Google hosts all recovery images on a public Google Cloud Storage bucket. To get the direct download URL for the RAW image (which you can rename to .iso for some hypervisors):
Example Structure (varies by version):
https://dl.google.com/dl/edgedl/chromeos/recovery/chromeos_<version>_flex_<device>_stable_<channel>.bin.zip
To get the ISO equivalent:
Warning: This file is typically 1.5GB to 3GB. Do not use these files for direct booting on a PC; they require specific writing tools (like dd, BalenaEtcher, or Win32DiskImager).
If you specifically require the raw image file (similar to an ISO) for use with third-party flashing tools (like Rufus, BalenaEtcher, or Ventoy), you can download the recovery image directly via a command-line tool provided by Google, though this is intended for developers. download chrome os flex iso
Paradoxically, the only officially supported way to download the Chrome OS Flex image is using the Chrome browser (or any Chromium-based browser like Edge or Brave) on an existing computer.
Step-by-step:
Note: No direct ISO link is provided because Google wants to ensure users always get the latest build with security patches and hardware compatibility fixes.
Before we dive into the download process, let’s clarify what Chrome OS Flex actually is. Google hosts all recovery images on a public
Chrome OS Flex is Google’s enterprise-grade version of Chrome OS designed for PCs and Macs. Unlike a standard Chromebook, which has custom firmware, Flex is a free, cloud-based OS that feels identical to a modern Chromebook.
Once your USB drive is ready, you can install the OS on your target machine. Example Structure (varies by version): https://dl
# 1. Identify the USB device (e.g., /dev/sdb)
lsblk