Free APFS for Windows Driver by Paragon

Paragon Software Group Corp.(PSG) releases APFS for Windows (preview), a driver which enables Windows users to access Apple File System (APFS) volumes on PCs.

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With APFS for Windows, users are able to instantly access APFS-formatted HDD drives, SSDs, or flash keys directly on Windows PCs.

Introduced in 2016, APFS is Apple’s proprietary file system released with macOS High Sierra. Designed for efficiency, APFS replaces MacOS Extended (HFS+) as the default file system for SSDs and other all-flash storage arrays. Currently, there is no way to read APFS partitions with the tools provided by Apple’s Boot Camp drivers or other Windows utilities. APFS for Windows tackles this problem by enabling PC users to read APFS-formatted volumes from Windows.

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How it works:

• Download and install APFS for Windows preview

• Connect an APFS-formatted drive to your PC.

• Go to Windows Explorer to browse your APFS drive, which will also be accessible from other programs.

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Features:

• Read-only access to APFS volumes on Windows PC;

• Automount: Mounts APFS volumes automatically at start-up;

• Internationalization: Supports all character sets available in your OS.

Availability: You can download APFS for Windows on company’s website for free.