Updated to a modern Linux kernel (6.x series) to improve support for the latest NVMe controllers and solid-state drives. Improved handling of Secure Boot environments when loading from dedicated disk partitions. Updated Core Utilities GParted 1.8.x for advanced disk partitioning tasks. Software stack updates: Mozilla Firefox 140 ESR Samba 4.22.x OpenSSL 1.1.1zd Performance Optimizations zstd compression
The 2025 releases offer faster partition moves and improved responsiveness.
This file is a complete, bootable operating system you can launch directly from a USB drive without installing anything on your computer's hard drive.
: Linux-based, historically derived from Slackware. pmagic-2025-01-22-1.iso
Obtain the latest pmagic-2025-01-22-1.iso from the official Parted Magic website (as it is a commercial, paid product).
| | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Complete File Name | pmagic-2025-01-22-1.iso | | Stable Release Version | 2025_01_22 | | Supported Platforms | x86-64 (64-bit) only (as of 2023, 32-bit systems are no longer supported) | | Minimum RAM | 2GB (recommended) | | Secure Boot Support | Yes, Parted Magic is compatible with modern PC's Secure Boot feature | | Download Size | Approximately 2.45 GB (varies) | | Business Model | Commercial (paid) software. Since August 2013, it is no longer free, ensuring continued, funded development |
Parted Magic supports additional modules. You can download a .txz file and drop it into the pmodules folder inside the pmagic directory on your USB drive to extend its functionality. Updated to a modern Linux kernel (6
: Features Memtest86+ for RAM testing and smartmontools for checking hard drive health. Technical Specifications
For macOS and Linux users, is an excellent cross-platform alternative.
Need to upgrade to a larger hard drive without reinstalling Windows? The integrated tool can create a perfect 1-to-1 clone of your entire disk or an exact image file for safe backup. Software stack updates: Mozilla Firefox 140 ESR Samba 4
While specific changelogs for this release aren't public, Parted Magic's active commercial development cycle ensures it receives continuous improvements over earlier versions. Key updates from 2025 include:
: Deep compatibility with ext2/3/4, Btrfs, NTFS, FAT16/32, HFS+, exFAT, and XFS.
Yes, Parted Magic is fully compatible with UEFI Secure Boot. You shouldn't need to disable Secure Boot to use it.