7-Zip
Igor Pavlov · Utilities
Open-source file archiver that opens ZIP, RAR, 7z and more.
Open sourceWindows · Linux
Ventoy
by Ventoy project · Utilities
Open sourceWindowsLinux
Makes a USB drive that boots many ISO files from one stick.
Opens ventoy.net, Ventoy project's own site. No mirror, no bundle.
Overview
What is Ventoy?
Ventoy prepares a USB drive once; then you copy ISO files onto it and pick one from a boot menu. No re-flashing for each operating system.
Key features
- Boot many ISOs from one USB
- Just copy ISO files over
- UEFI and legacy BIOS
- Persistence plugins
Best for
- IT technicians
- Trying several Linux distros
- Keeping rescue tools on one drive
Install
How to install Ventoy
- 1Open the official Ventoy download page on ventoy.net.
- 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
- 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
- 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.
Install from the command line
Windows · winget
winget install --id Ventoy.Ventoy -e --source winget
Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.
Safety
Download Ventoy safely
Check the domain
The real download lives on ventoy.net. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.
Skip mirrors
Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.
Verify if you can
If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.
Watch the installer
Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.
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FAQ
Ventoy questions
Where can I download Ventoy safely?
Download Ventoy only from Ventoy project's official site at ventoy.net. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.
Is Ventoy free?
Yes. Ventoy is open-source software and free to use.
Does Ventoy work on Windows and Linux?
Ventoy is available for Windows, Linux. Check Ventoy project's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.
Can I install Ventoy from the command line?
Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Ventoy.Ventoy -e). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.
What are good alternatives to Ventoy?
See the alternatives section on this page and the full utilities list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.