APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS | Paragon Software Group

We regret to inform you that APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS by Paragon Software was discontinued on August 1, 2018.
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Apple File System (APFS) is a file system for macOS, iOS and other Apple devices.
If you work on a Mac computer with macOS 10.10 to 10.12 and want to read APFS-formatted HDD, SSD or flash drives, you need APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS by Paragon Software.

Stable Operation

Fail-safe operability across compatible hardware and software systems for both general-purpose and specialized applications

Data Safety

Protection of data integrity and prevention of accidental data corruption and possible loss

Guaranteed Performance

Steady throughput and balanced goodput with effective flow control, reduced overheads, and congestion avoidance

Efficient Use

Thrifty usage of processor, memory, and disk resources

Native look and feel

How it Works

Simple as 1-2-3

Download and install

Restart your Mac

Done!

Now attach an external APFS volume and work with contained files from any Mac program.

Features

Features	Benefits
Supported Operating Systems	macOS Sierra Mac OS X El Capitan Mac OS X Yosemite
Supported File Systems	APFS (read-only)
Read Access	You can simply attach external storage formatted under APFS to view and open the files it contains. You cannot change or alter anything until copied to a volume mounted in write mode.
Automount	Supported volumes will be mounted automatically at startup, so you don’t need to worry each time you restart the operating system or power your computer on.
Internationalization	Supports all character sets supported by your operating systems, including those that use non-Roman characters, so you will never face the problem of not getting access to file names on volumes mounted in non-native OS.
Native UI and CLI	Common operations are available in native UI. Full control and additional features are accessible in a command line interface.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with my files?

You can read or copy data from storage formatted to APFS.

Can I write to APFS-formatted disks?

No, APFS volumes are mounted in read-only mode. Write access will be available soon.

Can I format and verify APFS volumes?

No, these features are not supported in this version. They will be available later.

What macOS version are supported in APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS by Paragon Software?

APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS by Paragon Software is available for macOS 10.10 – 10.12.

Do you support APFS on other platforms?

Yes, please check out APFS for Linux by Paragon Software. For Windows PC you can use APFS for Windows by Paragon Software.

The program cannot see my APFS volume. What should I do?

Please, try to update your macOS and restart the app.

Resources

Current Version

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APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS by Paragon Software