Etcher, also known as balenaEtcher, is a free and open-source tool used to create bootable USB drives or SD cards from disk image files such as ISO or IMG. Developed by balena, Etcher is popular for its simple and user-friendly interface, making it easy for users to flash operating system images onto drives with just a few clicks. It is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and helps prevent common mistakes by automatically detecting connected drives and verifying written images to ensure a successful boot. Etcher is widely used for tasks like installing Linux distributions, creating recovery drives, or setting up Raspberry Pi devices. Its speed, reliability, and clean design make it a go-to choice for beginners and advanced users alike.
