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macUSB

The easiest way to create legacy macOS bootable drives on modern Macs. Revive old Intel Macs using your Apple Silicon machine — no terminal knowledge required.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

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  • Mac
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  1.  Lightweight

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  1.  Works Offline
  2.  No registration required
  3.  Dark Mode
  4.  Ad-free
  5.  Create bootable USB
  6.  Create bootable Image

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  • mac-installer
  • bootable-usb
  • mac-utility

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  • Developed by

    PL flagKruszoneq
  • Licensing

    Open Source (MIT) and Free product.
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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Polish
    • German
    • Japanese
    • French
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese
    • Chinese
    • Russian

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What is macUSB?

macUSB is a one-click tool that transforms your modern Mac (Apple Silicon) into a service machine capable of reviving older Apple computers.

With Apple's transition to its own silicon (M1, M2, M3...), preparing installation media for older Intel-based computers has become a challenge. Many people encounter Terminal errors, issues with expired certificates in old installers, or simply a lack of compatibility with system tools.

macUSB solves this problem.

The application automates the entire process of creating a bootable USB drive. You don't need to search for commands online, worry about disk formatting, or manually fix validation errors in old installation files. What do you gain?

  • Legacy Support: The ability to create installers for systems over a decade old (e.g., OS X Lion) directly on the latest Mac on Apple Silicon.
  • Time Saving: The app detects the system version in the .dmg file, formats the drive, and copies files automatically.
  • Auto Fixes: For certain older systems (e.g., High Sierra/Mojave), the app automatically applies necessary fixes so the installer works despite expired Apple certificates.

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