Capable of creating exact bit-level copies of USB Flash Drive (UFDs), ImageUSB
is an extremely effective tool for the mass duplication of UFDs. ImageUSB also
supports writing of an ISO file byte by byte directly to an USB drive (*).
ImageUSB can also be used to install OSFClone to a USB Drive for use with
PassMark OSForensics™.
Unlike other USB duplication tools, ImageUSB can preserve all unused and slack
space during the cloning process, including the Master Boot Record (MBR).
ImageUSB can perform flawless mass duplications of all UFD images, including
bootable UFDs.
imageUSB includes functionality to Zero a USB Flash Drive. This will replace the
contents of the entire drive with 0s. Or alternatively to just Zero the MBR
and/or GPT entries that exists on the drive. In addition, imageUSB has the
ability to reformat even hard to format drives and reclaim any disk space that
may be lost previously.
(*) CD ISO images use a different file systems compared to USB drives. So the
direct imaging of ISO9660, Joliet or UDF file system, from a CD, to a USB drive,
might not allow the USB drive to function in all operating systems. A reformat
can recover the drive however. As of V1.5, imageUSB now supports extraction of
ISO contents onto USB Drive.
Publisher’s description
What is ImageUSB?
ImageUSB is a free disk & usb tool program for Windows from PassMark Software.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 2.4 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,799 times. Similar programs include Rufus, Ventoy and unetbootin.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (2.4 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: ImageUSB is a free disk & usb tool tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is ImageUSB safe to download?
- The file is served by osforensics.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
290DDF3070F7D99C492533B2DABA74CBF53AD8C4BC49EE0FC0DBEF392F19A748· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.1007Latest | April 8, 2025 | 2.4 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PassMark.ImageUSB -echoco install imageusb -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PassMark Software
- Category
- Disk & USB tools
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.5.1007
- Released
- April 8, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 12, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,799
- Website
- osforensics.com
- winget ID
- PassMark.ImageUSB
- Chocolatey package
- imageusb
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ImageUSB free?
Yes. ImageUSB is free to use.
Is ImageUSB safe to download?
The download comes from osforensics.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ImageUSB with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does ImageUSB run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use ImageUSB without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ImageUSB?
Rufus, Ventoy, unetbootin, smartmontools and gdu. The alternatives page compares them.
