What is DiskMaker X?
Designed for macOS users, DiskMaker X simplifies the creation of bootable installation drives. It automatically locates the macOS installer on your system using Spotlight and guides you through building a bootable disk in just a few clicks. This utility is ideal for reinstalling the operating system on a freshly formatted drive or installing macOS on multiple Macs without repeated downloads. Note that DiskMaker X is not compatible with macOS Big Sur or later versions.
Features
- Automated Installer Detection: Automatically locates the macOS installer via Spotlight.
- Simple Bootable Drive Creation: Builds a bootable install disk with just a few clicks.
- Cross-Version Support: Compatible with multiple OS X/macOS versions up to Catalina.
- Reinstallation and Multi-Install: Use the drive for clean reinstalls or installing on multiple Macs without re-downloading.
Use Cases
- Creating a bootable USB drive to reinstall macOS on a Mac with a fresh hard drive.
- Installing macOS on multiple Macs without downloading the installer each time.
FAQs
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Is DiskMaker X compatible with macOS Big Sur?
No, DiskMaker X is not and will not be compatible with macOS Big Sur or later versions. -
Which versions of macOS does DiskMaker X support?
DiskMaker X supports OS X/macOS versions up to macOS Catalina. -
What system requirements does DiskMaker X have?
DiskMaker X 9 requires macOS 10.10 or later to run. -
How does DiskMaker X locate the installer?
It uses Spotlight to find the OS X/macOS installer program on your system.
