a USB drive, you simply copy ISO, WIM, IMG, VHD(x), or EFI files directly to the partition to boot them via a selection menu.
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- Version
- 1.1.18
- Release date
- Oct. 9, 2026
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Installer type
- zip
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id Ventoy.Ventoy -eSHA256 (file verification)
082c478e8c432e1ac653899fcf50e3a4077a2851bc6112b5ddd30545962164a9We couldn't find a macOS version of Ventoy in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
We couldn't find a Linux version of Ventoy in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
We couldn't find a Android version of Ventoy in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
Ventoy 1.1.18: what's new?
- Added experimental support for SteamOS recovery images and custom Syslinux-based ISOs.
- Fixed boot issues for Fedora 45 beta and Grml 2026.09, alongside Windows/WinPE Secure Boot version check failures.
- Resolved intermittent persistence failures on Ubuntu desktop and improved ISO partition remounting across Linux distros and CloneZilla.
Summarized from the publisher's release notes.
Highlights
- Direct booting of multiple ISO, WIM, IMG, and VHD(x) files without extraction
- Support for both Legacy BIOS and UEFI boot modes
- Allows regular file storage on the USB drive alongside boot images
- Automatic installation script support for unattended OS deployments
Who is it for?
System administrators, IT technicians, and power users who frequently install operating systems or need a portable collection of rescue and setup disks.
Good to know before installing
- Initial installation completely erases all existing data on the chosen USB drive.
- Some uncommon or heavily modified ISO images may require memdisk mode or configuration tweaks to boot properly.
- Antivirus software on Windows occasionally triggers false positives against Ventoy boot binaries.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button to get the Windows archive, or run 'winget install --id Ventoy.Ventoy -e' in a terminal.
- Extract the archive and launch Ventoy2Disk.exe.
- Select your target USB flash drive from the device list and click Install.
- Copy your desired ISO or system image files directly onto the USB drive.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to format the USB drive each time I add an ISO?
No, after the initial installation, you only need to copy or paste image files directly onto the drive.
Can I use the USB drive for normal file storage?
Yes, you can store regular files and folders alongside your bootable disk images without affecting functionality.
Does Ventoy support Secure Boot?
Yes, Ventoy includes an option to enable Secure Boot support during installation or update.