PartitionAssistant NTFS for Mac

Free NTFS for Mac – Full Read and Write Support

  • Read, write, delete, rename, and move files and folders on NTFS drives directly within macOS.
  • Support HDD, SSD, USB, SD and CF card and more storage devices.
  • Support NTFS (Windows NT 3.1–11) as well as FAT32, and exFAT file systems.
  • Support macOS 12 and later on both Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2) Macs.

Why Do You Need NTFS for Mac?

You connect an NTFS external drive to your Mac and soon realize that you can’t write, delete, or move any files. macOS only allows you to read them.

For students sharing school projects, professionals managing work files, or families transferring data via USB drives, this restriction can easily interrupt daily tasks and cause unnecessary frustration.

PartitionAssistant NTFS for Mac solves this problem by providing full read and write access. You can read, write, delete, rename, and move files and folders on NTFS drives just as freely as on your Mac’s internal storage.

Look Inside Our Free PartitionAssistant NTFS for Mac

Easily read, write, delete, rename, and move files on NTFS drives in macOS with smooth and reliable performance.

Read Files from NTFS Drives on Mac

Easily access and open files stored on NTFS drives right from your Mac. With seamless Finder integration, you can browse documents, photos, videos, and more just like on native macOS storage.

Write Files to NTFS Drives on Mac

Add, edit, or save files directly to your NTFS drives without restrictions. PartitionAssistant NTFS for Mac enables full write support, allowing you to work with your data smoothly just like on any Mac-formatted drive.

Delete & Rename Files from NTFS Drives on Mac

Easily delete unwanted files or rename existing ones on your NTFS drives directly from Finder. PartitionAssistant NTFS for Mac gives you full control to organize your data just the way you need.

Move Files between NTFS Drives and Mac

Transfer or rearrange files and folders between NTFS drives with simple drag and drop. Enjoy smooth, reliable file movement across devices without compatibility barriers.

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Practical Scenarios for NTFS on Mac

From daily tasks to professional workflows, PartitionAssistant NTFS for Mac ensures seamless Mac NTFS access and covers all your needs.

Students & Academic Projects

Work on shared assignments or research files across Windows lab computers and MacBooks, using NTFS-formatted drives to exchange data seamlessly.

Office & Business Collaboration

Easily share documents, reports, and presentations on NTFS USB drives or external HDD between colleagues who use both Windows PCs and Macs.

Home & Family Sharing

Exchange photos, videos, music, or backups with family members using Windows desktops and Macs through NTFS external drives.

Data Backup & Migration

Restore Windows backups from NTFS disks, or migrate files from an old Windows computer to a new Mac quickly and efficiently.

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Broad Compatibility, Full Support Guaranteed

No matter what device, NTFS version, macOS, or hardware you use, PartitionAssistant NTFS for Mac ensures smooth read & write experience.

  • Storage Devices
  • File Systems
  • Hardware & macOS & Devices
HDD/SSD

SATA, PCIe, USB, or Thunderbolt

USB Flash Drive

SanDisk, Kingston, Samsung, Seagate, Toshiba, Crucial

Thunderbolt

LaCie, SanDisk Professional, OWC, Fantom Drives, Sabrent

Memory Cards

SD, CF, microSD

Support All NTFS Versions
  • NTFS 1.0/1.1/1.2 (Windows NT 3.x - NT 4.0)
  • NTFS 3.0 (Windows 2000)
  • NTFS 3.1 (Windows XP - Windows 11)
Support Other file systems

FAT32, and exFAT

Hardware

Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2) based Macs

macOS

Tahoe/Sequoia/Sonoma/Ventura/Monterey

Devices

Mac mini / MacBook / MacBook Air / MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Pro

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Curious about more details?

Get quick answers to common questions first, then follow step-by-step guidance to install and use the software.

  • FAQs
  • How It Works
Why can't macOS write to NTFS by default?
Why do I need NTFS for Mac?
How quickly can I start using PartitionAssistant NTFS for Mac?
Will using NTFS for Mac cause data loss or damage my drive?
Do I need technical skills to use PartitionAssistant NTFS For Mac?
  • Step 1

    Install and Connect Drive
    Install PartitionAssistant NTFS for Mac and connect your NTFS external hard drive or USB flash drive into your Mac. It will be detected automatically.

  • Step 2

    Enable System Extensions
    When prompted, open System Settings, go to Privacy & Security, click Enable System Extensions, and restart your Mac to authorize NTFS driver loading.

  • Step 3

    Activate the NTFS Volume
    After restarting, return to the app, open the ••• actions menu next to the NTFS drive, and select Mount to activate the volume with full read/write access.

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Why Choose PartitionAssistant NTFS For Mac?

See What Our Users Say?

David Müller

“It has exactly the features I use daily: read, write, delete and move files. Clean interface, no clutter.”

Olga Petrova

“Our team frequently exchanges NTFS drives with Windows clients. Using PartitionAssistant NTFS for Mac has saved us hours every week — a simple but essential tool for cross-platform work.”

Emily Park

“Installed on my Mac and it worked straight away. No kernel panic or incompatibility — exactly what I needed.”

Anna Smith

“I keep my project backups on a large NTFS external drive. With this software, I can finally open, edit, and manage those files on macOS without formatting. It’s a huge time-saver for my workflow.”

Sophie Dubois

“I upgraded to macOS Tahoe and was worried about compatibility. To my surprise, everything worked smoothly with NTFS drives, no extra setup required.”

John Rivera

“As a new Mac user, I just wanted reliable NTFS write access. This app does exactly that, no confusing settings, no distractions.”

PartitionAssistant NTFS for Mac

Enjoy Complete NTFS Control on Mac with Ease

Full NTFS control — read, write, delete, rename, and move files effortlessly.