WD My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive

Make More Room for Life on Your Mac

Your photos, videos and projects deserve space to grow. WD My Passport for Mac gives your digital life a portable home, ready to use with supported Mac computers straight out of the box. Keep a growing media collection close, carry completed work between locations or create a separate backup of the files you value, without filling your computer's internal storage.

A supplied USB-A cable and USB-C adapter make connection straightforward across compatible Mac setups. USB power keeps the kit easy to carry, while password protection, built-in hardware encryption and included backup software give you useful tools for protecting both your files and your privacy.

Highlights

Made for Your Mac Workflow

• Mac-ready storage for supported macOS computers, with no initial reformatting required for normal file storage.
• Supplied USB-A cable and USB-C adapter connect to compatible host ports.

Space You Can Take Along

• Compact portable hard drive for media libraries, documents and backup copies.
• Data and power through USB, without a separate mains adapter.

Useful Protection for Important Files

• Built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection through supported WD Security software.
• Acronis True Image for Western Digital adds supported computer-backup and ransomware-protection features after download and setup.

Key Features

Give Your Growing Collection a Place of Its Own

Keep photo libraries, video footage, music and completed projects organised beyond your Mac's internal drive. Dedicated external storage makes it easier to separate working files from your archive and keep important content available at your desk or on the move. Choose storage around the files you already have and the collection you expect to build, allowing additional room if the drive will also hold backups.

Connect to USB-A and USB-C Macs

The drive's Micro-B socket connects through the supplied SuperSpeed USB-A cable. For a compatible USB-C host port, attach the included USB-A to USB-C adapter. This gives you both connection options in the box and helps the drive fit into different Mac setups. Data and power travel through USB, so there is no separate power supply to pack or a mains socket to find.

Start with Mac-Ready File Storage

My Passport for Mac is prepared for supported macOS computers, making it a straightforward companion for everyday file storage. Connect it, check that the volume appears on your Mac and begin organising your content. Basic drive support starts at macOS 11; optional backup and security applications have their own newer system requirements. Check those separately when planning a particular backup or password-protection workflow.

Keep a Familiar USB Connection

USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0 provides a link rated up to 5Gb/s, with USB 2.0 compatibility for older host ports. This is the connection's signalling rate, rather than a promised hard-drive file-transfer speed. Actual transfers depend on your Mac, connection and files, making the drive useful for everyday libraries, completed projects and regular backup copies.

Build a Consistent Computer-Backup Routine

Included Acronis True Image for Western Digital supports scheduled computer backups and features that help protect against ransomware on supported systems. It can preserve locally stored content alongside the computer's operating system, applications and settings within its supported backup workflow. Download, installation and activation with a compatible WD drive are required under the eligible software offer. Keep original files as well as backup copies so valuable content remains in more than one place.

Add Password Protection to Private Content

Use supported WD Security software to enable password protection with the drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. This is useful when carrying personal documents or work files away from your desk. Current WD Security support includes macOS 14, 15 and 26; Macs with Apple silicon require Rosetta 2 for the application. Store your password securely, as a forgotten drive password cannot be recovered through WD support.

Access the Drive from a Supported Windows Computer

For workflows that also involve Windows, WD provides a downloadable HFS+ driver to enable reading and writing on supported Windows 10 or later computers without reformatting the drive. Install the appropriate driver before planning to use that access method. This file-access option is separate from the system requirements of WD Security and Acronis, so check the particular application you intend to use on each computer.

Carry a Practical Drive with Thoughtful Materials

The compact enclosure travels easily between a desk, meeting room and home workspace. More than 50% of its plastic comes from post-consumer recycled material, while the fully recyclable packaging uses over 50% post-consumer recycled pulp. A three-year manufacturer limited warranty supports the hardware, subject to the applicable country-of-purchase terms. These details complement a portable design intended for keeping your everyday files close.

Summary

WD My Passport for Mac combines Mac-ready storage, supplied USB-A and USB-C connection options and USB-powered portability in one convenient external hard drive. Use it to give growing libraries room, carry important work or build a supported backup routine, with hardware encryption and optional security software adding protection for private files.

WD My Passport for Mac Portable Hard Drive

WD My Passport for Mac is a USB-powered portable hard drive prepared for supported macOS computers. A Micro-B drive connector, supplied USB-A cable and USB-C adapter provide compatible host connections. USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports a link rated up to 5Gb/s, with USB 2.0 compatibility. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware encryption work through supported WD Security software, while included Acronis software provides supported computer-backup features. Basic drive compatibility and optional application requirements differ; the grouped specifications below distinguish them.