If you've got an SD or microSD card, knowing how to format it is essential. Here's how to do that on Android devices, computers, and cameras.

Three ways to format an SD Card have been explained here. We also explain what to do if your SD Card won’t format on Windows 11/10.

Before you start using that SD card or microSD card, you're going to want to format it. Here's how, six different ways.

You can format an SD card using Windows, Mac, and Android devices, and likely your digital camera too.

NOTE: If you are inserting an SD card for the first time on your Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) and its file system is not compatible or unreadable, your tablet will prompt you to format the card first.

We show you how you can fix an SD card that won't format on your Windows PC. One of these proven solutions is sure to help you.

Learn how to format an SD card on the Steam Deck before you can use it to expand your device's storage.