How to Create a Bootable USB Drive from ISO on Mac OS

Are you looking for alternatives to Rufus to create a bootable USB drive on your Mac? Look no further! In this article, we'll explore the best ways to create a bootable USB drive using macOS.

Firstly, you need to format your USB drive to use as a boot disk by using Disk Utility in macOS. To do this, go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility and choose Erase and then select OS X Extended (Journaled) to format it (if you're going to create a macOS boot disk).

Another option is to use Deepin Boot Maker or ROSA Image Writer, but these alternatives aren't updated frequently for macOS and are mainly designed for creating bootable Linux distros.

However, if you're looking for a Rufus alternative that works on all versions of macOS including Mojave and Catalina, DiskMaker X is the way to go. Unfortunately, due to changes in macOS Big Sur, DiskMaker X does not work on Big Sur and the developer has no plans to upgrade it in the future.

For those who want an alternative to Rufus that works on all platforms, including Mac, UNetbootin is a great option. It's designed mainly to create Linux-based bootable USB drives from any machine but works perfectly on macOS. UNetbootin works on Mac, Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.

If you're looking for a tool that's extremely fast at flashing images and also includes Image Validation, which verifies the system image and removable drive before flashing, Etcher is a great option. It works on all platforms including Mac and is very easy to use. With Etcher, simply select an ISO image, USB stick and click on Flash.

In conclusion, there are several alternatives to Rufus that work on Mac OS, including DiskMaker X, UNetbootin, and Etcher. Each of these tools has its own unique features and benefits, so be sure to choose the one that best fits your needs.

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