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ntfs2btrfs for Mac

In-place conversion of NTFS filesystem to Btrfs

Quick answer: ntfs2btrfs is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ntfs2btrfs. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence. It has 4 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ntfs2btrfs is

ntfs2btrfs is a command-line tool for macOS: in-place conversion of NTFS filesystem to Btrfs.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/maharmstone/ntfs2btrfs.

How to install ntfs2btrfs

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install ntfs2btrfs.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ntfs2btrfs on Mac?

Run brew install ntfs2btrfs in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ntfs2btrfs open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

Does ntfs2btrfs run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is ntfs2btrfs?

It was installed 4 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9809 in this catalogue.

What version of ntfs2btrfs is current?

The latest packaged version is 20260810.