APFS for Windows | Paragon Software

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Apple File System (APFS) is a new file system for macOS, iOS, and Apple devices. If you work on a Windows-based computer and want to read and write files on APFS-formatted HDD, SSD or flash drive, you need APFS for Windows by Paragon Software.

Supports APFS volumes created in macOS 12 Monterey
Detects volumes encrypted by FileVault

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

Install

Download and install APFS for Windows by Paragon Software

Connect

Connect your APFS drive to your PC

Use

Your drive will show up in Explorer

Installation
Useful tray
You can view, edit and copy files to another volume
APFS volumes are mounted in read-write mode

Features

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 11 (64-bit)
Windows 10 (32/64-bit)
Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit)
Windows 7 SP1 (32/64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2016 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022

Supported File Systems

APFS (read-write)

Read-write access

When volumes are mounted in the Write mode, you get full access to an APFS volume with the options to edit files, create new files or delete existing files.

Automount

Mounts supported volumes automatically at startup, so you don’t need to bother about it each time you restart the operating system or power your computer on. However, this feature can be disabled at any moment in the program interface.

Internationalization

Supports all character sets supported by your operating systems, including those that use non-Roman characters, so you will never face a problem of not getting access to file names on volumes mounted in non-native OS.

Support for APFS cloned files

Our driver provides limited read-only support for APFS cloned files. You can read, copy and rename this type of files, but not write, modify, create or delete. Find more information about APFS cloned files at https://developer.apple.com/.

Support for compressed files

There are several compression methods in APFS. Our driver supports all of them, except for one that is used for compressing specific system files, e.g. those stored in /.DocumentRevisions-V100/. You can open these files in macOS only.

Support for APFS containers

Our driver can only work with APFS containers residing on a single physical store, other configurations are not yet supported.

Support for APFS-snapshot enabled volumes

APFS volumes that contain snapshots are automatically detected and mounted in read-only mode.

Frequently Asked Questions

What operations can I do with files?

You can view, edit and copy data from storages formatted to APFS.

Is HFS+ supported in this product?

No. If you need to read and write files from HFS+ volumes, download HFS+ for Windows by Paragon Software here.

Do you have APFS support in other platforms?

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

Can I write to APFS-formatted disks?

Yes.

Can I format and verify APFS volumes?

No, these features are not supported in current version.

The product doesn’t run on Windows 7 SP1.

Please install this additional update for Windows 7 (KB3033929): x86 version, x64 version. Make sure that Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update 3 RC is also installed on your computer. After that open Control Panel -> Uninstall Program and choose Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable -> Change -> Repair.

I cannot install the product via CLI.

Please install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update 3 RC and try again.

My Internet Explorer displays a blank screen instead of the product registration window.

Please update your web browser.

The product registration window requires me to have JavaScript enabled in my Internet Explorer. How can I do that?

Please follow this link.

Do you support volumes encrypted by T2 Security Chip?

Currently, these volumes aren’t supported.

Purchase options

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Resources

Current Version

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Product Documentation

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Need help?

Contact mmt@paragon-software.com

APFS for Windows by Paragon Software