I'm new to Linux and I'm looking for a program to create a complete image of my main hard drive. Ideally, I want something I can install, or at least a bootable ISO that I can use with Ventoy. I've already tried Foxclone, which works as a bootable ISO, but I'd love to hear about other suggestions from the community so I can avoid just searching random sites for alternatives.
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RescueZilla is another solid choice for creating images. I'm not sure about bootable ISOs, but it does its job well when it comes to imaging.
Clonezilla has been my go-to for ages! It's reliable and I usually save my images on my NAS since it's network-friendly. While I've also used dd a lot for various tasks, my team and I definitely prefer Clonezilla over any paid software.
I was really torn about which software to use. I’ll definitely give Clonezilla a shot!
If you're looking for straightforward tools, dd might work for you too. It can create img files, which Ventoy can load from. Also, Gnome Disks and KDE Partition Manager can create img files without needing extra downloads if you have those packages already installed.
Not the OP, but thanks for the recommendation! I’m in a similar boat.