How to Create a Mac OS Extended Partition with GParted on a Mac

Are you looking for a way to create a Mac OS Extended partition on your Mac? If so, you're in the right place! In this article, we'll show you how to do it using GParted, a free and powerful disk partitioning program.

GParted is available for both Windows and macOS, making it a great option for those who want to create a Mac OS Extended partition. With GParted, you can easily create a new partition, format an existing one, or even convert an existing partition to HFS+.

To get started, you'll need to download and install GParted on your Mac. You can do this by downloading the ISO file and then using AIO Boot to integrate it into your operating system.

Once installed, launch GParted and select the hard disk you want to work with from the dropdown list at the top right. In this example, we'll be working with /dev/sda.

Next, click on the 'Add' button and then select 'Apply' to apply the changes. You can then enter some information for the other items you want to create, such as a name and file system type.

If you already have an existing partition that you want to use, you can right-click on it and select 'Format to' and then choose HFS+. Alternatively, you can delete the existing partition and recreate it as a Mac OS Extended partition.

One important thing to note is that you can only create new partitions if your hard disk has unallocated space. To do this, right-click on the unallocated space and select 'New'. You can also format an existing partition to HFS+ using GParted.

Another option is to use Disk Utility, which is a built-in tool in macOS. However, Disk Utility only supports creating partitions for Mac OS Extended (Journaled), exFAT, MS-DOS (FAT), and APFS, so you may need to use GParted if you want to create a partition with a different file system.

In conclusion, creating a Mac OS Extended partition with GParted is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following the instructions above, you should be able to successfully create a new partition and start using it on your Mac.

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