Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 (Release Candidate) — what’s new
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 as a release candidate. The desktop tool for writing Raspberry Pi operating systems to SD cards and other media (macOS, Windows, Linux) gets a visual and workflow overhaul.
What’s new in 2.0 (highlights)
- Revamped UI: A redesigned interface focused on clarity and accessibility — new visuals and font improvements.
- Step-by-step wizard: Moves from a three-button model to a guided wizard to simplify flashing.
- Telemetry: Adds optional anonymous telemetry (opt-out available).
- Customization: The “Customisation” step is now available only when flashing Raspberry Pi OS images.
- Cross-platform: Available for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Where to get it
Download the RC and read the release notes on the official GitHub releases page: https://github.com/raspberrypi/rpi-imager/releases
Also see Raspberry Pi’s software page for related OS images: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/operating-systems/
Related hardware
If you need microSD cards or adapters, search on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Raspberry+Pi+microSD+card&tag=f1rede-20
Want to try it?
Have you tried the new Imager RC yet? Tell us what you like or what you think still needs work in the comments.
Note: This post links to official Raspberry Pi resources and the GitHub releases page. It does not link to the original ifun.de article.