VulpShift is a free macOS app for managing USB drives and external storage.
Need to switch from FAT32 to exFAT? VulpShift backs up your files, verifies the backup, reformats the drive, then restores and verifies your files.
You can also create standalone backups, restore files, format drives, and write Linux disk images or prepare Windows installation USBs. Follow operation progress and export detailed logs whenever you need them.
Built for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Free to download, with no account or subscription required.
VulpShift is a free macOS app to back up, reformat, and restore USB drives and external storage.
- for
- Mac users who need to manage USB drives, change file systems, or create bootable media.
- pricing
- free
Key features
6 features of VulpShift
- Backup & Verify — Creates a copy of files on a separate folder and verifies it with SHA-256 checksums.
- Reformat Drives — Formats external media to selected file system and partition scheme with confirmation.
- Restore & Verify — Restores backed-up files to the newly formatted drive and verifies the result.
- Disk Image Writing — Writes uncompressed IMG and hybrid ISO images, including Windows UEFI installers, with optional verification.
- Disk Explorer — Shows internal and external disks, volumes and protects system volumes from formatting.
- Multi-Language UI — Interface available in Polish, English and German with light/dark theme options.
Use cases
- Switch a USB stick from FAT32 to exFAT without losing data.
- Create a bootable Windows installation USB on a Mac.
- Backup a USB drive before reformatting it for a different project.
VulpShift FAQ
What macOS versions does VulpShift support?+
It runs on macOS 12 or newer on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
Is VulpShift free to use?+
Yes, the stable version can be downloaded without an account or payment.
How does the backup-format-restore process work?+
You select a source volume, choose a backup location, verify the copy, format the target, then restore and verify the files.
Can I see internal disks in the app?+
Yes, enable internal disk visibility in settings; system volumes are protected from formatting.
Which disk image formats are supported for writing?+
Uncompressed IMG files and hybrid ISO images compatible with USB; Windows UEFI installers have a dedicated workflow.
Summarized by DevHunt from vulpshift.byfox.eu · Oct 20, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.













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