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NTFSTool for Mac

Utility that provides NTFS read and write support

Quick answer: NTFSTool is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask ntfstool. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 83 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What NTFSTool is

NTFSTool is a utility for macOS: utility that provides NTFS read and write support.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://ntfstool.com/.

How to install NTFSTool

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask ntfstool.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install NTFSTool on Mac?

Run brew install --cask ntfstool in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is NTFSTool open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (ntfstool/ntfstool), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does NTFSTool run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is NTFSTool?

It was installed 83 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3743 in this catalogue.

What version of NTFSTool is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.7.2.15.