Universal MediaCreationTool is a free utility software created by an indie developer who goes by the name AveYo. This open-source software helps users create custom installations of Windows 10. It allows them to search and download various builds of the operating system of their choosing.

Universal MediaCreationTool essentially works the same as the official Windows Media Creation Tool does. What makes it different is that users have the choice to download any build of Windows 10 that they want, not just the latest one. It also comes with tools to create an ISO file used for installations.

How does Universal MediaCreationTool work?

The Windows Media Creation Tool is an easy and convenient way to download a copy of Windows and create a bootable installation of it using either a DVD or a USB flash drive. However, if you need older releases, either due to stability concerns or simply personal preference, this was not possible here. Enter Windows MediaCreationTool, a tool that lets you choose and download from various builds as needed.

Once downloaded, extract the ZIP archive, right-click on the MediaCreationTool.bat file, and select Run as administrator. Choose the build that you want in the window that pops up. Select Create installation media next, and choose your preferred language, edition, and architecture. The last step is picking whether you want to save it directly to a USB flash drive or create an ISO file that you can burn into a DVD.

Just wait for the download to finish and your preferred installation to be created, and you're good to go. The other way to use this tool is to upgrade or downgrade your current Windows installation. This method is meant for advanced users, though, as creating a backup of your system is a must in case something goes wrong or breaks.

Versatile and customizable

Universal MediaCreationTool takes the official Windows Media Creation Tool and adds much-needed options and versatility to its functionality that a lot of users will appreciate. With it, you can choose from various builds of the OS to either upgrade, downgrade, or creation a bootable installation for it. Just make sure to back up before doing the first two methods.