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Raspberry Pi Imager is an operating system image downloader and writer for preparing Raspberry Pi storage media. It includes OS selection, direct image downloads, and image caching.
Users installing or reinstalling an operating system on a Raspberry Pi
The selected storage device is overwritten during imaging. The operating system image must match the intended Raspberry Pi model.
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The application is distributed under Apache-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The selected storage device is overwritten during imaging.
Apache-2.0; The selected storage device is overwritten during imaging.
The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. The selected storage device is overwritten during imaging.
Brings OS selection and direct image downloads into the same workflow.
Select the appropriate device and operating system, confirm the storage target, and write the image before moving the media to the Raspberry Pi.
The selected storage device is overwritten during imaging.
The operating system image must match the intended Raspberry Pi model.
Raspberry Pi Imager fits users installing or reinstalling an operating system on a Raspberry Pi. Select the appropriate device and operating system, confirm the storage target, and write the image before moving the media to the Raspberry Pi.
The selected storage device is overwritten during imaging. The operating system image must match the intended Raspberry Pi model. Check compatibility with the target hardware and operating system before relying on it for everyday use.
The application is distributed under Apache-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The selected storage device is overwritten during imaging.
Yes. Raspberry Pi Imager includes OS selection. Select the appropriate device and operating system, confirm the storage target, and write the image before moving the media to the Raspberry Pi.
The selected storage device is overwritten during imaging.
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