Ventoy lets you create a multi-boot USB drive where you can simply copy ISO files directly (Windows, Linux, etc.) without reformatting or re-burning each time.

Step 1: Install Ventoy in Arch Linux

You can install it via the AUR.

yay -S ventoy-bin

(If you don’t have yay, install it or use another AUR helper like paru.)

Alternatively, you can manually download it:

git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/ventoy-bin.git
cd ventoy-bin
makepkg -si

Step 2: Identify Your USB Drive

Plug in your USB stick and list your disks:

lsblk

// Shows something like this 

sda 500G HDD
sdb 16G USB Drive

So here the USB is /dev/sdb.

Step 3: Install Ventoy on the USB

Run Ventoy to install the bootloader on the USB:

sudo ventoy -i /dev/sdX

You’ll get a confirmation prompt, type y to proceed.

To update Ventoy in the future without erasing files:

sudo ventoy -u /dev/sdX

Step 4: Add ISO Images

Once installed, Ventoy creates two partitions:

• A small Ventoy system partition
• A large exFAT partition (visible in file manager)

You can now mount the USB and copy any .iso, .img, or .wim files directly into it, e.g.:

cp ~/Downloads/archlinux.iso /run/media/$USER/Ventoy/
cp ~/Downloads/ubuntu.iso /run/media/$USER/Ventoy/

Step 5: Boot from Ventoy USB

1. Reboot your system.
2. Enter your boot menu (usually F12, Esc, or F8 depending on your BIOS/UEFI).
3. Select your Ventoy USB device.
4. Ventoy menu will appear with a list of all ISO images on the USB.

Use arrow keys to choose the OS you want to boot and hit Enter.

Optional Features

• Persistence (for live Linux distros): You can create a persistence file and attach it:

 sudo ventoy -c

• Secure Boot Support: Ventoy supports Secure Boot, you can enable it:

 sudo ventoy -g /dev/sdX

Tips

• You can rename ISOs for clarity — Ventoy reads their labels dynamically.
• If you add or remove ISOs, you don’t need to “refresh” anything — just copy them in/out.
• Works perfectly with both BIOS and UEFI boot modes.