{"id":194739,"date":"2021-03-04T12:30:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T09:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-quickly-format-an-sd-card-on-mac\/"},"modified":"2021-03-04T12:30:13","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T09:30:13","slug":"how-to-quickly-format-an-sd-card-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-format-an-sd-card-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Quickly Format an SD Card on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Quickly Format an SD Card on Mac&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-711907 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sd-card-next-to-an-apple-macbook.jpg\" alt=\"MacBook User Formatting an SD Card\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moscow-russia-april-5-2019-closed-1360270094\" data-credittext=\"Aleksey Khilko\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/moscow-russia-april-5-2019-closed-1360270094\">Aleksey Khilko\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are times when an SD Card starts acting weird. Once you have backed up your data, the only sure-fire way of resetting the SD card is by formatting it. Here\u2019s how to quickly format an SD card on Mac.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a long-time Mac user, you might be familiar with the Disk Utility. It\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> that lets you manage and format internal and external storage. While it works great for SSDs and hard drives, it\u2019s a bit weird when it comes to formatting SD cards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use Your Mac&#8217;s Disk Utility to Partition, Wipe, Repair, Restore, and Copy Drives<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, there\u2019s a quicker and easier way to format an SD card. SD Association\u2019s own SD Card Formatter app lets you format an SD card in just a couple of clicks.\u00a0The application supports SD\/SDHC\/SDXC cards.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, visit SD Association\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sdcard.org\/downloads\/formatter\/\">SD Card Formatter download page<\/a>. From here, click the \u201cFor Mac\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-For-Mac-from-SD-Card-Formatter-Download-Page.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"177\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down and click \u201cAccept\u201d to accept the terms and conditions. Now, the app will be downloaded to the Downloads folder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-Accept-From-Terms-Page.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"121\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go to the Downloads folder and double-click the \u201cSDCardFormatterv5_Mac\u201d zip file.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Open-SD-Card-Formatter-Zip.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"334\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This will expand into a folder with the same name. Double-click the folder to open it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Open-SD-Card-Formatter-App.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"334\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, double-click the installer package.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Open-SD-Card-Formatter-Installer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"334\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, follow the process to install the SD Card Formatter app.<\/p>\n<p>Once the app is installed, open it with the Applications folder or by using Spotlight search.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use macOS&#8217; Spotlight Like a Champ<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can now connect the SD card to your Mac (using an external card reader or the SD slot, if your Mac supports the port) and go to the Finder to make sure you have connected the right SD card.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SD-Card-To-Format.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"309\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Back in the SD Card Formatter app, the SD card will show up in the \u201cSelected Card\u201d section. You will also see the details of the SD card, such as the SD card type and capacity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-SD-Card-in-SD-Card-Formatter-App.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"193\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, if you want to reformat your SD card quickly, choose the \u201cQuick Format\u201d option from the \u201cFormating Options\u201d section. If you want a full overwrite, choose the \u201cOverwrite Format\u201d option. This option will take a lot longer (minutes instead of seconds).<\/p>\n<p>Then, from the \u201cVolume Label\u201d section, you can choose to rename the SD card if you want.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Select-Formatting-Options-and-Give-a-Volume-Name.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"153\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re done, click the \u201cFormat\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Click-Format-to-Start-Formatting-Process.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"420\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the pop-up message, click the \u201cContinue\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Click-Continue-from-Popup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"420\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the password for your user account and click the \u201cOK\u201d button to allow the app to reformat the SD card.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Enter-Password-and-Click-OK.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"208\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The app will now require permission to access the removable volume (the SD card). Here, click the \u201cOK\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Click-OK-to-Give-App-Access-to-SD-Card.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"230\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>All you have to do now is wait. If you selected the \u201cQuick Format\u201d option, the process will be done in a couple of seconds and you\u2019ll see a \u201cFormat Complete\u201d message pop up.<\/p>\n<p>This pop-up will show the details for the newly formatted drive. Click the \u201cOK\u201d button to exit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Click-OK-From-Format-Finished-Popup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"420\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. You have now formatted the SD card.<\/p>\n<p>When you go back to the Finder, you will find the newly formatted drive, with the new name, in the sidebar. When you select the drive, it will be empty.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Newly-Formatted-SD-Card-in-Finder.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"334\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You are now free to copy files and folders to the SD card.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>If you want to format a USB drive, we recommend that you use the Disk Utility app itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Erase and Format a USB Drive on Your Mac<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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