The message "This Mac can only install macOS on APFS-formatted drives" indicates that your Mac is only compatible with APFS-formatted drives for installing macOS. This is because newer Macs (those produced from 2017 onwards) use a different architecture that relies on APFS for optimal performance.
Are you a Mac user looking to install a new version of macOS on your computer? Perhaps you're upgrading to a newer model or replacing a faulty hard drive. Whatever the reason, you may have encountered a message that reads: "This Mac can only install macOS on APFS-formatted drives." If you're unsure what this means or how to proceed, don't worry – we're here to break it down for you. this mac can only install macos on apfs-formatted drives
APFS (Apple File System) is a file system developed by Apple, introduced in 2017 with macOS High Sierra (10.13). It's designed to replace the older HFS+ file system, offering improved performance, security, and reliability. APFS is optimized for solid-state drives (SSDs), which have become increasingly popular in Macs. The message "This Mac can only install macOS