You can download Windows 11 as an ISO file, then directly install it, burn it onto a disc, or copy it to a USB drive.

The install.wim has been replaced with install.esd file format in Windows 11/10 image file downloaded using the Media Creation Tool or the Windows Upgrade Assistant.

Using a Windows 10 PC I was able to install Daemon tools to mount the IMG in a way that it was visible to ImgBurn. With ImgBurn I converted to an ISO. I loaded that ISO in Windows 7 USB Tool to ...

How to install Windows 11 from Microsoft’s ISO file Your email has been sent Microsoft's newly released ISO file lets you easily install Windows 11 on a clean PC, a ...

So, if you want to have access to the image backup file, you’ll need to mount it or attach it in Disk Management. Press Win+X in combination and choose the Disk Management option.