"Format SanDisk SD Card | How to Format SanDisk SD Card on Windows 10 and Mac"

Why Do You Need to Format Sandisk SD Card

Here are the translations for the given languages into English: 1. You want to erase everything on the SD card. 2. The SD card is damaged or corrupted and requires formatting. 3. Improper use of the SD card, like hot swapping, leads to the issue and the necessity to format the SD card. 4. The SanDisk SD card has been infected with a virus.

Formatting a SanDisk SD card for cameras or mobile devices is straightforward. On this page, you'll find a comprehensive guide on how to format your SanDisk SD card on Windows 10, Mac, or directly in the camera.

How to Format SanDisk SD Card on Windows 10 in 4 Simple Ways

You have several options to format a SanDisk SD card on Windows 10:

Here are the translations of the provided text snippets into English:
1. #1. Use SD Card Format Tool - tools Partition Master
2. #2. Use Windows File Explorer
3. #3. Use Disk Management
4. #4. Use Command Prompt
In this context, it seems that the text refers to a list of methods or steps for formatting an SD card. "tools Partition Master" is a third-party software tool used for disk management tasks, including formatting.

1. How to Format SanDisk SD Card to FAT32 using SD Card Format Tool

tools Partition Master provides comprehensive disk partition solutions for both novices and professionals. It allows you to create, resize/move, merge, wipe, and format partitions.

Now, download this partition management tool and follow the step-by-step guide to format your SanDisk SD card with just a few clicks:

Step 1. Find your SD card and right-click the partition you wish to format, then select "Format".

Step 2. Assign a new partition label, file system (NTFS/FAT32/EXT2/EXT3/EXT4/exFAT), and cluster size to the selected partition, then click "OK".

Step 3. Click "Yes" on the pop-up window to continue.

Step 4. Click the "Execute 1 Task(s)" button on the toolbar, then click "Apply" to start formatting your SD card.

Aside from these basic hard drive management features, Partition Master also offers many advanced functions, such as:

Here are the translations for the provided languages: 1. Clone disk: Clone an entire disk to another with the same disk layout without any data loss. You can even clone a larger HDD to a smaller SSD. 2. Disk/Partition converter: Convert a logical partition to primary or primary partition to logical, FAT to NTFS partition, MBR disk to GPT, or GPT disk to MBR. 3. Migrate OS: Transfer the operating system from HDD to SSD without needing to reinstall Windows. 4. The overall requirements of 3DS (this seems to be a typo or incomplete, as "3DS" typically refers to a gaming console; please provide more context if this is related to something else). Please note that the provided text already appears to be in English. If you need translations into other languages, please specify which languages you require.

2. Use Windows File Explorer to Format SanDisk SD Card

< strong > Step 1. < /strong> Connect the SanDisk SD card to your computer using an SD card reader.

Step 2. Go to "This PC" and open Windows Explorer. Right-click on your SD card and select "Format".

Step 3. Choose the file system and assign a new label for your SD card. Click "Start" and then "OK" to confirm the format.

Notes: FAT32 for SD cards up to 64 GB, exFAT for SD cards larger than 64 GB.

Format Sandisk Card to FAT32

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3. Use Disk Management to Format SanDisk Micro SD Card

Step 1. Insert your SanDisk SD card into a card reader and connect it to your computer.

Step 2. Right-click "This PC", select "Manage", and enter "Disk Management".

Step 3. Right-click on your SanDisk SD card and select "Format".

Step 4. Click "Yes" to proceed, assign a new label, and choose a file system—exFAT or FAT32—for the card. Then click "OK" to format your SanDisk SD card.

4. Format SanDisk SD Card using Diskpart in CMD

Step 1. Type cmd in the search box in Windows 10. Right-click on it and choose "Run as administrator".

Step 2. In the Command Prompt, type diskpart and press "Enter".

Step 3. Type list disk to list all the available drives and press "Enter".

Step 4. Type select disk + disk number (for instance, select disk 2) to choose the SanDisk SD card you wish to format and hit "Enter".

Step 5. Type list partition and press "Enter".

Step 6. Type select partition + volume number (for example, select partition 2) and hit "Enter".

Step 7. Type format fs=fat32 (or format fs=exfat) and press "Enter" to format the drive with FAT32 or exFAT.

?Read More: How to Format SD Card Using CMD | Full Details

How to Format SanDisk SD Card on Mac with Disk Utility

Mac has an inbuilt tool to help you format SanDisk Micro SD card. Here are the detailed steps.

Step 1. Connect your SanDisk SD card to your Mac using a card reader.

Step 2. Open "Disk Utility".

Step 3. Select your SanDisk SD card. Choose "Erase" and select "Format".

Step 4. Enter a name for the SanDisk SD card (optional). Choose a file system format. If your SanDisk SD card is 64GB or larger, select exFAT. If it's 32GB or smaller, choose FAT32.

Step 5. You'll see a confirmation message: "Are you sure you want to erase the partition [your card name]?" Click "Erase".

Format SanDisk SD Card to FAT32 on Mac

How to Format SanDisk SD Card on Camera

Follow the steps below to format the SanDisk SD card on your camera:

< strong > Step 1. < /strong > Turn off the camera and insert the SD card into the appropriate slot.

Step 2. Turn on the camera. Press the camera Menu button.

Step 3. Select the Setup menu and choose Format, Format Memory Card, or something similar.

Step 4. Select "OK" to start the format.

In Brief

We've shown you all the ways to format a SanDisk Micro SD card. You can format a SanDisk SD card to FAT32 or exFAT on Windows 10 using four methods: the SD card format tool, File Explorer, Windows Disk Management, and Diskpart command lines.

Just use the Disk Utility to format and erase the SanDisk SD card on Mac. You can also format SanDisk SD card directly on the camera. Now, it's your turn to do it yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions About Formatting SanDisk SD Card

If you have more questions about formatting SanDisk SD cards, follow the instructions and find answers below:

**1. Do I need to format a new SanDisk Micro SD card?**

It depends on where and how you intend to use the SanDisk micro SD card. If you plan to use the SD card in an Android phone, the answer is Yes; you'll need to format the SD card as internal or portable storage within the phone settings.

If you merely intend to use it for casual data backup as a removable storage device or to use the card in your camera, the answer is no. Most SD cards come formatted with an appropriate file system and have a simple volume created on them. You can directly use it to store files.

2. Why can't I format my SanDisk memory card?

The reasons why you might be unable to format a SanDisk memory card can vary, and here's a list of possible causes:

Here are the translations of the languages provided in English: 1. SD card becomes RAW or corrupted. 2. SD card is write-protected or locked. 3. SD card gets virus infection or malware. 4. SD card is not supported by the current operating system (OS). 5. SD card is logically or physically damaged.

3. How do I format my SanDisk 128GB SD card? To format your SanDisk 128GB SD card, follow these steps: 1. **Connect the SD Card**: Insert the SD card into an SD card reader, or directly into your computer's SD card slot if it has one. 2. **Open File Explorer**: On Windows, press `Windows + E` to open File Explorer. On macOS, click on the Finder icon in the Dock. 3. **Locate the SD Card**: In File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS), find the SD card listed under "Devices with Removable Storage" (Windows) or "External Disks" (macOS). 4. **Format the SD Card**: Right-click on the SD card and choose "Format" from the context menu. On macOS, click on the "Eject" button next to the SD card, then right-click and select "Format." 5. **Choose Format Options**: - **File System**: Select the file system you want to use. For most devices, "FAT32" is a good choice for compatibility. If you need a larger file size support, choose "exFAT" or "NTFS" (not compatible with all devices). - **Allocation Unit Size**: Leave the default option unless you have specific requirements. - **Volume Label**: Optionally, give the SD card a name. 6. **Warning Prompt**: A warning will appear, asking you to confirm the format. Make sure you have backed up any important data before proceeding. Click "OK" or "Format" to proceed. 7. **Wait for Formatting**: The formatting process will begin. It may take a few minutes. Do not remove the SD card during this time. 8. **Completion**: Once the formatting is complete, the SD card will be ready to use. You can now safely eject it and insert it into your desired device. Remember that formatting will erase all data on the SD card, so always backup your files beforehand.

1. Connect the SanDisk 128GB SD card to your PC.
2. Launch the AOMEI Partition Assistant, right-click on the SD card volume, and select "Format".
3. Set a new file system for the SD card - NTFS, FAT32, or even exFAT, check "Quick Format", and click "OK".