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Microsoft NTFS by Tuxera

Commercial-grade NTFS file system implementation for embedded devices

Product overview

Fast & fail-safe NTFS support

Our NTFS file system driver lets you easily transfer data between Windows-formatted USB drives, SD cards, and other storage media and any other device. Experience speeds up to six times faster than open-source options, with built-in protection against data loss during power interruptions. Trusted by over a billion devices worldwide, Microsoft NTFS by Tuxera enables hassle-free full read/write access to NTFS-formatted data.

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KEY FEATURES

Full Windows NTFS compatibility

Easily exchange data between Windows NTFS-formatted storage and devices running any operating system, whether it’s Android, Linux, or another RTOS. Say goodbye to compatibility headaches—access and share content without the need for reformatting.

Rapid NTFS volume mounting and scanning

Boost device responsiveness with ultra-fast NTFS volume mounting and scanning. Our specialized crawling function also speeds up file access by reducing lookup times when scanning directories.

Full support for reading compressed files

Save space without sacrificing compatibility. Microsoft NTFS by Tuxera can read compressed files, reducing storage waste and optimizing disk space usage.

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The tuxera difference

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“Tuxera file system solutions allow Xiaomi Box users to download, stream, record and play-back the content with no limits in recording size or length. To ensure ultimate user experience, it is invaluable that our product…

“At Orca, we use cloud disk snapshots and provide forensic-level visibility inside of every virtual machine. Crawling and storage optimizations available in Microsoft NTFS by Tuxera provide the speed we need to deliver customers a…

“Tuxera file system solutions allow Xiaomi Box users to download, stream, record and play-back the content with no limits in recording size or length. To ensure ultimate user experience, it is invaluable that our product…

“At Orca, we use cloud disk snapshots and provide forensic-level visibility inside of every virtual machine. Crawling and storage optimizations available in Microsoft NTFS by Tuxera provide the speed we need to deliver customers a…

“Tuxera file system solutions allow Xiaomi Box users to download, stream, record and play-back the content with no limits in recording size or length. To ensure ultimate user experience, it is invaluable that our product…

“At Orca, we use cloud disk snapshots and provide forensic-level visibility inside of every virtual machine. Crawling and storage optimizations available in Microsoft NTFS by Tuxera provide the speed we need to deliver customers a…

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When to use Microsoft NTFS by Tuxera

With minimal CPU usage and a small memory footprint, Microsoft NTFS by Tuxera is ideal for Linux, RTOSes, and embedded devices with limited resources that still need fast, reliable data transfers. You can use NTFS by Tuxera on any Windows machine that’s been compromised by malware, ransomware, or unauthorized access. It helps you safely perform forensics and recover your data without risking your network. 

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Frequently asked questions

Have questions about Microsoft NTFS by Tuxera?

Here are answers to what customers typically ask about Microsoft NTFS by Tuxera. Just reach out if your question isn’t listed here.

Does Tuxera NTFS support journaling?

No, because our driver relies on our proprietary fail-safety feature. This makes the mount and boot time faster than in journaling-based systems. However, we support journal play—if a user unplugs a volume from Windows unsafely and has a dirty journal, we can play that journal and recover the volume before it’s used. 

How much does this cost?

Pricing varies based on your specific requirements, deployment scale, and support needs. Contact our team for a customized quote that fits your project. 

How are you better than the open-source NTFS?

Our implementation is up to six times faster than open-source alternatives, with significantly better fail-safety features to prevent data corruption during power outages or when devices turn off unexpectedly. We also provide full commercial support and regular updates to ensure compatibility with the latest storage technologies.

Detailed product specifications


FILE SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

Support for all NTFS versions: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 3.0 and 3.1, including XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.0, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10

Support for all types of Microsoft Dynamic Volumes: simple, spanned, stripped, mirrored, and RAID-5. 


STORAGE SUPPORT

Works with virtually any storage type including eMMC, SD cards, USB drives, SSDs, HDDs, and more. Connect through USB, SATA, eSATA, FireWire, MMC, and other interfaces. 


POSIX CONFORMANCE AND WINDOWS FILENAME COMPATIBILITY

Microsoft NTFS by Tuxera supports UTF-8 file names, 32-bit Unicode/UTF-16 encoding, and DOS, Win32, and POSIX filename namespaces for complete interoperability.


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