Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Paragon Software
Universal version latest seen at v17.2.411 · Reported by 197 Macs in the community.
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Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Paragon Software is a file system driver that enables read-write access to Windows-formatted NTFS drives on macOS. By default, macOS can only read NTFS volumes but cannot write to, edit, or delete files on them — Paragon NTFS removes this limitation, allowing seamless file transfers between Mac and Windows-formatted external drives, SSDs, and USB drives at native speeds. The product includes a menubar utility and System Settings preference pane for managing NTFS volumes, verifying and repairing file system errors, and controlling mount options. It is widely used by professionals, cross-platform workers, and anyone regularly exchanging data with Windows PCs. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of Microsoft NTFS for Mac is available from Paragon Software. Download the latest installer from the official Paragon website at paragon-software.com/us/home/ntfs-mac/ — the current version automatically detects your Mac's architecture and serves the native Universal Binary build to Apple Silicon Macs. Simply download the .DMG installer, mount it, and run the installation process, then restart your Mac as prompted. The native build will seamlessly replace your existing Intel version. After installation, your NTFS volume mounting preferences and menubar settings carry over without manual intervention. You will notice improved performance and significantly better battery life compared to the Intel build running under Rosetta 2.
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