Does Crossdisk send my data to the cloud?

No. Crossdisk runs entirely on your computer. It uses no cloud services, performs no telemetry and does not track you.

Which macOS versions are supported?

Crossdisk supports macOS 12.0 (Monterey) and later, on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

Can Crossdisk damage my drives?

Mounting and unmounting are safe, everyday operations. Formatting is destructive by nature, so Crossdisk asks you to confirm before it erases anything. You remain responsible for choosing the correct drive.

Does Crossdisk work offline?

Yes. No internet connection is required to detect, mount, unmount or format drives. Everything happens locally.

How do I get updates?

New versions are published on the Download page. Because Crossdisk stores no account, simply download the latest build when it is available.

Crossdisk — Manage external drives on macOS. Free & private.

Features

Everything you need to handle storage

One focused app for the everyday jobs that macOS makes harder than they should be.

Automatic NTFS Activation

When running, the app automatically activates Windows/NTFS external drives as soon as they are connected.

Drive detection

Crossdisk automatically detects removable, external and internal drives the moment they connect, and keeps the list in sync as devices change.

Drive information

See the details that matter: name, connection type, capacity, used and free space, partition scheme and current file system.

Mount volumes

Mount a selected volume with a single click so it becomes available in Finder and to your apps.

Unmount & eject

Safely unmount and eject volumes to avoid data corruption before you unplug a drive.

Format disks

Format drives to APFS, Mac OS Extended, exFAT or FAT32, choosing the layout that fits how you work.

NTFS read/write

Reliable NTFS operation with macFUSE and ntfs-3g installed. Full read and write support for external Windows drives.

Private by design

Crossdisk works entirely on your computer. No account, no cloud, no telemetry, no tracking.

App Interface

Crossdisk Screenshots

A clear, intuitive interface for every workflow: from 1-click quick mounting to deep drive diagnostics and driver setup.

Crossdisk — Simplified Mode

Crossdisk screenshot: simplified mode for detecting and mounting Windows/NTFS drives with a single click or automatically

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1-Click Mount

Simplified Mode: Simplified mode for detecting and mounting Windows/NTFS drives with a single click or automatically.

Supported file systems

Format each drive for exactly how you use it.

APFS

Modern macOS drives and SSDs

Apple File System — the default for recent macOS versions, with snapshots and strong space efficiency.

Mac OS Extended

Older macOS setups and Time Machine

Also known as HFS+. A good choice for mechanical drives and legacy macOS compatibility.

exFAT

Sharing between macOS and Windows

Cross-platform read/write on both macOS and Windows with no extra software. Ideal for large external drives.

FAT32

Maximum device compatibility

Works almost everywhere, including cameras and older devices. Note the 4 GB per-file size limit.

NTFS read/write is available only when macFUSE and ntfs-3g are installed. It relies on that third-party software and is not a native macOS capability.

How It Works

How Crossdisk works

From plugging in to safe ejection in four simple steps.

1

Connect your drive

Plug in a USB stick, external SSD, hard drive or card reader. Crossdisk is ready the moment macOS sees the device.

2

Crossdisk detects it

The drive appears in the list right away, with its capacity, file system and mount status shown clearly.

3

Manage it your way

Mount or unmount volumes, review drive details, or format to APFS, Mac OS Extended, exFAT or FAT32 when you need a fresh start.

4

Eject safely

When you're done, eject with one click so every volume is unmounted cleanly before you unplug the drive.

Private by design

Crossdisk keeps everything on your Mac. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing sent away.

No registration and no user accounts
No login and no personal information required
No cloud services — everything runs locally
No analytics enabled by default
No telemetry and no usage tracking
No user profiles and no advertising
We never sell personal data

Native for macOS

Built specifically for the Mac, so it looks, feels and behaves the way you expect from a first-class utility.

Nothing to sign up for

No account, no email, no activation. The app is yours to use the moment it finishes downloading.

Respects your privacy

No cloud, no telemetry, no tracking and no advertising. Your drives and your data stay on your machine.

Clear and honest

We describe exactly what Crossdisk does — including that NTFS read/write depends on macFUSE and ntfs-3g.

Frequently asked questions

A few of the questions we hear most often.

Is Crossdisk really free?

Yes. Crossdisk is completely free to download and use. There is no trial, no subscription and no paid tier.

Do I need an account or registration?

No. Crossdisk requires no account, no registration, no login and no personal information. Download it and start using it immediately.

Does Crossdisk support NTFS?

Crossdisk can attempt NTFS read/write mounting only when the third-party tools macFUSE and ntfs-3g are installed on your Mac. NTFS read/write is not a built-in capability and depends entirely on that software being present and configured.

Which file systems can Crossdisk format?

Crossdisk can format disks as APFS, Mac OS Extended (HFS+), exFAT or FAT32. Choose exFAT to share large files between macOS and Windows.

Will formatting erase my data?

Yes. Formatting permanently destroys all data on the selected drive. Always back up important files first and double-check that you have selected the correct drive.

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