Can I format a flash drive to FAT32 on a Mac?

Into your Mac, plug in the USB drive. Next, select Applications>Utilities and then launch Disk UtilityFrom the disk utility sidebar, select the USB drive. From the disk utility toolbar, chose Erase. Give the formatted disk a name and select either MS-DOS (FAT32) or ExFat from the format menu.

Why is FAT32 not an option Mac?

The reason why MS-DOS (FAT32) is greyed out on your Mac could be that the option is unavailable for the USB drive you are formatting. For example, Mac doesn’t allow you to format 32 GB and smaller SD cards as MS-DOS (FAT32).

How do I format my flash drive to FAT32?

Right-click on your USB flash drive③, then select [Format]④. Select File system to [FAT32]⑤, then click [Start]⑥. A notice appeared to remind that all data on the USB flash drive will be deleted. Click [OK]⑦ to start formatting your USB flash drive.

How do I format a USB stick on a Mac?

1 Format a USB Drive with a Mac

  1. Insert a USB drive into your USB port.
  2. macOS will recognize the drive and show its icon on the desktop.
  3. Launch Disk Utility.
  4. Select your USB drive from the list on the left.
  5. Select Erase at the top.
  6. Type in a Name for the drive, then select a Format.

How do I format a Sandisk flash drive on a Mac?

How To Format Micro SD Cards And USB Drives

  1. Plug the device into your Mac.
  2. Go to Applications ➙ Utilities and launch Disk Utility.
  3. Select the relevant device or drive in the left sidebar and click Erase.
  4. Give the device a name and choose the desired format (more on that below)
  5. Click Erase to reformat the device.

What format should my flash drive be for Mac and PC?

If you’re frequently using both Macs and PCs with the same drive, the ideal solution is to configure a USB drive with a file system that both operating systems can read. That file system is called exFAT, and it’s designed for flash media cross-platform compatibility.