Create a Disk Image with Macrium Reflect on Your Mac

When creating a disk image using Macrium Reflect on your Mac, you'll need to make a few important decisions about the format and size of the image. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of creating a disk image using Macrium Reflect.

Choosing the Right Format for Your Disk Image

If you plan to use the disk image with a Mac running macOS 10.12 or earlier, you should choose either 'Mac OS Extended (Journaled)' or 'Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled)'. On the other hand, if your Mac has a solid state drive (SSD) and is running macOS 10.13 or later, you'll want to choose 'APFS' or 'APFS (Case-sensitive)'.

Setting the Size of Your Disk Image

Next, you'll need to set the size of your disk image. Enter the desired size in the 'Size' field, and then proceed with formatting the disk.

Formatting the Disk

In the 'Format' pop-up menu, choose the format for your disk image. This is the name that will appear on your desktop and in the Finder sidebar once you've opened the disk image.

Naming Your Disk Image

Enter a name for your disk image in the 'Name' field. This is the name that will appear in the Finder, where you'll save the disk image file before opening it.

Creating an Empty Disk Image with Macrium Reflect

To create an empty disk image using Macrium Reflect, open the Disk Utility app on your Mac and choose 'File > New Image > Blank Image'. Enter a filename for the disk image, add any necessary tags, and then choose where to save it. Once you've created the disk image, you can add data to it and use it to create disks, CDs, or DVDs.

By following these steps, you'll be able to create a disk image using Macrium Reflect on your Mac that meets your specific needs. Whether you're looking to backup important files or create a bootable disk, this process is an essential tool for any Mac user.

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