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Win32 Disk Imager vs GNOME Disks: catalog facts
Win32 Disk Imager	GNOME Disks
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, part of the GNOME project.
Windows	Linux
Writes and reads raw images on SD cards and USB drives Can back up a card or stick to an image file	Partitioning, formatting and USB image writing in one window Shows SMART data for drive health
Windows only Reported issues with USB floppy drives and some other devices	Linux only Fewer advanced partitioning options than dedicated partition editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	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 September 23, 2026

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