Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera

Download & Activation

Download Microsoft NTFS for Mac from https://ntfsformac.tuxera.com/ Install the app, open Microsoft NTFS for Mac from System Settings, and enter your product key to activate. One personal license can be used on up to 5 computers.

Who Should Use Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Tuxera?

• Mac users with Windows-formatted external drivesBest for users who regularly connect NTFS USB drives, SD cards, or external disks to Mac and need write access.
• Creators and ops teams moving large filesStrong fit for media transfer and archive workflows where high-capacity external disks move between OS ecosystems.
• Mixed-environment IT and support workflowsUseful for technicians and administrators supporting both Windows and Mac endpoints with shared storage requirements.

Features

• Full NTFS read and write support on macOSWork with Windows-formatted NTFS external drives from Mac as if they were native writable volumes, without reformatting.
• Cross-platform disk workflows without repartitioningShare portable drives between Windows and Mac machines while preserving file access and existing NTFS formatting.
• Performance-focused transfer engineMove large files with sustained throughput and reduced copy friction in media-heavy or archive-heavy workflows.
• Disk Manager tools for NTFS maintenanceUse included utility functions to check, repair, and format NTFS volumes when external drives need maintenance.

Problems This App Solves

• Fix macOS read-only NTFS limitationsUse Tuxera when macOS can read Windows drives but cannot save, edit, or delete files on NTFS volumes.
• Reduce friction in Windows-to-Mac handoffsKeep one shared external drive workflow instead of duplicating storage or converting formats between systems.
• Handle NTFS drive maintenance fasterRecover from common volume issues with integrated check-and-repair capabilities instead of ad hoc troubleshooting.