Format SD card under Windows - how it works

If you want to completely delete all data on your SD card, formatting in Windows is recommended. We'll show you how it's done.

Windows: Format SD card

1. Press the "Windows" and "E" keys simultaneously so that the Explorer opens.
2. At the bottom of the window you will now find the SD card. Right click on it and select the "Format" option.
3. If you have no special requirements, click on the "Restore device standards" button below.
4. Since most SD cards are used in digital cameras, you should select "FAT32" as the format above. If this is not available, select "FAT".
5. Activate the checkmark in front of the "Quick format" option and click on the "Start" button below.
6. If you confirm with "OK", the SD card will be formatted. When the process is finished, close the window with "OK" and "Close".
7. Tip: We will show you how to format the SD card under Android in the next tip.

If your SD card or USB stick is defective, you can still save the data.