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How to format your SD card in FAT32

This article explains how to format an SD card to FAT32, including instructions for both Windows and macOS.


Before you start: make sure you make a copy of all files on local disk, formatting the SD will cause all the files on it to be erased.


Quick summary:

  • Right click the SD card in File Manager > Format, select FAT32, then click Start > OK.
  • iMapper Racer 2: use only SD cards that have max capacity of 16GB
  • iMapper Racer 3: you can use SD cards up to 32GB
  • On a Mac, open Disk Utility, then click your SD card > Erase > Format > MS-DOS (FAT) > Erase.



For Windows

Here’s how to format an SD card to FAT32 using Windows File Manager:


  1. Select This PC in File Manager, and right click your SD card in the Devices section.



  1. Click Format.



  1. Click the File system drop down, and select FAT32.



  1. Click Start.



  1. Click OK.



The SD card will be formatted immediately after you click OK.


For MacOs

How to Format an SD Card to FAT32 on a Mac:


  1. Open Disk Utility.



  1. Click your SD card in the External section.



  1. Click Erase.



  1. Rename the card if you want, and click on the **Format **drop down.



  1. Click MS-DOS (FAT).



  1. Click Erase.



The SD card will start formatting as soon as you click Erase.



Updated on: 16/09/2024

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