Plugged a Mac drive into a Windows PC and got nothing but a prompt to format it? MacDrive shows Mac-formatted volumes in Windows Explorer without reformatting. It reads and writes HFS+ and APFS disks, including encrypted APFS volumes.
Open Mac volumes in Explorer
After a supported disk is connected, MacDrive mounts it so its files can be reached through Windows Explorer. Open, copy, and edit files with Windows applications, or move files between the Mac disk and other storage. The disk keeps its Mac format; there is no conversion step for ordinary access.
The program supports read and write access for HFS+ and APFS. For encrypted APFS volumes, password authentication provides access to the protected disk.
Work with Mac disk formats
MacDrive also recognizes RAID volumes configured with SoftRAID or Apple RAID.
- Use HFS+ and APFS volumes for file transfers and editing.
- Access encrypted APFS volumes with their password.
- Connect supported RAID storage without changing its format.
Manage and check connected disks
Disk tools provide options to create, partition, and format Mac disks from Windows. MacDrive can also verify disk integrity and repair HFS+ volumes. Repair is limited to HFS+; the program's stated repair feature does not cover APFS.
- View disk details and diagnostics.
- Mount and dismount Mac volumes automatically.
Pros
- Read and write access for HFS+ and APFS
- Password-authenticated access to encrypted APFS
- SoftRAID and Apple RAID support
- Explorer integration with automatic disk mounting
Cons
- Disk repair works on HFS+ volumes only, not APFS
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11
Which Mac disk formats can MacDrive access?
It reads and writes HFS+ and APFS volumes, including encrypted APFS, and supports SoftRAID and Apple RAID volumes.
Can MacDrive open an encrypted APFS disk?
Yes. Enter the volume's password to access encrypted APFS storage.
Can MacDrive repair APFS disks?
The disk repair feature is available for HFS+ volumes only.