convert

Windows CMD · System · available in the simulator

What it does

Converts a FAT/FAT32 volume to NTFS without deleting files.

Syntax

convert volumen /fs:ntfs [/v] [/nosecurity] [/x]

Options and parameters

• /FS:NTFS

  Target file system; NTFS is the only supported option.

  convert D: /fs:ntfs
• /V

  Verbose mode.

• /NoSecurity

  Leaves converted files accessible to all users.

• /X

  Dismounts the volume before converting it.

Usage examples

• convert D: /FS:NTFS
• convert D: /fs:ntfs

Notes and common mistakes

• Conversion is one-way: you cannot revert to FAT without reformatting.

Related commands

• chkdsk
• chkntfs
• date
• defrag
• diskpart
• dism