balenaEtcher Portable has been released. balenaEtcher allows you to flash OS images to SD cards & USB drives, safely and easily. And it's packaged as a portable app so you can use it on the go. It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.
Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.
Features
balenaEtcher allows you to flash OS images to SD cards & USB drives, safely and easily. Validated Flashing - No more writing images on corrupted cards and wondering why your device isn't booting. Hard Drive Friendly - Makes drive selection obvious to avoid wiping your entire hard-drive. Beautiful Interface - Who said flashing SD cards has to be an eyesore. Open Source - Made with JS, HTML, node.js and Electron. Dive in and contribute!
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PortableApps.com Installer / PortableApps.com Format
balenaEtcher Portable is packaged in a PortableApps.com Installer so it will automatically detect an existing PortableApps.com installation when your drive is plugged in. It supports upgrades by installing right over an existing copy, preserving all settings. And it's in PortableApps.com Format, so it automatically works with the PortableApps.com Platform including the Menu and Backup Utility.
Download
balenaEtcher Portable is available for immediate download from the balenaEtcher Portable homepage. Get it today!
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Comments
Rufus is one hundred times
Rufus is one hundred times smaller and much more functional. Why?
Personal Preference
Some folks like a basic simple interface. This one is pretty popular with retro gaming devices for flashing microSDs because it's easy to use. Personally, I use Rufus.