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Rufus for Mac app for creating Windows 11 bootable USB on Mac?
EricHarvey Do you try the Bootcamp assistant app? It is a built-in utility on macOS that allows users to create a Windows 10 or Windows 11 bootable USB drive on a Mac. While its primary function is to help install Windows alongside macOS on the same machine, it also provides a straightforward way to create a Windows bootable USB.
This is particularly useful for Mac users who prefer not to rely on third-party applications like Rufus, which isn't natively available on macOS and you can't use Rufus on Mac directly. Bootcamp handles the process efficiently, integrating well with the macOS environment and ensuring that the USB drive is formatted correctly for Windows installation.
Using Bootcamp as an alternative to Rufus has the added benefit of simplicity and support. Since Bootcamp is developed by Apple, it is optimized for Mac hardware and receives official support and updates