Rawrite32 is a tool to prepare disks or other removeable media, especially USB memory sticks, from files called file system images.
Publisher’s description
What is Rawrite32?
Rawrite32 is an open-source program for Windows from Martin Husemann.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 1.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1.4 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Rawrite32 is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Rawrite32 safe to download?
- The file is served by netbsd.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D588E23112327026D2FBD22C76EAECB9C907C93DBB5E6F877E20E90BFCAF3AB5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.9.0Latest | June 17, 2021 | 1.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id netbsd.rawrite32 -erw32-setup-1.0.9.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Martin Husemann
- Licence
- BSD
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.9.0
- Released
- June 17, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- June 17, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- netbsd.org
- winget ID
- netbsd.rawrite32
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rawrite32 free?
Yes. Rawrite32 is open-source software under the BSD licence.
Is Rawrite32 safe to download?
The download comes from netbsd.org, 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 Rawrite32 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.
Can Rawrite32 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Rawrite32 support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Rawrite32 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.