NTFSTool
NTFS disk read/write and management utility for macOS.
NTFSTool is Files and Storage software for Mac.
About
NTFSTool provides NTFS read and write support on macOS. It offers a graphical interface for mounting and managing NTFS drives, viewing disk capacity, and refreshing disk information. The official project also documents disk eject controls and operation notifications.
New What’s new in 4.7.0 Oct 14 · OpenNavo editorial · Translated
Returns to local, offline operation, removes third-party network components, and checks actual read/write access on every mount.
Install and uninstall
Homebrew runs the Ntfstool_4.7.0_release.pkg installer, which asks for an administrator password.
Install without Homebrew
Download the same file Homebrew uses: github.com/ntfstool/ntfstool/releases/download/4.7.0/Ntfstool_4.7.0_release.pkg
SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address
$ brew uninstall --cask ntfstoolA regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \ntfstool--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed
Facts and sources
- Version 4.7.0
- Recorded by Homebrew on Oct 14Released by the vendor on Oct 14
Questions
Is NTFSTool safe?
NTFSTool is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from github.com against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 4 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.
Is NTFSTool free?
“ntfstool” is free to download on the Mac App Store. Homebrew installs the version from the developer’s website, which can differ from the App Store edition in price and features. Source: apps.apple.com, checked Oct 14.
Is NTFSTool open source?
NTFSTool’s source code is public on GitHub (ntfstool/ntfstool) under the MIT license.
How do I completely uninstall NTFSTool on a Mac?
Run brew uninstall --cask ntfstool. It quits the app, stops 2 background services, deletes 1 privileged helper, and forgets 1 installer receipt. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask ntfstool. That also deletes 3 files and folders, including ~/.
Does NTFSTool run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?
Homebrew installs it on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs, from the same download.
Where does NTFSTool store its settings and data?
Its data is in ~/. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.
What is the latest version of NTFSTool?
The latest version is 4.7.0, added to Homebrew on Oct 14. NTFSTool updates itself; to update it with Homebrew, run brew upgrade --cask --greedy ntfstool.
What else does installing NTFSTool add?
It installs through a .pkg installer, which asks for an administrator password.