Since 2006, Pendrive Linux has been dedicated to making USB booting easy and accessible. With our step-by-step tutorials, Linux bootable USB software, and Windows media creation tools, you can walk up to nearly any PC, boot from a flash drive, complete your tasks, and leave without a trace—keeping your data secure and portable. Our mission is to make USB booting straightforward and convenient for everyone.
Over the years, our Universal USB Installer and YUMI bootable USB creation tools have reached millions of downloads, supported by a community of tens of thousands of active users. Your feedback has been essential in shaping and enhancing these tools, making them reliable and keeping them up to date and simple to use. In addition, we share in supporting other similar projects and have a comprehensive category that highlights what we feel are some of the best bootable USB Software and other popular Windows media creation tools that can be used for portable computing.
Our Journey
Pendrive Linux began as a personal project to explore USB booting and share practical insights with others. What started as a small experiment has grown into a global platform, empowering users worldwide. Today, our resources enable users to boot and run Live ISO files, Windows installers, PE environments, antivirus tools, cloning software, and a variety of diagnostic tools—all from a USB drive.
This site was originally established as a simple means to experiment and share useful information about booting from USB. This was done in hopes that by sharing whilst learning, I might help others who may also be looking to find ways to easily boot and then run their Live ISO files, Windows installers, PE, antivirus scanners, cloning software, and various other useful diagnostic tools - all from a UFD. ~ Lance
Our founder, Lance, brings over two decades of experience in Information Technology, Linux computing, and software development. His background ensures that our tools are effective, easy to use, and accessible to users of all experience levels.
Our Mission
Our mission is to remain at the forefront of bootable USB technology, making our tools as effective, user-friendly, and adaptable as possible. Just as the software they build upon is open-source, we strive to keep our tools accessible and continually updated. We’re dedicated to equipping users with the knowledge and tools to boot from USB drives quickly, securely, and easily.
Suggestions and Feedback Encouraged
We value your suggestions and feedback, which help us continually improve. Please feel free to reach out through our contact page with questions, ideas, or stories of how we have helped support your work. Your insights help us enhance our resources to better serve you.
Why Tux the Linux Penguin?
Tux, the iconic Linux penguin, represents the spirit of open-source and portability. At Pendrive Linux, Tux is depicted carrying a USB flash drive, symbolizing the freedom and convenience of running Linux from USB. A special thanks to Marcio dos Santos (Aicrom), the artist who created our beloved mascot.
Eighteen years later, Tux is still going strong, and so is our commitment to helping users create bootable USB flash drives, thumb drives, jump drives, and microSD cards with ease. Enjoy the power and portability of live booting from USB!