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Paragon Software releases APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS

Paragon Software has released the free APFS Retrofit Kit for macOS, 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.

Apple File System (APFS) is the default file system in macOS High Sierra for Mac computers with all-flash storage. APFS features strong encryption, space sharing, snapshots, fast directory sizing, and improved file system fundamentals.

Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.