SD Memory Card Formatter for Windows/Mac
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SD Memory Card Formatter 5.0.3 for SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDUC
The SD Memory Card Formatter formats SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card and SDUC Memory Card (respectively SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDUC Cards) complying with the SD File System Specification created by the SD Association (SDA).
It is strongly recommended to use the SD Memory Card Formatter to format SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDUC Cards rather than using formatting tools provided with individual operating systems. In general, formatting tools provided with operating systems can format various storage media including SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDUC Cards, but it may not be optimized for SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDUC Cards and it may result in lower performance.
SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDUC Cards have a “Protected Area” for SD Card security purposes. The SD Memory Card
Formatter does not format the protected area in the SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDUC Cards. The protected area shall be formatted by
an appropriate PC application or SD host devices that provide SD security function.
Note: SDUC Card has no Protected Area.
The SD Memory Card Formatter doesn’t support SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDUC Card encrypted by the “BitLocker To Go” functionality of Windows. Please format the SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDUC Card after it has been unlocked.
System Requirements
Operating Systems:
| SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDUC | |
| Windows | Windows 10 Version 22H2 Windows 11 Version 22H2 Windows 11 Version 23H2 Windows 11 Version 24H2 |
| Mac | macOS 11 Big Sur macOS 12 Monterey macOS 13 Ventura macOS 14 Sonoma macOS 15 Sequoia Note: If you have a Mac with Apple silicon, e.g. M1, you might be asked to install Rosetta in order to open the SD Card Formatter. |
Important Notice:
Administrator Rights is required for Windows and macOS to execute
SD Memory Card Formatter.
SD Interface Devices
The following interface devices can be used to access SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDUC memory cards:
- SD Card slot on PC
- USB SD Card reader for USB2.0, USB3.0, USB3.1 & USB-C
Always confirm that the device is compatible with the SD, SDHC, SDXC or SDUC memory card before formatting.
SD Memory Card Formatter Download for Windows/Mac
Developed by Tuxera
User’s Manual of SD Memory Card Formatter for Windows/Mac
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