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Impression vs mintstick: catalog facts
Impression	mintstick
Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.	Free Free to use; source published on GitHub by Linux Mint.
Linux	Linux
Minimal interface focused on one task Fits in with the GNOME desktop	Simple graphical interface for writing ISO images to USB Also formats USB sticks
Linux only Fewer options than full-featured image writers	Linux only Few options beyond writing and formatting
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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