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MediaCreationTool.batWindows Media Creation Tool
Free

The open-source script is available without a license fee.

 Free

Free download from Microsoft.

Windows Windows
  • Reaches older Windows releases the current tool no longer offers
  • Downloads come straight from Microsoft's servers
  • Official source for current Windows 11 media
  • Creates a bootable USB installer in one process
  • A batch script with a terse menu, not a supported Microsoft tool
  • Its deployment presets change Windows defaults, which is not always wanted
  • Only produces Microsoft's own Windows images
  • Runs on Windows only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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