How to Create macOS Big Sur Bootable USB in Windows 10

If you want to perform a clean installation of macOS Big Sur on Virtual Machines like VMware or Virtualbox then you will need to create macOS Big Sur Bootable USB. In this guide, you will learn the easiest way to create macOS Big Sur Bootable USB in Windows 10.

Meanwhile, on Mac or Macbook, you can easily create a USB installer for macOS Big Sur using Terminal and some commands line. But, doing it on Windows is somehow difficult and you have to create it by using third-party apps like UUByte DMG Editor and TransMac software.

macOS Big Sur (version 11)

• Design refresh
• Control Center
• Maps overhaul
• Revamped Messages app
• Built-in translator for Safari
• Major Safari improvements

MacOS 11 Big Sur Compatible Devices

So, macOS 11 Big Sur can be supported by the below lists and they will get the latest updates and can install macOS 11. Therefore, by making macOS 11 Big Sur bootable USB, if you have the Mac machine below, you can get experience with macOS 11.

• MacBook 2015 and later
• MacBook Air and Pro Late 2013 and later
• Mac mini 2014 and later
• iMac 2014 and later
• iMac Pro 2017 and later (all models)
• Mac Pro 2013 and later

Create macOS Big Sur Bootable USB on Windows 10 using UUByte DMG Editor

To create a macOS Big Sur bootable USB Installer in Windows 10, you’ll need a few required files to complete the process.

Required Files:

• 16 GB USB Drive or Above
• macOS Big Sur DMG file
• UUByte DMG Editor

Step 1. Download and install UUByte DMG Editor on Windows 10. Click here to download it from the UUByte website.

Step 2. Insert the USB drive into an available port on Windows 10 PC and then open UUByte DMG Editor. Click the Next button next to the Burn option.

Step 3. Click the Browse option and then select the macOS Big Sur DMG file and open it.

Step 4. Make sure the correct drive (USB) is selected and at last click Burn.

Step 5. Wait for a while until the process is completed.

Create macOS Big Sur Bootable USB on Windows 10 using TransMac

Here’s another way to create macOS Big Sur bootable USB in Windows 10 using the TransMac software.

Step 1. Download and install the TransMac app. Click here to download.

Step 2. Launch the app. Right-click on the USB drive from the left side of the page and click on Restore with disk image. Click Yes.

Step 3. Click on the three dots, select the macOS Big Sur DMG file and click Open.

Step 4. Click OK and Yes.

Step 5. Now, the TransMac will start making a bootable USB for macOS Big Sur.

Wrapping Up

That’s it. This is how you can create macOS bootable USB on Windows 10 using UUByte DMG Editor and TransMac.  You can plug it into any Mac and run the software to instal the new Apple desktop operating system once you have macOS Big Sur installer USB ready. Officially arriving in the fall, Big Sur has a lot of updated features on almost all fronts, including the OS interface, Safari, Siri, Desktop messages, etc. But you should also realise that because the currently available DMG is just a variant of the public beta tester, bugs and other problems are bound to occur. You can use the feedback app, if you are on the beta programme, to let Apple know what the problem is. Unfortunately, it also means that if you’re not on the beta list, there is nothing that you can do about it.

Also Read: How to Create Windows 10 Bootable USB Using Rufus For Free