Raspberry Pi Imager is an official utility designed to simplify the process of creating bootable storage media for Raspberry Pi devices. It provides a user-friendly graphical interface that allows users to select an operating system, download it if necessary, and write it directly to an SD card or USB drive. The tool supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it accessible to a broad range of users from beginners to advanced developers. It also includes customization options such as preconfiguring Wi-Fi credentials, hostnames, and SSH access before first boot. Advanced users can point the application to custom image repositories, enabling automated provisioning workflows and specialized deployments. Overall, Raspberry Pi Imager streamlines device setup and reduces friction when preparing new Raspberry Pi systems for development, education, or production use.
Features
- Simple graphical OS selection and flashing
- Cross-platform support for major desktop systems
- Pre-boot device configuration options
- Support for custom image repositories
- Automated download and verification
- Anonymous telemetry with opt-out controls