you could format larger SD cards on Windows, but only with a third-party tool.
The built-in formatting tool on Mac will let you format large SD cards without any third-party apps.
Formatting your SD card will delete all of the files from the gear.
If you dont want to lose your files,back up your databefore proceeding.
hit the File system drop down, and selectFAT32.
Save the file on your setup.
Right click HPUSBDisk.exe in File Explorer, and selectRun as administrator.
poke the unit drop down, and select yourSD card.
tap the file system drop down, and selectFAT32.
Name the SD card if you want, and clickStart.
The formatting process will start now, so only click start if youre ready.
Heres how to format an SD card to FAT32 on a Mac:
OpenDisk Utility.
Click yourSD cardin the External section.
Rename the card if you want, and tap on theFormatdrop down.
ClickMS-DOS (FAT).
The SD card will start formatting as soon as you click Erase.
Why Cant Windows Format Large SD Cards in FAT32?
FAT32 is an old file system with limitations new file systems dont have.
FAT32 places a hard limit on how much space a equipment can have.
It also cant handle large files.
You’ll find formatting information in the Info window, under General and next to Format.
