Last updated on April 22, 2024

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Partition Master Tool Step 1: Open Partition Master, right-click the partition you want to format, and select "Format"...\_Format 128GB USB to FAT32
PowerShell Step 1: Press the Windows + X shortcut key, then choose Windows PowerShell (Admin)...\_Format USB to FAT32

How do I format a 128GB USB to FAT32?

"Hello everyone, I have a 128GB Corsair Flash Voyager GT USB 3.0 flash drive that came pre-formatted in NTFS. Recently, I wanted to format it to FAT32 so I could use it on other devices like my Xbox and TV. However, when I plug the flash drive into my computer and try to format it to FAT32, it won't let me. I'm just wondering why this is happening and how I can successfully format my 128GB USB flash drive to FAT32. Any suggestions would be appreciated!"

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Why format a 128GB USB to FAT32?

FAT32 is a file system used on Windows PCs, USB flash drives, microSD cards, flash drives, memory sticks, and more.

1. FAT32 is compatible with a wide range of operating systems. (Smartphones, tablets, computers, digital cameras, gaming consoles, security cameras, etc.) This is the main reason for using the FAT32 file system on a USB or SD card.

2. NTFS and other file systems are not supported by the NAS device.

3. Most gaming consoles like PSP, PS3, PS4, Xbox only support disks or USB drives formatted with the FAT32 file system.

Why Can't I Format USB to FAT32 in Windows?

Normally, if you want to know how to format USB to FAT32 in Windows, you just need to right-click it and select the "Format" option from the context menu. Then choose the file system you want from the drop-down list. However, when you attempt to format a 64GB USB flash drive or 128GB USB flash drive to FAT32, something may go wrong. You may find that the FAT32 file system option is not available. What causes this error? The reason is that by default, Windows File Explorer, Diskpart, and Disk Management will format USB flash drives under 32GB to FAT32, while USB flash drives larger than 32GB to exFAT or NTFS.

Windows does not support formatting USB flash drives larger than 32 GB as FAT32. You might encounter the following error when your USB is larger than 32GB. Share this article to let more people know about the issue.

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1. You won't find a FAT32 formatting option in File Manager.

Windows Explorer

2. If you try to format a 128GB USB drive via Diskpart, you get an error: The volume is too large.

"Too large in volume"

3. Windows Disk Management does not support formatting a FAT32 partition larger than 32 GB. The FAT32 option is not available in the formatting window.

Disk Management FAT32

Thus, with these three common formatting utilities, you can't format a USB flash drive larger than 32 GB in Windows. Fortunately, there's a third-party FAT32 formatting tool and a built-in Windows utility that can help.

Two Ways to Successfully Format 128GB USB to FAT32

Aside from the methods mentioned above, you can also try the following ways to format a 128GB flash drive to FAT32:

Warning
You are advised to back up important data, as formatting will delete all data on the partition.

Method 1: Format the 128GB Flash Drive to FAT32 Using Tools

AOMEI Partition Assistant is a partition software with flexible and advanced formatting features. It can perfectly get around the formatting limitations of Windows Disk Management, helping you format a 128GB USB flash drive to FAT32 effortlessly.

AOMEI Partition Assistant Home is a free utility that not only lets you partition your Windows system without losing data, but also includes partition and disk copy wizards to make cloning drives or backing up quickly and easily. - techradar.com

Please download and install this secure software on your computer, connect your storage device to the PC, and follow the steps below to format USB to FAT32 in Windows 10:

Step 1. Launch Partition Master, right click the partition you want to format and choose "Format".

Step 2: In the new window, type in the partition label, select the FAT32/EXT2/EXT3/EXT4 file system, and set the cluster size as needed, then click “OK”.

Step 3: A warning window will appear. Click “Yes” to continue.

Step 4. Click on the "Execute 1 Task" button on the top left to preview the changes, and then click "Apply" to begin formatting the partition to FAT32/EXT2/EXT3/EXT4.

Method 2: How to Format USB to FAT32 using PowerShell

Windows PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language.

Caution:
1. Formatting a 128GB USB drive to FAT32 may take a few hours. If you want to format it quickly, it is recommended that you use the Partition Master for formatting.
2. The formatting process might fail.

1. Press the keyboard shortcut Windows key + X, then choose "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" from the menu.

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2. In the PowerShell window, type format /FS:FAT32 x:

powershell fat32

Video Tutorial: 4 Ways to Format to FAT32

Conclusions

If you search for “how to format USB to FAT32,” you'll find simple formatting options through File Explorer, Diskpart, and Disk Management. However, for formatting a 128 GB flash drive to FAT32, the Partition Master tool is highly recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Formatting a 128GB USB Flash Drive in UTF-8

1. Can a 128GB flash drive be formatted to FAT32?

File Explorer, Diskpart, and Disk Management only support formatting flash drives with partitions less than 32 GB. You can use a professional and straightforward tool – AOMEI Partition Assistant to complete the formatting process.

How do I format a large USB drive to FAT32?

  • Right-click your USB drive and select "Format."
  • In the window that pops up, set the File System to FAT32 and click "OK."
  • Click "Perform Format."

3. What is a powerful FAT32 formatting tool?

    • Partition Master tool.
    • PowerShell.
    • Disk Management.
    • File Explorer.
    • Disk commands.

4. Can I format a 64GB flash drive to FAT32?

Due to the limitations of FAT32, you can't format a 64GB flash drive to FAT32 directly. We recommend using a third-party formatting tool – AOMEI Partition Assistant.