Deepin Boot Maker

Overview

Deepin Boot Maker is a free utility for creating boot disks from supported ISO images. It is best suited to people preparing Deepin or Ubuntu live install media; its focused image support makes it a poor fit when you need a writer for a wider range of distributions.

Key features

The process has four steps: choose an ISO, select a USB disk, start creating the disk, then finish. Drag-and-drop input gives users another way to add an image. That keeps the workflow direct, but the supported images remain limited to Deepin install ISOs and Ubuntu live install ISOs.

The deepin Community develops the GPL-3.0-only project, and its source code is available on GitHub. Users can report issues and contribute changes. A wiki, forum, Developer Center, and Matrix provide usage help, while Transifex supports the project's internationalization work.

Pricing

Deepin Boot Maker costs nothing. It is open source, and no paid plans or usage limits are stated, making it suitable for both occasional use and repeated boot-disk creation without a subscription.

Platforms

Apps are available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. The download directory provides a Windows executable and macOS ZIP archive. Deepin users can install the Linux version from the repository with sudo apt-get install deepin-boot-maker. The README says the only binary release is currently distributed from a Deepin OS ISO, so Linux users outside Deepin may find installation less direct.

Who it's for

Choose it if you need to make a Deepin installer or an Ubuntu live install disk and want a simple sequence of image selection and USB writing. Look elsewhere if your boot media needs extend beyond those supported ISO types.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Free, GPL-3.0-only software with Windows, macOS, and Linux options, plus multiple routes to community help.
• Pros: Drag-and-drop ISO input and a short, clear disk-creation sequence.
• Cons: Supported images are focused on Deepin and Ubuntu live installers, limiting its use as a general-purpose ISO writer.
• Cons: The README identifies a Deepin OS ISO as the only binary release; repository installation is documented for Deepin users.

Alternatives

balenaEtcher is a free, open-source option for Linux, macOS, and Windows if you want a cross-platform alternative with community contributions welcomed by its maker. Fedora Media Writer is another free option on those three platforms for readers preparing Fedora images. Raspberry Pi Imager suits readers seeking a free desktop imaging utility whose source code Raspberry Pi publishes publicly.

Buddi, SARDU MultiBoot Creator, TFLint, UNetbootin, and USBImager are also listed as alternatives.

Browse the Bootable USB Software list for more options.

Verdict

Deepin Boot Maker is a sensible pick for Deepin users and anyone creating Ubuntu live install media who wants a free, community-developed tool with a concise workflow. Its main drawback is its narrow ISO support; choose a broader alternative if you need to prepare other distributions.