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Official NTFS for Mac · NTFSTool Inc.
Read and write NTFS drives on Mac
NTFSTool holds official Apple Kernel Extension signing credentials from its legacy architecture, demonstrating deep macOS low-level engineering expertise. The modern NTFSTool is completely driverless and runs safely in user space with one-click installation.
Current official package · macOS 10.15 or later · Intel & Apple Silicon
Prefer Homebrew? Install the same signed and notarized NTFSTool from the official Homebrew cask:
brew install --cask ntfstool
Apple notarizedEvery current build is Developer ID signed and Apple notarized. Download the official package from ntfstool.com.
Engineering heritageAbout four years of Apple-signed kext releases. That capability remains; the current app no longer needs a kernel extension.
GitHub rootsBorn open source, thousands of GitHub stars, then continuously developed for 6–7 years.
Mac App StorePreviously listed on the Mac App Store, and planned to return. Not currently on the store.
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Built for everyday Mac use
Full read and write for Windows NTFS disks — without reformatting, without recovery mode.
Full read & write
Copy, edit, and delete files on NTFS USB drives and external disks that macOS otherwise mounts read-only.
One-click install
The current release needs no kernel extension, no SIP change, and no reboot.
Plug in and go
Open NTFSTool, attach a Windows disk, and work. Intel and Apple Silicon. macOS 10.15 or later.
Three steps
No Terminal. No recovery OS. No csrutil.
Download
Get the official notarized package from this site.
Install
Open the pkg and finish in minutes.
Connect NTFS
Plug in the drive and use it with full access.
Engineering heritage, modern installer
For about four years NTFSTool shipped Apple-signed kext releases. That era is real product history. The current app moved to user space because the kext path was too heavy for everyday users — the signing credentials were not abandoned. Legacy install steps remain on the Help page for historical versions.
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. The modern NTFSTool is completely driverless and runs in user space with one-click installation. Kernel extension steps apply only to legacy versions, documented on the Help page under Legacy kext versions.
Is NTFSTool free?
NTFSTool is a one-time lifetime license (no subscription, 14-day money-back guarantee), and you can try it free with 3 mounts. Your final price is shown at checkout based on your region; taxes may apply.
Who publishes NTFSTool?
NTFSTool Inc. publishes the official app. Apple issued kernel-extension signing credentials for the legacy architecture. Current builds are Developer ID signed and Apple notarized. Download only from ntfstool.com.
Which Macs and macOS versions are supported?
Intel and Apple Silicon. Requires macOS 10.15 or later.
Was NTFSTool on the Mac App Store?
Yes. It was listed on the Mac App Store and is planned to return. It is not currently on the store; use the official download on this site.
What is the best alternative to Paragon NTFS or Tuxera for Mac?
NTFSTool is a lifetime-license alternative: one-time payment (final price shown at checkout), driverless user-space installer, 100% offline. Paragon and Tuxera are typically sold as paid annual licenses and often need updates for each major macOS release. Comparison: https://ntfstool.com/vs-paragon-tuxera.html