Raspberry Pi Imager
Raspberry Pi Imager is an official utility from the Raspberry Pi Foundation that simplifies the process of installing operating systems onto microSD cards for Raspberry Pi computers. The app provides a user-friendly interface for downloading and flashing Raspberry Pi OS and other compatible operating systems directly to storage media, eliminating the need for manual command-line tools. It's used by hobbyists, educators, students, and makers who want to quickly set up their Raspberry Pi devices for projects ranging from learning programming to building IoT applications. The tool handles OS selection, automatic downloading, and safe writing to the microSD card in a few simple steps.
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1 suggestionRaspberry Pi Imager version 2.0.0 and later (including the current 2.0.8 in Homebrew) now includes native Apple Silicon support as a Universal Binary. You can update to the latest version directly from the official Raspberry Pi website or via Homebrew Cask. No alternative app is needed — simply ensure you're running version 2.0.0 or later to get full native performance on your Apple Silicon Mac.
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