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Boot & Installation Utility

Bootabler

Create bootable macOS/OpenCore USB installers in a few clicks — Mavericks through the latest release.

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macOS 11.0+ Universal Binary Free
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Boot media creation, truly simple

Bootabler walks you through turning any USB drive into a clean, bootable macOS or OpenCore installer without wrestling with Terminal commands. It automatically scans your Applications folder for installer apps, detects connected removable drives, and can also export an ISO/DMG image instead of a physical drive.

Built on Apple's own createinstallmedia utility, with a Terminal-assisted workflow when System Integrity Protection is enabled — full transparency, no shortcuts.

Whether you're an IT professional managing a fleet of Macs or preparing a single system recovery drive, Bootabler handles the technical details for system recovery, clean installs, and deploying macOS across multiple devices alike.

10.9+
macOS versions supported
USB + ISO
Two output formats
SIP
Compatible — no disabling needed
16GB+
Minimum USB capacity

Features

Boot media creation, simplified

Bootabler handles every step from installer detection to disk formatting — you just pick the options.

Auto Installer Detection
Automatically scans your Applications folder for installed macOS installers. Add from custom locations or install from .pkg files.
USB & ISO/DMG Creation
Create bootable USB drives for recovery and clean installs, or generate ISO/DMG images for virtualization and archiving.
SIP Compatible
Works seamlessly with System Integrity Protection enabled. A specialized Terminal-assisted workflow handles SIP operations securely.
Mavericks → Sequoia
Full support for creating installation media for any macOS version from Mavericks 10.9 to the latest release.
Built-in Terminal View
An embedded Terminal view shows transparent, step-by-step progress with clear error messages if something goes wrong.
Completion Notifications
Walk away — Bootabler notifies you the moment your bootable media is ready. No need to watch the progress.

Guide

How to use Bootabler

  1. Open Bootabler and let it scan your Applications folder for installed macOS installers, or add one manually from a custom location or .pkg file.
  2. Plug in a USB drive (16GB or larger) and select it from the list of detected removable disks.
  3. Choose whether to create a bootable USB installer or export an ISO/DMG image instead.
  4. Click Create, enter your administrator password when prompted, and let Bootabler handle partitioning, formatting, and copying.
  5. Wait for the completion notification, then safely eject the drive from Bootabler before removing it.

Technical Details

System requirements

macOS
Big Sur 11.0 or later
Architecture
Universal (Intel + Apple Silicon)
USB Drive
16GB+ capacity
Price
Free
Bootabler

Boot media in minutes, not hours.

Simple, powerful, reliable. Create bootable macOS media for any Mac without opening Terminal once.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers.

Does Bootabler support Apple Silicon (M Series) Macs?
Yes, Bootabler works seamlessly across both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs to create bootable macOS USB installers.
Can I use Bootabler to create OpenCore installers?
Yes, Bootabler includes specific features to help prepare USB drives for OpenCore Legacy Patcher installations.
How do I open apps blocked by macOS Gatekeeper?
macOS Gatekeeper may flag apps from unidentified developers. To open them, right-click (or Control-click) the app icon and select "Open" from the context menu, or learn more here.