FAT ( File Allocation Table ): A file system compatible with other operating systems like Linux and macOS. USB drive and SD card manufacturers commonly use FAT32 for universal compatibility across different operating systems and even phones.
FAT32 is an ancient file system and has its limitations. Fat32 cannot be used on drives more prominent than 16TB, and you cannot upload a file larger than 4GB.
This post will analyze how to format a USB flash drive in FAT32 on a computer or laptop running Windows 11/10.
Ways to Format a USB Drive to FAT32 on Windows 11/10
1. With the built-in tool
1. Open ” This PC ” and right-click on the USB flash drive shown as a local drive, and select ” Format “.
2. In the File system column, select Fat32 and click Start, after which all data will be deleted, and a new Fat32 file system will be created on the flash drive.
2. Using PowerShell and CMD
1. Insert the USB drive into the USB port of a computer or laptop and remember the letter.
2. Next, run PowerShell or Command Prompt as an administrator and enter the following command to format the flash drive to FAT32. Replace the letter G with your own, which was remembered under the guise of a flash drive.
- format /FS:FAT32 G:
