How Can I Make a Windows 11 Bootable USB on Mac Sequoia?

[NightMean]

I got my MacBook Pro M2 upgraded to Sequoia a few days ago. The app I have been using for creating Windows 11 bootable USB no longer works for macOS 15. The developer is currently working on the fix. Does anyone know how to make a Windows 11 bootable USB on macOS Sequoia? I know the Bootcamp assistant app but it is discontinued on Apple Silicon Mac.

Kindly share your expertise if you how to do this on Sequoia.

Thanks

 

[Renataxom]

Are you familiar with the text commands? Terminal is a built-in system utility you can use to create a Windows 11 bootable USB on Sequoia. It is a complicated process without graphics user interface. The good news is that you don't need to install any additional bootable USB creation app for this purpose.

If you don't want to use commands, then you can easily create Windows 11 USB on macOS within a few clicks using a dedicated GUI app. Here is the best answer from Apple community: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255485219?sortBy=rank

 

[Kiapanm]

I had the same issue and found out it is pretty hard to create a Windows 11 bootable USB on Mac Sequoia, especially for the Apple Silicon Mac as boot camp is no longer available for these devices. In addition, many bootable USB creation app don't have a timely update for macOS 15 Sequoia.

Fortunately, I managed to make Windows 11 bootable USB on my Mac M3 with the help of UUByte ISO Editor app. Simply fire up the app, connect a USB flash drive, import the Windows 11 ISO. The rest will be done automatically by the app, including the most tricky part for splitting install.wim file.

 

[Cleopens]

The Bootcamp app, developed by Apple, was designed as a utility to facilitate the dual-booting of macOS and Windows on Mac computers using Intel processors. It allowed users to install Windows natively on their Mac hardware and make Windows 11/10/7 bootable USB on Mac.

As Apple transitioned its hardware to Apple Silicon, specifically the M1 and M2 chips, the need for the Bootcamp app diminished. Apple Silicon architecture is fundamentally different from Intel x86 architecture, which means that running Windows natively is no longer straightforward.

Although virtualization solutions like Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion have adapted to these new architectures, the performance and integration of Windows are not quite at the level achieved through Bootcamp on Intel Macs. This is why it is more challenging and time consuming for creating Windows 11 bootable US on Mac now!

 

[Mexico]

When you create Windows 11 Bootable USB on Mac Sequoia, the first time you go into Terminal, it can feel like stepping into the Matrix. You have to know what commands to enter, and one wrong move (like specifying the wrong disk) can lead to disaster—like erasing your important files. Yikes! It really takes a bit of courage to mess around in the command line.

Since Boot Camp doesn't exist for Apple Silicon, you can't just install Windows natively like we used to. You can try using virtualization software like Paollels, but that adds another layer of complexity and might not be as efficient for intense tasks or gaming. It's like if you could drive a car through a festival but now have to ride a bike instead — slower and a bit cumbersome!

 

[Noopler]

In my experience of making Windows 11 bootable USB on Mac Sequoia, when you're battling with Terminal commands or trying to troubleshoot issues with incompatible apps, it can eat up your entire afternoon. Using a tool like UUByte gives you back some of that precious time. You hit a few buttons, your bootable USB is ready to roll. If you're not a tech wizard or just someone who prefers things simple, this app is a lifesaver. You don't need to be comfortable in the Terminal, nor do you need to know what a dd command is. Just follow the prompts, and you'll have your USB ready without feeling overwhelmed. It's perfect for anyone who wants to keep things straightforward.

 

[ready2000]

I got my MacBook Pro M2 upgraded to Sequoia a few days ago. The app I have been using for creating Windows 11 bootable USB no longer works for macOS 15. The developer is currently working on the fix. Does anyone know how to make a Windows 11 bootable USB on macOS Sequoia? I know the Bootcamp assistant app but it is discontinued on Apple Silicon Mac.

Kindly share your expertise if you how to do this on Sequoia.

Thanks

USE Balena Etcher https://etcher.balena.io/#download-etcher
or MeowUSB https://toolboxforweb.xyz/

 

[NightMean]

@ready2000 thanks for the reply. In fact, I tried Etcher on my Mac before making a post in here. When I imported the Windows 11 ISO downloaded from Microsoft into the program, it says "Missing partition table. It looks like this is not a bootable image. The image does not appear to contain a partition table, and might not be recognized or bootable by your device."

The same ISO worked fine when I used the WinBootMate app suggested by @Renataxom