We regret to inform you that APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS by Paragon Software was discontinued on August 1, 2018.
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Apple File System (APFS) is a file system for macOS, iOS and other Apple devices.
If you work on a Mac computer with macOS 10.10 to 10.12 and want to read APFS-formatted HDD, SSD or flash drives, you need APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS by Paragon Software.
Apple File System (APFS) is a proprietary file system developed and deployed by Apple Inc. For macOS Sierra (10.12.4) and later, iOS 10.3 and later, tvOS 10.2 and later, watchOS 3.2 and later, and all versions of iPadOS. It aims to fix core problems of HFS+ (also called Mac OS Extended), APFS's predecessor on these operating systems. APFS is optimized for solid-state drive storage and supports. When APFS was a ‘new thing’ I’ve installed on a couple of systems the APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS by Paragon Software. It permitted me to use a system with macOS from 10.10 to 10.12 and read an APFS-formatted HDD, SSD or flash drive.
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
Simple as 1-2-3
Restart your Mac
Done!
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Now attach an external APFS volume and work with contained files from any Mac program.
Features
Features | Benefits |
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Supported Operating Systems |
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Supported File Systems | APFS (read-only) |
Read Access | You can simply attach external storage formatted under APFS to view and open the files it contains. You cannot change or alter anything until copied to a volume mounted in write mode. |
Automount | Supported volumes will be mounted automatically at startup, so you don’t need to worry each time you restart the operating system or power your computer on. |
Internationalization | Supports all character sets supported by your operating systems, including those that use non-Roman characters, so you will never face the problem of not getting access to file names on volumes mounted in non-native OS. |
Native UI and CLI | Common operations are available in native UI. Full control and additional features are accessible in a command line interface. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Apfs Retrofit Kit For Macos
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| Can I write to APFS-formatted disks? | |
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| Can I format and verify APFS volumes? | |
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| What macOS version are supported in APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS by Paragon Software? | |
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| Do you support APFS on other platforms? | |
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| The program cannot see my APFS volume. What should I do? | |
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Resources
Current Version | Download APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS by Paragon Software |
Need help? | Contact Support or file a support ticket |
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Paragon Software has released the free APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS (https://tinyurl.com/y9y79gve), a system driver that enables read-only access to APFS (Apple File System) volumes under macOS 10.12 or earlier versions.
For Mac users working on legacy versions of Mac OS X and macOS where APFS isn’t natively supported, the tool allows instant, read-only access to APFS-formatted data stored on hard disk drives, solid-state storage, or flash thumb drives.
Once installed, the driver requires no additional interaction from the user. According to the folks at Paragon Software, the software delivers:
° Fail-safe operation across compatible hardware and software systems for general-purpose and specialized applications;
° Protection of data integrity, along with prevention of accidental data corruption or loss;
° Steady, balanced throughput with effective flow control, reduced overhead, and no data congestion;
° Thrifty usage of processor, memory, and disk resources.