APFS (Apple File System): This is a relatively new drive format from Apple that is now macOS’s default.

If you’re not sure which format to choose, here are some pointers: You’ll see the drive’s current format already selected, like so: Next, choose the format that you’re going to reformat the drive to. You can name it anything you like, or simply leave the name the same In the sidebar of Disk Utility, click the USB drive you want to format and then click Erase in the toolbar at the top of the window.Ī dropdown menu should appear asking you to rename your drive. Next, press command + spacebar to pull up Spotlight, type “Disk Utility”, and hit return.

Make sure that there are no files on the drive that you wish to keep because the formatting process will erase everything on the drive. Once your USB drive is plugged into your Mac, open Finder. Depending on which Mac you’re using, you may need to use a flash drive that has a USB C socket or an adapter from USB A to USB C. First, plug your USB drive into your Mac. The simplest way to format a USB on macOS is through the Disk Utility.

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