To create an Armbian image (often referred to as an "ISO," though technically an .img or .img.xz file for single-board computers), you can use the Armbian Build Framework . This tool allows you to generate customized, optimized Linux distributions based on Debian or Ubuntu.
Currently, the closest thing to a universal Armbian "ISO" is the CLI tool ( armbian-config ). Once you flash a board-specific image, this utility allows you to freeze kernels, install desktop environments, and switch between nightly builds—essentially morphing your specific image into another variant via software packages. armbian iso
| Distro | Philosophy | Boot Image Format | |--------|------------|-------------------| | | Optimised, stable, board‑aware | Raw .img with U‑Boot | | Raspberry Pi OS | RPi‑only, desktop‑friendly | Raw .img (but RPi‑specific boot) | | Ubuntu for IoT | Generic ARM64, less optimisation | Preinstalled .img or installer | | Arch Linux ARM | Minimal, rolling, DIY | Rootfs tarball (you add bootloader) | | Buildroot | Embedded, static, tiny | Custom .img (no package manager) | To create an Armbian image (often referred to