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LG TV NTSF format

How can I write files larger than 4GB on an external USB HD formated in NTSF with my mac ?

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Posted on Dec 15, 2017 12:28 PM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2017 1:08 PM

Microsoft considers Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) proprietary, and threatens to sue anyone who uses it without paying a license fee. Apple considers this anti-competitive nonsense, and refuses to pay such a fee.


Therefore Mac OS can Read, but not Write NTFS volumes.


If you would like to Write NTFS volumes, Tuxera and Paragon offer add-ons to do so at modest cost.


MacOS can read and write ExFAT format, which can be used for sharing with Windows. I am not certain of the maximum file size.

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Dec 15, 2017 1:08 PM in response to Frankylicious

Microsoft considers Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) proprietary, and threatens to sue anyone who uses it without paying a license fee. Apple considers this anti-competitive nonsense, and refuses to pay such a fee.


Therefore Mac OS can Read, but not Write NTFS volumes.


If you would like to Write NTFS volumes, Tuxera and Paragon offer add-ons to do so at modest cost.


MacOS can read and write ExFAT format, which can be used for sharing with Windows. I am not certain of the maximum file size.

Dec 15, 2017 2:52 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Maybe you’re right cause I just tryed with 2 devices that are at least 2-3 yo. One usb lexar flash drive and 1 usb 2.0 seagate external HD. Both can’t be reformat in NTSF...so before I bought a new one, just want to be sure I can format my next external HD in NTSF!


(...I’m just trying to put torrent movies (.mkv) to play on my new LG tv via USB 3.0)

LG TV NTSF format

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