Read Mac-Formatted Drives (APFS/HFS+) on Windows
Last updated: June 21, 2025
Read Mac-Formatted Drives (APFS/HFS+) on Windows
Overview
Plugged in a Mac drive and Windows cant read it? Access APFS and HFS+ files with free and paid tools.
What this helps with
What to expect: Easy difficulty • usually about 5-10 minutes.
This is one of 25 Cross-Platform Compatibility fixes in the WindowsHelper library. The full step-by-step fix lives in the WindowsHelper app.
Coming soon in the app
The full step-by-step fix for this lives in the WindowsHelper phone app — coming soon, no price announced yet. The free PC Companion (available now) is the piece that connects your phone to your PC.
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