Guymager
Developed by Guymager (open source)Free, open-source forensic imager for Linux with a simple graphical interface.
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What is Guymager?
Guymager is a free, open-source forensic imager for Linux. It creates raw (dd), E01 and AFF images with hash verification through an easy graphical interface, and is included in many forensic Linux distributions.
It is a good free alternative to commercial imagers when working from a Linux forensic boot USB.
Best for
- Imaging from a Linux forensic USB
- E01 / dd images
- Labs on a budget
Quick facts
- Developer
- Guymager (open source)
- Category
- Forensic
- Platforms
- Linux
- Licence
- 100% Free
- Website
- guymager.sourceforge.io
What Guymager can do
Image formats
dd, E01 and AFF.
Hash verification
MD5 / SHA checks during imaging.
Fast
Multi-threaded imaging.
Simple GUI
Easy to use.
Open source
Free to use.
Using it in 3 steps
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1
Protect the evidence
Connect the drive through a hardware write blocker.
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2
Create an image
Make a verified forensic image with hash values.
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3
Analyse & report
Examine the image (never the original) and document findings.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free and open source
- Fast
- Easy interface
Cons
- Linux only
- Imaging only
System requirements
- Runs on: Linux
- A hardware write blocker for original evidence drives
- Check the official website for the latest version and full system requirements
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Guymager FAQ
Questions we often hear from customers who tried this software first.
Guymager is a product of Guymager (open source). Data Recovery Mumbai is an independent data recovery lab and is not affiliated with the developer. All trademarks belong to their owners. Information is for guidance; check the official website for current features and prices.