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AdamsRobinson
Jul 26, 2024Copper Contributor
How can I read and write an ntfs drive on Mac?
I recently encountered a problem when using a Mac computer, and I hope to get some help here. My problem is that I can't read and write NTFS drives on Mac. I know that the default setting of the Mac ...
- Feb 09, 2025
Writing to NTFS is not supported by Mac natively. You have to install file system library to enable this feature. Here is one good example to let you copy files to NTFS drive on any Mac:
https://www.appleinsidez.com/read-write-ntfs-drive-on-mac
Let me know if you need more assistance on this.
BruceBob
Jul 26, 2024Copper Contributor
The convenience of reformatting your external hard drive to exFAT! It's true that it can solve the hassle of transferring files between Mac and Windows, but if you're someone who frequently needs to read and write NTFS drives on Mac, then this option might not be the best choice for you.
I, myself, have had to deal with the frustration of trying to read and write NTFS drives on my Mac. I used to have an NTFS external hard drive and it was a real pain to use on my MacBook. I had to rely on third-party software to make it work, which was inconvenient and sometimes even caused errors.
If you want to read and write NTFS drives on Mac, you're stuck with using software like Paragon NTFS or Tuxera NTFS. These programs do work well, but they can be buggy and slow down your computer's performance.
I, myself, have had to deal with the frustration of trying to read and write NTFS drives on my Mac. I used to have an NTFS external hard drive and it was a real pain to use on my MacBook. I had to rely on third-party software to make it work, which was inconvenient and sometimes even caused errors.
If you want to read and write NTFS drives on Mac, you're stuck with using software like Paragon NTFS or Tuxera NTFS. These programs do work well, but they can be buggy and slow down your computer's performance.