APFS for Linux | Paragon Software

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Apple File System (APFS) is a file system for macOS, iOS, and other Apple devices.
If you work on Linux computer and want to read or write APFS-formatted HDD, SSD or flash drive, you need APFS for Linux 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

APFS for Linux by Paragon Software. Read APFS-formatted HDD, SSD or flash drive.

How it Works

Install

Download and install APFS for Linux by Paragon Software

Connect

Connect your APFS drive to your PC

APFS for Linux by Paragon Software. Step 3: Launch Explorer to see your files

Mount

Mount the drive and use it in the shell and any file manager

Installation
APFS volumes mounted in read-write mode
You can view, read, create, or edit files on the APFS volume

Features

Key Features

Extended SMP support	Support for SMP kernels (multiprocessor systems).
Share your data over a network	Share volumes mounted by APFS for Linux via SAMBA.
Low CPU load during data transfers	Reduced CPU load and memory consumption.
No file or volume size limitations	There are no limitations to maximum file and volume size within Linux kernel and APFS limitations.
Support of non-Roman characters and languages	File and folder names in native languages, including Asian. Codepage for filename translation is specified via mount options.
Stability improvements in unsafe storage removal scenarios	Improved driver behavior in case target storage is detached unexpectedly to minimize the possibility of file system issues.

Supported Technologies

APFS features

Full support for APFS subvolumes on 64-bit systems
Full support for space sharing between subvolumes within the same APFS container
Reading and writing compressed files is fully supported in both sequential and random orders
Reading and writing cloned files is fully supported in both sequential and random orders
Read-only access to APFS encrypted volumes
Read-only access to APFS snapshots

Compatibility

Supported Architectures

Paragon Software Group offers drivers for other architectures where Linux is used. For example:

X86
X86-64
ARM
MIPS
SuperH (SH4)
Ubicom32
Power PC

System Requirements

Processor: Intel Pentium 300 MHz and higher, or compatible
Both 32- and 64-bit CPUs are supported
RAM: 32 MB
HDD: 10 MB

Supported storage types: SSD, HDD, flash. No support for Fusion Drive and T2 Security Chip encryption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with files?

You can read and write data from storage formatted to APFS.

Is HFS+ supported in the product?

Support for the HFS+ and other file systems may be added to the product upon your request.

Do you have APFS support in other platforms?

Sure, you can work with APFS-formatted storages in Windows as well after installing APFS for Windows by Paragon Software.

Can I write to APFS-formatted disks?

Yes, the product provides APFS read-write access.

Can I format APFS volumes?

No, this feature is not available in current version.

Can I read resident and fragmented files?

Yes.

Can I read file metadata and access rights?

Yes.

Resources

Product Documentation

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Need help?

Contact Support or file a support ticket

External links

	A Closed-Source Apple File-System APFS Driver For Linux Announced. See more* ››
	Storage falling, all around me… Snowflake, Komprise… Paragon. See more* ››