This program is designed to write a raw disk image to a removable device or backup a removable device to a raw image file. It is very useful for embedded development, namely Arm development projects (Android, Ubuntu on Arm, etc)
Publisher’s description
What is Win32DiskImager?
Win32DiskImager by ImageWriter Developers is open-source Windows software in the disk & usb tools category. It ranks 36th by popularity among disk & usb tools in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 12.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 41,174 times. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .img. Similar programs include Rufus, Ventoy and smartmontools.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (12.6 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Win32DiskImager is an open-source disk & usb tool tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Win32DiskImager safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A51C9FC75C9CAA44DF03502838F229A70D484963F54675C241799093A59D8874· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | March 30, 2021 | 12.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Win32diskimager.win32diskimager -echoco install win32diskimager.install -yscoop install extras/win32-disk-imagerdownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ImageWriter Developers
- Category
- Disk & USB tools
- Licence
- GPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- sourceforge.net
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- March 30, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 41,174
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- Win32diskimager.win32diskimager
- Chocolatey package
- win32diskimager.install
- Scoop package
- extras/win32-disk-imager
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Win32DiskImager free?
Yes. Win32DiskImager is open-source software under the GPLv2 licence.
Is Win32DiskImager safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, 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 Win32DiskImager 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 Win32DiskImager be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Win32DiskImager support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Win32DiskImager run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Win32DiskImager?
Rufus, Ventoy, smartmontools, unetbootin and gdu. The alternatives page compares them.
