PlusMaker 1.0.3

The Mac OS Extended Format (also known as HFS Plus) is a new disk format that increases the number of allocation blocks on a disk, thus decreasing the size of each allocation block. Smaller allocation blocks mean substantially less wasted disk space at the end of each file. More allocation blocks mean you can have more files on your disk because the available space can be more finely distributed among a larger number of files.
PlusMaker allows you to make any HFS disk larger than 8 MB into an HFS Plus disk. Simply convert the disk of your choice and then enjoy the maximum benefit of the Mac OS Extended Format without the hassle of initializing your disks and restoring all of your files from backups! Your aliases will still work, plus your disk will have much less wasted space and the allocation block size will be a tiny 0.5 KB - the smallest possible, yet it will incur no performance penalties!
Plus, to improve overall disk efficiency, PlusMaker optimizes your directory performance and repairs minor directory errors!
Main features:
- Effortlessly makes current disks into Mac OS Extended Format (HFS Plus) disks.
- Maximizes disk storage efficiency by using the smallest allocation block size possible and incurring no performance penalties.
- Maintains aliases, eliminating the need to recreate them.
- Repairs minor directory errors for trouble-free disk operation.
- Optimizes converted directories to enhance disk performance.
- Advanced "Verify Reads and Writes" technology protects your data.
- Advanced Directory Diagnostics performed prior to conversion avoids data loss.
- Verification of converted directories ensures data integrity .
- Designed to safely permit interruptions of any kind, including power outages.
Enhancements:
- PlusMaker is now compatible with Mac OS 9.