GPT fdisk is a collection of text-mode utilities for creating, modifying and repairing disk partition tables. It focuses primarily on the GUID Partition Table (GPT) format, which provides a more flexible alternative to the older Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning scheme.
The package includes four utilities. gdisk provides an interactive command-line interface for editing GPT partition tables, while cgdisk offers a curses-based interface. sgdisk supports command-line operations suitable for scripting, and fixparts repairs certain problems affecting MBR partition tables.
GPT fdisk can also convert MBR partition tables to GPT, recover damaged GPT structures and create hybrid MBR configurations. Although many conversions are designed to preserve existing partitions, backing up important data before modifying partition tables remains essential.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Create, modify and delete GPT partitions.
- gdisk provides an interactive command-line partition editor.
- cgdisk offers a curses-based text interface.
- sgdisk supports scripted and automated partition management.
- fixparts repairs certain problems with MBR partition tables.
- Convert MBR partition tables to GPT while preserving existing partition data where possible.
- Convert BSD disklabels to GPT.
- Create hybrid MBR partition tables for specialised compatibility requirements.
- Repair damaged GPT partition table structures.
- Back up and restore GPT partition table data.
- Manage partition type codes, names and GUIDs.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, and Windows.
Website: www.rodsbooks.com/gdisk
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Developer: Roderick W. Smith
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
GPT fdisk written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Partitioning Tools | |
|---|---|
| GParted | Popular partition editor for graphically managing your disk partitions |
| KDE Partition Manager | Disk partitioning application for the KDE Platform |
| GNOME Disks | The disk utility in GNOME |
| Parted | GParted and KDE Partition Manager use the Parted libraries |
| GPT fdisk | Set of text-mode partitioning tools |
| fdisk | Command-line utility for creating and editing disk partitions |
| disktui | TUI for disk management and partitioning |
| YaST Expert Partitioner | Advanced graphical tool for managing disks and partitions |
| systemd-repart | Declarative tool for automatically configuring disk partitions |
| blivet-gui | Graphical tool for storage configuration |
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