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How to Convert an MBR Partition Table to GUID on a Mac
Changing the partition format is not hard using the right tools
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Updated onOctober 9, 2023
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If you own aMacPC, then you should know that whenever you need to install yourOS, yourmainpartitionneeds to be GUID (or GPR), and notMBRwhich is primarily specific to Windows.
Of course, there are situations when you need to convert fromMBRto GPR. These situations include:
Because of this, we’ve decided to make a step-by-step guide on how you can convert anMBRpartitionto a GUID on aMacdevice.
How do I convert my MBR partition to GPT?
1. Use the Disk Utility tool
2. Use a third-party tool
When you want to get the job done quicker and not waste too much time on this, using a dedicated third-party tool is the most convenient solution.
Paragon’s Hard Disk Manager for Mac is an excellent choice to manage your Mac’s disk partitions.
With a simple-to-use interface, Paragon provides powerful solutions to backup, resegment, and wipe your disk. Recovering deleted or lost files is also possible with just a few clicks.
Converting and redistributing the unused space between the partitions is among the most used tool option and you will be able to fully benefit from it.
⇒Get Paragon Hard Disk Manager for Mac
By following these steps you should now have converted anMBRdrive to a GUID (GPR) drive without any issues.
You can reverse the changes at any time by following the steps mentioned above, only this time you selectMBRinstead of GUID.
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