# What type of file will BE read to create a boot drive on a USB stick for macOS Sequoia?

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**Created:** [March 6, 2025, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/what-type-of-file-will-be-read-to-create-a-boot-drive-on-a-usb-stick-for-macos-sequoia/373776 "2025-03-06T00:27:57Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 6, 2025, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.balena.io/t/what-type-of-file-will-be-read-to-create-a-boot-drive-on-a-usb-stick-for-macos-sequoia/373776/1 "2025-03-06T00:27:57Z")

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B.E. v2.1.0. I have an OS ‘installer’, but BE can’t see it. Must I use Terminal to change it to an .iso file or something else?  
Thanks.