How to Format a Memory card in Windows, Android, and Mac

Usually, when your device starts running slow and takes so much time to open an app, then it means your memory card storage is full, and your device can’t take the load anymore. Most of the times, some viruses enter your memory card. So, here are some steps to erase and format your memory card in your Windows, Android, and Mac.

How to Format Memory Card in Windows

Here is the process of the formatting memory card in Windows. Follow the instructions carefully.

• First, you can check if your computer has a memory card slot.


• After that, you can insert a memory card into the adapter.


• Now you can connect your memory card into the computer’s USB port.


• Launch the Windows Start icon.


• Select This PC option.


• After that, locate your memory card.


• Tap right on your memory card option.


• After that, you can see the format option. Click on it.


• Select the File system option, and you can see a drop-down menu.


• In the file system’s drop-down menu are FAT32, NTFS, and exFAT.


• Choose what you want, and if you wish to go for depth formatting, then you should untick the Quick Format option.


• Now you can click Start and begin the process of formatting.

How to Format Memory Card in Android

Here is the process of the formatting memory card in Android. Follow the instructions carefully.

• Ensure your memory card is already insert your Android.


• After that, launch your Android’s Settings.


• In Settings, select the Storage option.


• Now, Click on your memory card option.


• After that, choose three dotted menu option. It is located in the top right hand side of the screen.


• Click on Storage Settings.


• After that, click on Format as internal.


• Now, select ERASE and FORMAT, and your format process will begin.

How to Format Memory Card in Mac

Here is the process of the formatting memory card in Mac. Follow the instructions carefully.

• Confirm to see if your computer has a memory card slot.


• After that insert your memory into an adapter.


• Then take your memory card and connect your computer’s USB port.


• Then you can see the Spotlight icon in the top of the screen. Click on it.


• And enter Disk utility in spotlight icon.


• Then double tap on Disk utility and click on your memory card.


• After that, select Erase.


• Then choose Format from the drop-down box.


• Before you select the Format, you have to set up your file size.


• Then click Erase, and the formatting process will begin.

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