How to format a USB storage device on a Mac

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Most external hard drives and USB drives can be used with Mac computers if you format them appropriately with Disk Utility.

Steps

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Step 1. Connect your USB drive to your Mac

Step 2. Open the Applications folder and click on Utilities

Step 3. Select "Disk Utility"

The Disk Utility window will open.

Step 4. Click on the name of the USB drive

It will appear in the left pane of the Disk Utility window.

Step 5. Click "Erase" at the top of the window

Step 6. Open the "Format" menu

Step 7. Select "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)" or another file system format

This option will ensure that your USB drive is fully compatible with your Mac, because by default most USB drives are pre-formatted to run on Windows.

Step 8. Enter a name for the USB drive in the Name line

Step 9. Click "Erase" in the lower right corner

Step 10. Click Erase again when prompted

The USB drive is formatted and ready to use on your Mac.