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Formatting SanDisk memory card products in FAT32 format using third-party Windows applications
How do I format my 64GB (or larger capacity) SanDisk memory card with the FAT32 file system in Windows?
NOTE: Formatting deletes all data on your SanDisk memory card. Please be sure to back up all data on your SanDisk product prior to formatting. 
Disclaimer Notice: Use of Third-Party Software or Web Sites


There are various free third-party Windows applications that can be used to format SanDisk memory cards in the FAT32 file system for use in devices that do not support the exFAT file system. We recommend the following applications available for download at Softpedia:

NOTE: Please make sure to close all open instances of Windows File Explorer prior to formatting your SanDisk product with these applications. Not doing so may result in the an error when attempting to begin the format process.

 



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