Once you complete the steps, the process will create a new partition and set up the file system, fixing common problems with the flash drive, including data corruption.
(Optional) Check the "Enable file and folder compression" option. As a result, this process can take a long time, depending on the drive size. If you do not check the setting, a full format operation will be performed, and it will scan for bad sectors and write zeros in all sectors deleting the data. Quick note: The "Quick format" option only deletes the file system table and the root folder, but the data may still be recoverable. Under the "Format options" section, select the Quick format option. In the "Volume label" field, confirm a drive name that will appear in File Explorer. 
Use the default selection in the "Allocation unit size" drop-down menu. However, if you think you might use the device on a Linux machine, "FAT32" is the best option, even though you will be limited to 4GB file sizes. Quick tip: If you plan to use the removable storage on Windows 10 and macOS systems, you may want to select the "exFAT" option for compatibility. Use the "File system" drop-down menu and select the NTFS option. Finally, click on OK and then select Erase.This is a complete process of formatting a USB drive on Mac. But keep in mind this step will increase the time of the format.Ħ. This will let you choose how securely you want the files to be deleted.Just move the slider to right, the further it moves, the more passes the erase feature will make meaning that the files will be removed discreetly. Next from the drop-down menu, select the type of format you want.If the USB flash drive, has some sensitive data, click on Security tab. 
Now select Erase from toolbar that is situated at top of window.Next a window will drop down here type a specific name for formatted drive.ĥ. Next navigate to Applications and select Utilities, then select Disk Utility by double-clicking on it.Ĥ. Note: – Formatting will wipe the entire data, so make sure the drive contains no important data on it. The latest MacBook Pro or MacBook Air have only USB-C type connectors, so if you have the recent Mac’s, you will require an adaptor to convert from USB-C to USB-A.Ģ. To format a USB drive, follow these steps:ġ.
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