Select from the left panel or the top menu.
Click the "Data Recovery" icon at the top of the MiniTool interface.
Formatting a RAW drive to NTFS will erase all existing data. If you have important files, use a recovery tool first. Launch MiniTool Power Data Recovery minitool partition wizard raw to ntfs
After your data is safe, proceed with the formatting steps in Method 2. Why Use MiniTool Partition Wizard?
If your partition turned RAW due to a damaged partition table but MiniTool still recognizes it as NTFS, you can use the feature to restore the file system without formatting. Select from the left panel or the top menu
| Feature | Windows Disk Management | CMD (DiskPart) | MiniTool Partition Wizard | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (via Format) | Yes (via Format) | Yes (Format or Repair) | | Data Preservation | No – Data is erased | No – Data is erased | Yes – Data Recovery first | | Ease of Use | Moderate | Very difficult (requires commands) | Easy (Graphical interface) | | Repair Corruption | No | Limited (CHKDSK often fails on RAW) | Yes (Check File System tool) | | Risk Level | High (permanent data loss) | High (permanent data loss) | Low (Non-destructive options) |
For the specific task of , MiniTool Partition Wizard offers two distinct pathways depending on your goal: If you have important files, use a recovery tool first
Set a and Cluster Size if desired, then click OK .
To convert a RAW partition to NTFS using , you typically have two paths depending on whether you need to save your data or just want a fresh start. Method 1: Recover Data and Convert (No Data Loss)
A drive is labeled as RAW when the operating system cannot recognize the file system (like NTFS, FAT32, or exFAT). This usually happens due to: Abrupt removal of the drive during data transfer. System crashes or unexpected power failures. Bad sectors on the physical disk surface. Viral infections damaging the partition table. Method 1: Convert RAW to NTFS without Data Loss
