DiskMaker X
DiskMaker X is a popular Mac utility that creates bootable macOS installer drives from USB sticks, external drives, or SD cards. It's commonly used by Mac administrators, power users, and technicians who need to install macOS on multiple machines, perform clean installations, or keep emergency boot drives handy. The app provides a simple, user-friendly interface that automates the process of creating these installers, which would otherwise require complex Terminal commands. DiskMaker X has been a go-to tool for many Mac users who want to maintain offline installers or need to downgrade/upgrade macOS versions.
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1 suggestionDiskMaker X appears to have been discontinued by its developer. The app was not updated for recent macOS versions and there's no indication of Apple Silicon support being added. For creating bootable macOS installers, you should switch to Apple's built-in method using Terminal (which is native and free), or consider a third-party alternative like Install Disk Creator, which offers a similar graphical interface for creating bootable installers. The Terminal method, while requiring a single command, is the most reliable long-term solution since it's Apple's official approach and will always work with future macOS versions.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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