NTFSToolPlug in and go
Drives mount automatically with full read and write. Nothing to set up.
NTFS for Mac · since 2020
★ Open-source project · 4,000+ GitHub stars
Read and write Windows NTFS drives on your Mac
Plug in an NTFS drive and use it like any Mac disk. No kernel extension, no Recovery Mode, no lowered security.
- Apple notarized
- No kernel extension
- 45-day read/write guarantee
- Intel & Apple silicon
Why people choose NTFSTool
What you can count on when you choose NTFSTool.
45-day read/write guarantee
If NTFSTool Pro can't read and write your drive and our support can't fix it, you get a full refund within 45 days of purchase.
Real people, real help
Email us and a real person replies within 48 hours, and works with you until your drive reads and writes.
One-time purchase, lifetime updates
No subscription and no paid major upgrades. Owners of older 4.x licenses move to Pro for free.
Your Mac stays secure
No kernel extension, no Recovery Mode, no lowered security settings. Apple Pay keeps working.
Real support
Email replies within 48 hours from a real person, plus a report button inside the app.
Since 2020Six years of NTFS on Mac
20 languagesThe app speaks your language
Mac App StoreFree edition reviewed by Apple
Homebrew caskInstall with one command
Everything in NTFSTool Pro
Read and write is just the start.
Read and write NTFS drives, mounted automatically when you plug them in
One-click First Aid for drives Windows left in a dirty or hibernated state
Erase a drive as NTFS, right on your Mac
S.M.A.R.T. health status for your disks
Built-in speed test for sequential, random and small-file performance
Per-drive settings, such as read-only or don't mount automatically
Menu bar control and quiet start at login
macOS 12 or later; older Macs on macOS 10.15–11 get the classic version
New in NTFSTool Pro 5.1
What's new
Four features other NTFS apps for Mac don't include, all in NTFSTool Pro at no extra cost.
BitLocker drives on MacUnlock, read and write drives encrypted by Windows — included in Pro.→
Instant file name searchFind any file on an external drive as you type, like Everything on Windows.→
Search inside filesFind the document that contains a word, on the whole drive or one folder.→
Every common disk formatNTFS, BitLocker, exFAT, FAT32, HFS+ and APFS in one app.→
Up and running in three steps
No Terminal commands, no Recovery Mode, no security changes.
Download
This site picks the right build for your Mac: NTFSTool Pro for macOS 12 or later, the classic version for 10.15–11.
Install
Drag NTFSTool Pro into Applications (or open the classic pkg) and launch it.
Plug in your drive
Your NTFS drive mounts with full read and write. Copy, edit and delete files as usual.
How NTFSTool Pro compares
Five things to check before you pick an NTFS driver for Mac.
| NTFSTool Pro | Paragon NTFS | Tuxera NTFS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Setup and Mac security | |||
| Install |
| Install, then restart your Mac | Install, approve the kernel extension, restart |
| Recovery Mode needed |
| Yes, on Apple silicon Macs | Yes, on Apple silicon Macs |
| 2Drivers and speed | |||
| Two drivers |
| One kernel driver | One kernel driver |
| Speed you can verify |
| Claims up to 6× faster, based on a 2016 test | Claims speed similar to HFS+, no figures |
| 3Disk tools | |||
| Pro speed test |
| — | — |
| Slow USB 2.0 warning |
| — | — |
| S.M.A.R.T. disk health |
| — | — |
| BitLocker drives |
| Not included | Not included |
| Instant file name search |
| Not included | Not included |
| 4Price and risk | |||
| Price |
| About US$29.95 per Mac | About US$28.95 |
| Macs per license |
| One Mac | One person |
| Refund |
| 30 days | 15 days |
| 5Trust | |||
| Your Mac's security |
| Must be lowered to Reduced Security on Apple silicon; Apple Pay may be unavailable | Must be lowered to Reduced Security on Apple silicon; Apple Pay may be unavailable |
| Support reply time |
| Not published | Not published |
Data as of October 2026. Competitor details come from each company's official website, and the Apple Pay note from Apple's Platform Security Guide; see the sources below. NTFSTool figures are our own measurements. Tell us if something is out of date.
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Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS. NTFSTool has an official cask, so you can install the same signed and notarized app with one command:
brew install --cask ntfstoolFrequently asked questions
Can Mac write to NTFS drives by default?
No. macOS can read Microsoft NTFS volumes but cannot write to them without additional software. NTFSTool provides full read and write access.
Does the current NTFSTool require a kernel extension or disabling SIP?
No. NTFSTool does not use a kernel extension and never asks you to lower your Mac's security settings. Kernel extension steps apply only to legacy versions, documented on the Help page under Legacy kext versions.
Is NTFSTool free?
There is a free edition on the Mac App Store for macOS 15.6 or later. NTFSTool Pro is a one-time purchase with lifetime updates and no subscription, and you can try it on your own drive before buying.
Which Macs and macOS versions are supported?
Intel and Apple Silicon. NTFSTool Pro needs macOS 12 or later; on older Macs (macOS 10.15–11) the download on this site gives you the classic version automatically. The free Mac App Store edition needs macOS 15.6 or later.
Is NTFSTool on the Mac App Store?
Yes. The free edition is on the Mac App Store (macOS 15.6 or later). NTFSTool Pro, with automatic mounting, repair tools and support for macOS 12 or later, is available from this site.
Who makes NTFSTool?
NTFSTool has been developed by the same small team since 2020. Every build is signed with our Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple. Download it only from ntfstool.com, the Mac App Store or Homebrew.
What is the best alternative to Paragon NTFS or Tuxera for Mac?
NTFSTool Pro is a one-time purchase with lifetime updates — Paragon charges again for major upgrades. It needs no kernel extension and never asks you to lower your Mac's security, while Paragon and Tuxera use kernel extensions that require Reduced Security on Apple silicon Macs. A lifetime alternative to Paragon NTFS and Tuxera →
Ready to write to your NTFS drive?
Try it on your own drive first. If it can't read and write your drive and we can't fix it, you get a full refund within 45 days.