Paragon APFS for Windows

Paragon APFS for Windows Overview

Apple File System (APFS) is a new file system for macOS, iOS, and Apple devices. If you work on a Windows-based computer and want to read and write files on APFS-formatted HDD, SSD or flash drive, you need APFS for Windows by Paragon Software.

Features of Paragon APFS for Windows

• Stable Operation
  Fail-safe operability across compatible hardware and software systems for both general-purpose and specialized applications
• Data Safety
  Protection of data integrity and prevention of accidental data corruption and possible loss
• Guaranteed Performance
  Steady throughput and balanced goodput with effective flow control, reduced overheads, and congestion avoidance
• Efficient Use
  Thrifty usage of processor, memory, and disk resources
• Read-write access
  When volumes are mounted in the Write mode, you get full access to an APFS volume with the options to edit files, create new files or delete existing files.
• Automount
  Mounts supported volumes automatically at startup, so you don’t need to bother about it each time you restart the operating system or power your computer on. However, this feature can be disabled at any moment in the program interface.
• Support for APFS cloned files
  Our driver provides limited read-only support for APFS cloned files. You can read, copy and rename this type of files, but not write, modify, create or delete.
• Support for compressed files
  There are several compression methods in APFS. Our driver supports all of them.
• Support for APFS subvolumes
  Any operations that involve file moving from one APFS subvolume to another are not supported.
• Support for APFS containers
  Our driver can only work with APFS containers residing on a single physical store, other configurations are not yet supported.
• Support for APFS-snapshot enabled volumes
  APFS volumes that contain snapshots are automatically detected and mounted in read-only mode.
• Support for encrypted volumes
  Encrypted volumes are not yet supported.

System Requirements for Paragon APFS for Windows

RAM: 2 GB

Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11

Space Required: 100 MB