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Windows Media Creation ToolWinToUSB
Free

Free download from Microsoft.

 Freemium

Free edition available; the upgrade costs $29.95 for 2 PCs.

Windows Windows
  • Official source for current Windows 11 media
  • Creates a bootable USB installer in one process
  • Builds Windows To Go from ISO, WIM, ESD, VHD(X) or by cloning the running system
  • Delta clone updates an existing portable Windows quickly
  • Only produces Microsoft's own Windows images
  • Runs on Windows only
  • Windows only
  • Some features are limited to the paid edition
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Proprietary License not stated
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 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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