Select exFat if your card is 64GB or larger. Choose MS-DOS (FAT32) if your card is 32GB or smaller. If it is a new card, it will probably be named “untitled” or “no name”. Insert your SD card into your computer using your external card reader.If using microSD card you will need either a microSD card adapter or USB microSD card reader. SD card reader: If using a standard size SD card, you’ll need a USB SD card reader.
Here’s how to format your SD card on your Mac computer. You can also select “Restore Device Defaults” to factory reset the card to its original settings. And you’re ready to head out on your next adventure with a fresh memory card.
You have now successfully formatted your SD card using your Windows 10 computer. This is the success message you’ll see once the card has been successfully formatted. Screenshot from step 4: Customize settings and add Volume Label Screenshot from step 3: Right-click and click Format. Once it completes formatting, you’ll see the “Format Complete” window. Click OK (if you already backed up your photos and videos).
Please remember, once you reformat an SD card, all your media will be permanently gone. If you just jump into the guides below and forget this step, you’ll lose all your photos and videos.
You’re not going to want to forget this step. See more about the delete vs reformat debate at the end of the post. And here’s how to overcome connection problems.Ĭan you just delete the files instead of reformatting the card? Yes. If you need some help connecting, here are 4 ways to do this. Three of the following methods require you to connect directly to your computer. Here are the specific steps for formatting your SD card in these different methods.