How To Format an External Hard Drive for Mac - Everything You Need To Know

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Learn how to format an external hard drive, SSD, or a usb flash drive on mac for both mac and windows. I explain the differences between the formats AFPS, Mac OS Extended (Journaled), MS-DOS (FAT), and ExFAT in Disk Utility and show you which is the best to use.
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Eject all other drives connected to your mac
0:38 - What to expect when connecting a windows NTFS formatted drive or usb drive to a mac
1:21 - Using Disk Utility to format an external drive or usb thumb drive on a mac
1:57 - What to do if you don't see APFS and other options in format menu in Disk Utility
3:05 - Explaining AFPS (Apple File System) and when to use it for formatting a drive
3:57 - Running test to see if AFPS, Mac OS extended, or ExFAT is faster transfer speeds
4:37 - Why you shouldn't format an external drive to AFPS
5:16 - Explaining Mac OS Extended Journaled Format
5:52 - Explaining MS DOS (FAT) Format
6:14 - ExFAT format is compatible with both Mac and Windows
6:40 - Explaining Case Sensitive and Encryption formats on mac
7:22 - Finishing my example of formatting an external drive to Mac OS Extended Journaled
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@JavierMercedes 4 года назад

If this was helpful leave a comment! To Summarize how to format your external hard drives on Mac. Use Disk Utility. Use the Mac OS Extended Journaled format if you work on Mac computers only (choose APFS instead if you work with newer Macs and have a SSD or flash drive.) If you want the external drive to work on both Windows and Mac then choose ExFAT. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Eject all other drives connected to your mac 0:38 - What to expect when connecting a windows NTFS formatted drive or usb drive to a mac 1:21 - Using Disk Utility to format an external drive or usb thumb drive on a mac 1:57 - What to do if you don't see APFS and other options in format menu in Disk Utility 3:05 - Explaining AFPS (Apple File System) and when to use it for formatting a drive 3:57 - Running test to see if AFPS, Mac OS extended, or ExFAT is faster transfer speeds 4:37 - Why you shouldn't format an external drive to AFPS 5:16 - Explaining Mac OS Extended Journaled Format 5:52 - Explaining MS DOS (FAT) Format 6:14 - ExFAT format is compatible with both Mac and Windows 6:40 - Explaining Case Sensitive and Encryption formats on mac 7:22 - Finishing my example of formatting an external drive to Mac OS Extended Journaled

@KevinSavino 3 года назад

MS DOS limits my file transfer to only 4 GB, is there any format that is compatible for both windows and mac with no file transfer limit?

@emmanuelhernandez4534 3 года назад

i like this very good and easy but my mac is not letting me format it it keep saying error

@emmanuelhernandez4534 3 года назад

can u help me

@shaniyabisburg1844 3 года назад

I have a dumb question. Why can't I just Drag and drop files into the drive when it pops up on my desktop?....

@gretchenjankowski5926 3 года назад

This was so helpful! Thank you for being so articulate, and explaining things so clearly!

@silviaorta1881 3 года назад

Clear and straightforward explanation. I am 80 old and was able to follow the instruction and erase my files. Excellent communicator.

@benposs1040 3 года назад

After poking around the internet for an hour, this is by far the most thorough and easy-to-understand video covering this topic...thanks Javier.

@sarahmacdonald697 2 года назад

totally agree!

@violetlittlebird359 17 дней назад

4 years ago, but as useful as back then. The most straightforward, uncomplicated explanation. Thank You .

@marklouiston2442 3 года назад

Thank you Javier for jumping right into the topic, speaking fast and concisely, and conveying excellent relevant info in the least amount of time.

@fonsecamikester 4 года назад

This was the best explanation I've seen about formatting external hard drives. Good job Javier, keep em coming 😊

@JavierMercedes 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful for you Michael!

@nameakpan9799 3 года назад

I totally agree. So frustrating

@Phyx1us 3 года назад

I couldn't agree more. The best by far.

@suparnamalhotra 3 года назад

I agree!

@AbdulAziz4CaNaDa 2 года назад

I agree 100%

@12ax7off 3 года назад

Best, most concise explanation of the various format types that I've heard.

@amborg2 2 года назад

Thank you for such a clear, straight forward explanation. My husband used to do these things for me but due to health problems he can't. I'm learning thanks to wonderful people like you. Thank you.

@charlesmcgehee3227 3 года назад

Very well done. Best lesson on the subject I have ever seen or heard. You jammed a lot of good info into this and did not waste any time. Very much appreciated lesson in storage device formatting. Thanks much!

@chrisstein6234 4 года назад

Much more complicated than I expected. Guess that’s why it’s called a hard drive

@JavierMercedes 4 года назад

Soft drive just doesn’t roll off the tongue as well ha! Thanks for watching Chris!

@JoeyMarshall1983 3 года назад

Don’t even get started on floppy disks...

@picsbypixrephotography4696 3 года назад

lol

@Swissco9665 3 года назад

@@picsbypixrephotography4696 😂

@lostlasota461 2 года назад

lmao you legend

@laurenwalters5098 2 года назад

This video was really helpful. I have a stack of hard drives that I haven't been able to use because they were formatted to Windows, but now that I've switched over to Mac they've just been sitting in a cupboard. I've asked people about what I should do, and they just say "oh, just reformat it". Zero further explanation of how to do that... and because I'm an idiot when it comes to technology, I haven't been able to figure it out until coming across your video. So thank you. Super helpful, really detailed information, clear instructions. Loved it. Thanks again. :)

@frederickespanol7007 Год назад

Im a little confused from other RU-vid videos about this topic, but you explain it very well and you nailed. thumbs UP😃

@kellieparker2606 3 года назад

This video was THE best instructional video I've ever had. I cannot tell you how many different youtube videos don't even mention that if you have a Mac - you are probably going to have to reformat your external hard drive that you just bought. I don't think I've ever commented on a video EVER and today is a new day. You helped us so much! Thank you!

@nicknichols4249 3 года назад

Thank You!! I searched all over the web and you're the only one whose instructions and explanation got my Seagate external hard drive to work for my iMac.

@gussmalley 3 года назад

I am so F*&%#$ing appreciative that you took the time to annotate and index your meeting minutes for us. It's the perfect antidote for typical windbaggery.

@JavierMercedes 3 года назад

Glad it helped Gus!

@8illy 3 года назад

you're awesome, informative, and straight to the point

@thatssoakase1244 3 года назад

BILLY !!!

@abelmaharjan4181 2 года назад

BILLYYYYY

@ParthaAquatics Год назад

This is a must watch video for many of the people still out there, searching on how to setup the extranal drives to their mac! It worked immediately for me without any issues, and you have explanined things in such way. Many thanks dude! Cheers 😎👍

@paulndot 4 года назад

YES!! Saved me from buying a new drive. Your tip on NOT using the included software is spot-on! I tried to erase/format my WD easy store a few different times - nothing. Your step by step video was exactly what I needed. THANKS SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge with us!

@JavierMercedes 4 года назад

Glad I could help Paul!

@meganperkins1616 3 года назад

You did a really good job. Thank you for making it simple, quick and professional.

@louisajaneacting351 Год назад

This was the easiest to follow video about tech I've ever seen...I didn't skip a single thing AND I feel like I learnt something! Thanks

@user-eb6eb2hk6q 2 года назад

Excellent tutorial-exactly what I needed. Thank you for the bonus discussion regarding the differences between the format options. 😊

@christiancambre2118 3 года назад

Never found a video so perfectly explain EXACTLY what I needed

@monifabasdeo1890 Год назад

You’re a life saver and thanks for taking the time to explain the different formats

@DJSantero Год назад

Brilliant video, clearly explains everything, and had the EXACT info I needed at the right moment to stop me doing the wrong format for a Time Machine SSD. Wish more videos were this good and clear!

@angelathrasher6342 Год назад

Simple. Clear. Step-by-step. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Javier.

@iAdvancedU 2 года назад

Thank you my brother, simple explanation. 🙏

@michellepulido5839 3 года назад

No even water can be more clear than this video, thanks a lot!!

@roshansharma725 2 года назад

Such a helpful video! You squeezed in all the right details in such a short amount of time!

@LanceCoffman-xs5zm Год назад

This was super helpful! I found this two years later and it is still relevant for the SSD I purchased and my new Mac. Kudos! Cheers.

@annamatejovicova5296 4 года назад

Thank you very much, I did each step of your instruction and working perfectly now!

@JavierMercedes 4 года назад

Glad I could help Annie!

@mr.poopybutthole3434 3 года назад

This was very helpful! I spent hrs trying to figure it out myself. Then I came across this video and did it in less then 5 min! Thank you so much! :)

@stefangreenlee 3 года назад

Thank you for getting straight to the points and not overtalking!!!!!!! And the organizational format is fantastic. You sir are the blueprint for all thats good!

@alexforsyth5895 3 года назад

Absolutely superb explanation, Very easy to follow and I highly recommend this. I just got a new WD Elements 4 TB to back up my files and was puzzled why I couldn't drag and drop files as usual on my Mac. Javier solved my problem! Thanks Javier!

@YakMotley 3 года назад

Great video! Going daily on the videos and running out of space lol!

@brittanydrago 3 года назад

you're a damn life saver, thank you

@kearimmeng7995 2 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video! You’re so intelligent and helpful! I was able to format western digital easystore hard drive on my Mac-book and store my files in here. I am so glad you’ve shared your computer and tech knowledge. I got a lot of value from you and this video.

@kalimarana7836 3 года назад

This was great! Thanks for quickly walking me through the proper install and settings for my new SSD! Loved the video! And ALWAYS important to have back-ups of back-ups of back-ups!

@thinline8504 4 года назад

surprised you don't have more subscribers.. interesting. Seem like a legit tech person....

@JavierMercedes 4 года назад

Thanks Rebbe! Have to start somewhere, I’ll keep putting my content out there, it will come in time.

@margjames8380 Год назад

Great video. What I liked most was that you didn't talk about irrelevant things and you didn't talk slowly. I get frustrated when it takes forever to get the information you need. Loved it.

@YAYGOME 3 года назад

thank you!! Super helpful, so much better than the other guides because you actually explain all the options instead of just saying "use EX FAT"! Take care ☺️

@fengaleng9031 3 года назад

Hey Javier, thanks for the informative video. What if I already have a lot of important files on my external drive? Is there a fast way to backup my files before reformatting?

@victoriarodriguez4186 Год назад

Thank you soo much for this video! Great simple and short explanation for exactly what I’ve needed! Ive had my harddrive for going on two years now and could never find a video that actually explained how to format!! Now I can clear some of the storage space on my macbook🙏🏼

@SueFerreira75 2 года назад

Love it! Clear, concise, understandable and no wasted words. Subbed. Thank you!

@jamesalberto6063 3 года назад

Well done, Javier! Very helpful. Your tutorials will be my go-to from now on!

@b-rollfilmstudios6358 3 года назад

Thank you so much, Javier...watched another video regarding this topic yesterday and walked away uncertain about some things. Found your tutorial today and its all clear now!! You did a great job explaining everything...very clear and concise. I am very new to Mac and technology eludes me at times....I am looking forward to learning more on your channel!

@mcarte17 3 года назад

Superb video, Javier! Super helpful and easy to understand. Happy I stumbled across your channel for all my future mac/tech needs.

@matisselepre228 2 года назад

This video was a blessing to me! I am new to Mac and the photography world and this video was very very helpful. Short, sweet, and to the point. Thank you so much!!

@MiaDiRienzo 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I was reading about how to do this online and it sounded so complicated-it only took me 1 minute following this tutorial! Thank you! :)

@mckennamurdock741 Год назад

This video saved my life!!! I've had a seagate hard drive sitting aorund doing nothing for a year because I couldn't figure out how to get it to work on my mac laptop! I finally decided to tackle the issue again and was searching around and finally came across your video. THANK YOU!!!

@Applefan101 3 года назад

I also wanted to mention that you were the just the only one who mentioned how to search "Disk Utility". For a layman like me it means the world. Thanks bro.

@KeithSellon-Wright Год назад

As a many-year PC guy with my first Mac (Mini - Ventura) this was AWESOME! Had a NTFS drive I needed to repurpose for both Mac & PC and told me all I needed to know. THANK YOU!

@LyricSpencer 2 года назад

Nice! Very nice! Thank you for actually explaining each one because so many videos act like it's not even there. You allow us to make an informed decision.

@caprimariebeauty7712 3 года назад

This was by far the best video I’ve watched regarding external HD’s! My Mac wasn’t reading mine until I saw this video! Thanks so much!

@jamesdonnelly9202 2 года назад

Dude! This video was perfect. Articulate, understandable and very well organized. Thanks!

@mlatrellelove Год назад

so easy to follow! You simplified a complex task ...thanks so much! And it was straight to the point.

@abadgianluca 3 года назад

Love your short and comprehensive videos! (Especially with things timestamped) really helpful!

@marcuslynn Год назад

This came in clutch. I've been having issues with my FCP projects for two full days. Even bought a new computer! Come to realize after chatting with Apple support this is what I needed to know and you even clarified the options more than they did, so thank you so much for this!

@iamdavegray 3 года назад

Fantastic and succinct vid. Thanks man. I wasn’t sure which format to use for an external mechanical bootable hard disk for Mac but this cleared it up!

@edwinburrell7704 3 года назад

I'm was a confused beginner, now that I have encountered your class! WoW, you take no prisoners. Your delivery is not for the faint of Heart, but if you really want to learn & not continue to be LAZY, the WORK done for you. This is for the Faint of Heart. YES, Javier, Bring it. This is the delivery of info without pity as a Military Instructor. Get it or Recycle in life. But, you do have passion for us to timely absorb the wealth of info !!?? Only for some of us you are fast!.But, no excuses we can view your video again, again, again & again until we get it. No tears participants of seeking Knowledge. Hang in there. I'm just 72 y/o who started using Pc's 5-8 yrs ago. ... I may be a couple of yrs behind , But You Younger one's are not to leave me behind! Hang in there! YaHoooooooooo ecddd

@mrpeterpumpkin48 3 года назад

Perfectly helpful, and direct to the point. Additional explanations much appreciated.

@rickztah 3 года назад

Thank you for this vid. I had formatted to the MS-DOS and my 4T went down to 2T. In ExFat I kept the full 4T capacity. Thank you once again

@swayne5735 Год назад

Okay, maybe I've only viewed 100 or so tutorials, but this one by Javier was THE BEST TUTORIAL I'VE SEEN! It could be a prime teaching tool on how to make an efficient, functional tutorial. Javier checked all the boxes & then some. Thank you Javier, I look forward to your future instructions!

@MrSIRCOFF 3 года назад

Javier, much thanks my brother. Keep up the good work. This tutorial was on point big time. I just purchased the SSD Samsung T7 and your explanation made it smooth as butter getting it synched up with my iMac2020. All the best. Happy Holidays.

@sydneyprudente6543 2 года назад

Quick and Simple. Thank you, I was able to understand and easily access the drive with no issues

@ChinchillaQuacks 3 года назад

Thank you so much, this is exactly the information I was looking for! You explained it all so clearly, it is greatly appreciated :)

@julianaceansah8316 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing this video Javier, easy to follow plus the additional info on the different HD format options.

@PEoriginal 3 года назад

I so like your style of moving through information QUICKLY!! Very good JM.

@BrianYugioh 3 года назад

Thank you Javier, this video helped me a lot! I recently bought a new external hard drive and needed to format it so that I could have files larger than 4GB. Now I am able to do that.

@saraturner1195 2 года назад

Thank you SO much for this video. It really helped me and made a lot fo sense. I also was working with a Seagate external hard drive. I am not a tech savvy person at all but was able to follow and understand this video perfectly. Thank you so much for making this content!!! I feel like a competent user and got a big thing checked off my to do list that I thought was going to be majorly daunting.

@psypher8184 2 года назад

Great video Javier. Well presented. I was in IT for year but mainly dealt with MS. Recently bought a Mac and loving it. Learning the Mac way of doing things.

@sachisamarasinghe5686 3 года назад

Wow, this is exactly what I looked for. Thank you so much!! This really helped me to format my hard drive within less than 5 minutes.

@nathanmao3421 2 года назад

This is the most helpful and straight-to-the-point video and I needed it so much because I was this close to tossing my hard drive out the window not knowing how to format it. thank you

@ssz9453 2 года назад

Thanks a lot for your detailed and straight cut explanation, was having problems when taking my hard disk from windows to mac with problems like moving and deleting files, this helped me a lot. THANKS!

@lucieirl 3 года назад

Thank you! This was just what I needed, my dad and I have successfully backed up old photos! :)

@viviraker9203 3 года назад

Thank you! this was very detailed and heloped me format it easily and understand what all the encryptions are!

@peterbugg3943 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Sorted in minutes. You have even solved the long standing mystery of my 'big files' could not be written! Brilliant!

@markvaida3270 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! I loved this video and it was super helpful. I was surprised that my new Toshiba external drive had no further information as to how to format. Your video was fantastic. Great energy!

@rabayyinah6457 3 года назад

This is the most easy to understand explanation of how to format the external hard drive. I watch other videos and none of them is as good and clear than this.

@teamellisgroup 3 года назад

This was extreme helpful when trying to figure out what option is best and why. Thank you!

@guitou 2 года назад

nice, clear and straight forward, and all the information I need, Thanks so much for the effort Javier 👍👍

@amazinggrace23 2 года назад

Now this is how you create a great informative video for someone that has little knowledge about computers. Informative but to the point, not overly technical. Thank you very much!!!!

@effortlesszone 3 года назад

I do appreciate clear, thorough, and succinct information. Thank you very much. I poked around the web for a while for other resources before I found this video of yours. I'll be finding more of your info (and yes, subscribed). Off to format my drives. . . .

@coachminawatkins 2 года назад

Thank you for all your explanations on the different formats so that I can choose the right one for me! Your instructions were so clear and easy to follow. I needed to format my old external hard drive that was not working anymore. Although, my drive was not formatting at first using the 'Erase' option. I kept getting error messages (again, because my drive was not working even though it was previously formatted for my mac). FYI, if anyone else is having the same problem, select the option 'First Aid' to fix any errors, then do the 'Erase'. That worked like a charm! Now I have my drive working again.

@SwissFairy 2 года назад

thanks a lot, very useful.

@gracectripple5990 3 года назад

I have watch 4 tutorials, I find yours the best. Thank you so much for the best explanation so far.

@user-sp6bt6pv1e 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, Javier! Your explanation was simple enough for someone like me, who did not even know the disk utility app existed before your video! We bought the hard drive to back up our wedding photos! Now we have them! Thank you! I also feel like I can apply what I learned to something else in the future. You are awesome!

@alexiswellman5485 Год назад

This was so helpful thank you! Especially explaining the file formats and 'Show All Devices' tip.

@mleechin 3 года назад

Amazing! Easy, detailed explanation, with the Finale at the end. Thank you

@hdryden7652 3 года назад

This was very helpful. I had no idea why I couldn't see the other formats until watching your video. Thanks!

@faithlyl 2 года назад

thank you so much! I was having a headache trying to get my hard drive to work and this video just solved my problem in a few seconds. THANK YOU!!

@maltastudy 2 года назад

That was so easy to follow and understand! Thanks a million! Keep up the awesome content!

@carlawhittingham6591 3 года назад

Super helpful - thank you so much! Quick, easy and informative.

@applebeez_apples1840 3 года назад

Very helpful.. Watched multiple videos and this seamed to be exactly what we were looking for.. Thank you!!

@n.a.792 2 года назад

You're a legend. 20+ videos and the tip with Hide View in the 3rd part fixed it. Thank you!!!!

@AbdulAziz4CaNaDa 2 года назад

Never seen such details about hard drives & formats like this ever before. Wow im surprised and subscribe for sure. Thanks bro

@alexandresofman3600 11 месяцев назад

I was just going to say that it’s the easiest and the most comprehensive explanation, without any BS information I don’t need, but someone beat me to it. Dude! I finally just started backing up my photos from the phone. It was so freaking painful to shoot a video only if you have anything to erase to free up some space. Thank you so much!