Is 64GB Too Big for FAT32?
Is this possible to format a 64GB drive to FAT32? I've tried to use devmgmt.msc to format my drive to FAT32 but the process stuck at 99%, and then an error message saying "Volume too Big" showed up. Is 64GB too big for FAT32? Can I even format it to FAT32? Thanks in advance!
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Oliver· Answered on May 16, 2024
No, a 64GB USB drive or SD card can be formatted to FAT32 despite the limitations of the file system.
Although Windows limits users from formatting a drive larger than 32GB to FAT32, specialized third-party software can bypass this and format your drive to FAT32 if needed. So, a 64GB drive is acceptable for the FAT32 file system.
You can use a third-party formatter like EaseUS Partition Master to complete the operation for free.
Here are the steps:
Step 1. Connect your USB drive or SD card to your PC and open EaseUS Partition Master.
Step 2. In the Partition Manager tab, select the partition of the USB drive/SD card and choose "Format."
Step 3. Set the File system as FAT32, confirm the message, and start the process.
If your current drive is using NTFS format and there is important data stored on it, you can resort to the better feature in EaseUS Partition Master - NTFS to FAT. This feature can convert NTFS to FAT32 without losing data on your drive.
Below are the steps:
Step 1. Launch EaseUS Partition Master and select the target partition.
Step 2. Choose "Advanced" > "NTFS to FAT" and confirm the message.
Step 3. Apply and execute the task.
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