Format as NTFS on Mac?

[AT0MAC]

I have a drive I am selling to a Windows user and would like to make it ready to go for him - but how can I format as NTFS on my Mac, what utility software do I need?

 

[rctlr]

You cannot.

Format at FAT for Windows use.

 

[DFTU101]

I've used Paragon NTFS for Mac in the past. Here is the link (English):

http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/features.html

 

[GGJstudios]

I have a drive I am selling to a Windows user and would like to make it ready to go for him - but how can I format as NTFS on my Mac, what utility software do I need?

You cannot.

Yes, you can.

NTFS (Windows NT File System)

• Read/Write NTFS from native Windows.
• Read only NTFS from native Mac OS X
  [*]To Read/Write/Format NTFS from Mac OS X, here are some alternatives:
  • For Mac OS X 10.4 or later (32 or 64-bit), install Paragon ($19.95) (Best Choice for Lion and Mountain Lion)
  • FUSE for OS X
  • For 32-bit Mac OS X, install NTFS-3G for Mac OS X (free) (does not work in 64-bit mode)
  • For 64-bit Snow Leopard, read this: MacFUSE for 64-bit Snow Leopard
  • Some have reported problems using Tuxera (approx $36).
  • Native NTFS support can be enabled in Snow Leopard and Lion, but is not advisable, due to instability.
• AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Time Capsule do not support NTFS
• Maximum file size: 16 TB
• Maximum volume size: 256TB
• You can use this format if you routinely share a drive with multiple Windows systems.

 

[AT0MAC]

Yes, you can.

NTFS (Windows NT File System)

• Read/Write NTFS from native Windows.
• Read only NTFS from native Mac OS X
  [*]To Read/Write/Format NTFS from Mac OS X, here are some alternatives:
  • For Mac OS X 10.4 or later (32 or 64-bit), install Paragon ($19.95) (Best Choice for Lion and Mountain Lion)
  • FUSE for OS X
  • For 32-bit Mac OS X, install NTFS-3G for Mac OS X (free) (does not work in 64-bit mode)
  • For 64-bit Snow Leopard, read this: MacFUSE for 64-bit Snow Leopard
  • Some have reported problems using Tuxera (approx $36).
  • Native NTFS support can be enabled in Snow Leopard and Lion, but is not advisable, due to instability.
• AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Time Capsule do not support NTFS
• Maximum file size: 16 TB
• Maximum volume size: 256TB
• You can use this format if you routinely share a drive with multiple Windows systems.

Thank you. Paragon's website look a little sketchy, but I guess they are a legitimate company?

They seem to have the easiest to use software for this task.

 

[GGJstudios]

Thank you. Paragon's website look a little sketchy, but I guess they are a legitimate company?

They seem to have the easiest to use software for this task.

Very legit. Good reputation. Many, many users. If it weren't, I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[Iansjones]

I use paragon and have for over a year now. It is great software and works very well.

Thanks