Version: 2.1.6
License:Apache-2.0
Free for non-commercial useFree for commercial use
balenaEtcher
macOSWindowsLinux
About
A cross-platform utility for flashing OS images to SD cards and USB drives
Mac Compatibility
Apple Silicon Native
Intel Compatible
balenaEtcher is a free and open-source tool for flashing operating system images to SD cards and USB drives, with built-in validation to ensure your image was written correctly.
Mac-Specific Features
- Apple Silicon Native: Dedicated arm64 build for M-series Macs
- Drag & Drop: Flash images by dragging them onto the app
- Validation: Automatically verifies the flashed image
Installation Options
Homebrew
brew install --cask balenaetcher
Direct Download
Download from etcher.balena.io
System Requirements
- Runs on macOS on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
Pricing
- Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license
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Package Manager Installation
Homebrew Cask (macOS)
brew install --cask balenaetcherInstall
Copy and run one of these commands locally to install balenaEtcher.
brew install --cask balenaetcher