macUSB 2.6 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesmacUSB is an open source Mac utility that creates bootable USB installers without asking you to touch Terminal. You point it at a macOS or older OS X installer, choose a USB drive or SD card, and the app handles detection, formatting and writing in a guided flow.
Key Features
- Create bootable USB installers for a wide range of macOS and OS X releases
- Accepts installer sources in common formats including app, dmg, iso and cdr files
- Version 2.6 adds support for creating install media on SD cards as well
- Checks media size against the source so you know the drive is large enough
- Safety focused drive selection that lists removable media to protect your main disks
How to Download
- Open the project page and read the release notes for the current version first.
- Download from the official site and save the Mac release file from the project.
- Install macUSB, connect a spare USB drive and follow the guided steps to build your installer.
System Requirements
The host Mac needs macOS 14.6 Sonoma or newer, and macUSB runs on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs. You also need a USB drive or SD card with enough free capacity for your chosen installer.
FAQs
Will creating an installer erase my USB drive?
Yes. Building bootable media formats the chosen drive, so back up anything stored on it first and double check your selection before starting.
Can macUSB help with older Macs?
Yes. Support for older OS X releases is a core purpose of the app.
Do I need to use Terminal commands?
No. The whole point of macUSB is a guided window based process, so installer creation avoids the long Terminal commands Apple documents for this job.
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