{"id":171414,"date":"2024-08-19T08:06:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T12:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=171414"},"modified":"2025-08-27T12:12:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:12:19","slug":"format-drive-fat32-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/format-drive-fat32-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to format a USB drive as FAT32 on Windows 11, 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To format a drive with FAT32 on Windows 11 (or Windows 10), open <strong>File Explorer,<\/strong> click on <strong>&#8220;This PC,&#8221;<\/strong> right-click the drive, choose <strong>&#8220;Format,&#8221;<\/strong> select <strong>&#8220;FAT32,&#8221;<\/strong> confirm the label, and click <strong>&#8220;Start.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You can also use the Command Prompt and PowerShell to convert a USB flash drive with the FAT32 file system.<\/li>\n<li>File Explorer limits the format size to 32GB, but starting on Windows 11 build 27686, you can format drives up to 2TB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 2\/13\/2025: <\/strong>On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a> (and 10), you can format drives as FAT32, and in this guide, I will show you multiple ways to complete this configuration through File Explorer, Settings, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.<\/p>\n<p>Although you would typically use <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-ntfs-vs-refs-file-systems-differ\/\">NTFS<\/a> as the file system for drives connected to Windows, sometimes, you may still need to use FAT32 since this file system is often required on USB flash drives to store the BIOS file to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-asus-motherboard-bios-uefi-dynamic-lighting-windows-11\/\">update the firmware<\/a> on your computer&#8217;s motherboard. Printers may require the file system to read images you want to print directly from the USB. If you have a digital camera, you may need to format the SD Card with FAT32 to make the storage available on the device. Other platforms may also need this file system.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s FAT32?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>FAT32<\/strong> (File Allocation Table 32) has been a widely used older file system format for many years due to its simplicity and compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.). It&#8217;s still relevant today, especially for devices that require broad compatibility, as I previously mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>However, it has some limitations. For example, it has a 4GB limit for files, meaning you cannot store those larger than 4GB. The maximum partition size can be 32GB, but in the latest version of Windows 11, the Format tool has been updated to support up to 2TB drives. Also, it has a slower performance than the NTFS file system.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, you would only use FAT32 for external and USB flash drives, not for the primary or secondary internal drives. However, it&#8217;s possible to format internal drives as long as the partition you want to format is equal to or less than 32GB. (Currently, if you want to format a larger partition, you would have to choose the exFAT file format.)<\/p>\n<h2>FAT32 vs. exFAT?<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to FAT32, you will also find the <strong>exFAT<\/strong> (Extensible File Allocation Table) option, a similar file system, which has been created to overcome the limitations of FAT32. For example, exFAT has a file limit of 16EB, while the partition can be as big as 128PB.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s a file system?<\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>file system<\/strong> is like a librarian for your computer. It organizes and manages the system and your files and folders stored on a drive so you can easily find and access them.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will explain the quick steps to format a drive using the legacy file system on Windows 11 as well as on <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#format_drive_fat32_windows\">Format USB flash drive using FAT32 on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#format_drive_fat32_settings\">Format USB flash drive using FAT32 from Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#format_drive_fat32_cmd\">Format USB flash drive using FAT32 with Command Prompt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#format_drive_fat32_powershell\">Format USB flash drive using FAT32 with PowerShell<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"format_drive_fat32_windows\">Format USB flash drive using FAT32 on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To format a USB flash drive (of up to 32GB) using the FAT32 file system, connect the storage to the computer and use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>This PC<\/strong> from the left pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the USB flash drive and choose the <strong>Format<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171419\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/explorer-format-option.webp?resize=827%2C494&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"File Explorer Format option\" width=\"827\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/explorer-format-option.webp?w=961&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 961w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/explorer-format-option.webp?resize=300%2C179&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/explorer-format-option.webp?resize=150%2C90&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>FAT32<\/strong> option in the &#8220;File system&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171420\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/drive-format-fat32-file-system.webp?resize=827%2C494&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Drive format with FAT32 file system\" width=\"827\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/drive-format-fat32-file-system.webp?w=961&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 961w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/drive-format-fat32-file-system.webp?resize=300%2C179&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/drive-format-fat32-file-system.webp?resize=150%2C90&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use the default size for the &#8220;Allocation unit size&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm a name for the drive in the &#8220;Volume label&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>Quick Format<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the storage will be formatted using FAT32.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that starting on <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-build-27686-new-features\/\">Windows 11 build 27686<\/a>, Microsoft is updating the tool to support drives up to 2TB.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that Windows will usually choose the default allocation unit size based on the disk size and file system. For most users, sticking with the default is recommended. The &#8220;Allocation unit size&#8221; is the smallest unit of storage space a file system can allocate on a disk. A smaller allocation unit size is better for storing many small files, preventing wasted space. A larger allocation unit size can improve performance when storing large files.<\/p>\n<p>If the Format tool is not showing a specific drive, this is expected behavior since the tool only allows removable storage under 32GB. Only on devices running Windows 11 build 27686 and higher releases will you see drives larger than 32GB and less than 2TB. If you must format a specific storage that doesn&#8217;t appear in the graphical tool, then you can use the Command Prompt or PowerShell options.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/liOfSzkF2_0?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"format_drive_fat32_settings\">Format USB flash drive using FAT32 from Settings<\/h2>\n<p>To format a drive as FAT32 from the Settings app on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Storage<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>&#8220;Advanced storage settings&#8221;<\/strong> under the &#8220;Storage management&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Disks &amp; volumes<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171556\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/settings-diesks-volumes.webp?resize=827%2C498&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Advanced storage settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/settings-diesks-volumes.webp?w=954&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 954w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/settings-diesks-volumes.webp?resize=300%2C181&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/settings-diesks-volumes.webp?resize=150%2C90&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the drive you want to format.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Properties<\/strong> button on the volume (not the drive).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171558\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/settings-open-driver-properties.webp?resize=827%2C501&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Settings open drive properties\" width=\"827\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/settings-open-driver-properties.webp?w=954&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 954w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/settings-open-driver-properties.webp?resize=300%2C182&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/settings-open-driver-properties.webp?resize=947%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 947w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/settings-open-driver-properties.webp?resize=150%2C91&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> If the drive is empty, click the <strong>&#8220;Create volume&#8221;<\/strong> button and choose the drive label, letter, and file system.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Format<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-settings-format-option.webp?resize=827%2C498&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Settings format option\" width=\"827\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-settings-format-option.webp?w=954&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 954w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-settings-format-option.webp?resize=300%2C181&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-settings-format-option.webp?resize=150%2C90&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm a drive label.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>FAT32<\/strong> option in the File System setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-settings-format-fat32.webp?resize=827%2C501&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Settings format FAT32\" width=\"827\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-settings-format-fat32.webp?w=954&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 954w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-settings-format-fat32.webp?resize=300%2C182&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-settings-format-fat32.webp?resize=947%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 947w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-settings-format-fat32.webp?resize=150%2C91&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Perform a quick format&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Format<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the USB flash drive will be formatted using the FAT32 file system.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"format_drive_fat32_cmd\">Format USB flash drive using FAT32 with Command Prompt<\/h2>\n<p>To format a USB flash drive using the FAT32 file system, connect the storage to the computer and use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and choose the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to format the USB drive using FAT32 on Windows 11 (or 10) and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>format \/q \/fs:fat32 d: \/v:label<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171421\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/format-drive-fat32-cmd.webp?resize=827%2C423&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt format drive using FAT32\" width=\"827\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/format-drive-fat32-cmd.webp?w=902&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 902w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/format-drive-fat32-cmd.webp?resize=300%2C153&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/format-drive-fat32-cmd.webp?resize=150%2C77&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>&#8220;d:&#8221;<\/strong> for the drive letter of the drive you want to format. Also, change the <strong>&#8220;label&#8221;<\/strong> for the name you want to use on the drive. The <strong>&#8220;q&#8221;<\/strong> option is to perform a &#8220;quick&#8221; format. If you don&#8217;t use this option, the full format can take a long time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the existing partition will be formatted with the FAT32 file system using the default allocation unit size.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_171494\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-171494\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cmd-volume-too-big-fat32.webp?resize=827%2C193&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt FAT32 size error\" width=\"827\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cmd-volume-too-big-fat32.webp?w=1103&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1103w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cmd-volume-too-big-fat32.webp?resize=300%2C70&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cmd-volume-too-big-fat32.webp?resize=1020%2C238&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cmd-volume-too-big-fat32.webp?resize=150%2C35&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Command Prompt FAT32 size error \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You cannot run this command on drives larger than 32GB. If you do, you will receive a message stating, <strong>&#8220;The volume is too big for FAT32. Format failed.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"format_drive_fat32_powershell\">Format USB flash drive using FAT32 with PowerShell<\/h2>\n<p>To format a flash drive using the FAT32 file system through PowerShell, connect the storage to the computer and use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PowerShell<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and choose the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to format the USB drive using FAT32 and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Format-Volume -DriveLetter D -FileSystem FAT32 -NewFileSystemLabel label<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171423\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/powershell-format-fat32.webp?resize=827%2C327&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell format using FAT32\" width=\"827\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/powershell-format-fat32.webp?w=916&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 916w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/powershell-format-fat32.webp?resize=300%2C119&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/powershell-format-fat32.webp?resize=150%2C59&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>&#8220;D&#8221;<\/strong> for the drive letter of the drive you want to format. Also, change the <strong>&#8220;label&#8221;<\/strong> for the name you want to use on the drive. If you want to perform a full format, you also have to append the <code><span class=\"hljs-parameter\">-Full<\/span><\/code><span class=\"hljs-parameter\"><code> -Force<\/code> options. For example, <code>Format-Volume -DriveLetter D -FileSystem FAT32 -NewFileSystemLabel label -Full -Force<\/code>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the command will perform a quick format using the FAT32 file system.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_171495\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-171495\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/powershell-format-volume-size-not-supported.webp?resize=827%2C216&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell Format-Volume FAT32 size error\" width=\"827\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/powershell-format-volume-size-not-supported.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/powershell-format-volume-size-not-supported.webp?resize=300%2C78&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/powershell-format-volume-size-not-supported.webp?resize=1020%2C266&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/powershell-format-volume-size-not-supported.webp?resize=150%2C39&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">PowerShell Format-Volume FAT32 size error \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You cannot run this command on PowerShell on drives larger than 32GB. If you do, you will receive a message stating, <strong>&#8220;Format-Volume: Size Not Supported.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can use these instructions as long as the drive has an existing partition. If the drive is empty, it won&#8217;t even appear on File Explorer, and you must <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-partition-windows-11\/\">create a partition<\/a> before you can format it.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, I&#8217;m only showing three ways to format a USB flash drive, but you can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/format-drive-windows-11\/\">Disk Management and the Settings app to format a drive on Windows 11<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update February 13, 2025:<\/strong> This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can format a drive as FAT32 from File Explorer, Settings, Command Prompt, and PowerShell, and in this guide, I will show you how.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":171424,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2426,23],"tags":[97,19,2540,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-171414","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-advanced","tag-how-to","tag-windows-10","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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