SD Card Formatter for Formatting, Wiping, and Repairing SD Cards

SD Memory Card Formatter

SD Memory Card Formatter

  -  6.1 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    SD Memory Card Formatter 5.0.3 LATEST

  • Review by

    Michael Reynolds

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    SD-3C LLC / External Link

  • Filename

    SD Card Formatter Setup.exe

The SD Memory Card Formatter software is designed to format SD Memory Cards, including SDHC and SDXC cards, according to the SD File System Specification developed by the SD Association (SDA).

SD Memory Card Formatter Screenshot 1

It is highly recommended to use the SD Memory Card Formatter for formatting SD/SDHC/SDXC cards instead of using the built-in formatting tools found in operating systems.

While these tools can format various types of storage media, including SD cards, they may not be optimized for SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, potentially leading to reduced performance.

SD/SDHC/SDXC cards include a “Protected Area” for security features, which is not formatted by the SD Memory Card Formatter. This area requires a specialized PC application or an SD host device with SD security functionality to format.

Additionally, the tooldoes not support SD cards encrypted with Windows' "BitLocker To Go." If your SD card is encrypted, ensure it is unlocked before formatting.

System Requirements (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
  • Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 8 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 1511 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 1607 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 1703 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 1709 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 1803 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 1809 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 1903 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 1909 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 2004 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 20H2 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 21H1 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Version 22H2 (32/64-bit)
  • Windows 11 Version 21H2 (64-bit)
Administrator Rights is required for Windows to execute SD Memory Card Formatter.

SD Interface Devices

The following interface devices can be used to access SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards:
  • SD Card slot on PC
  • USB SD Card reader for USB2.0, USB3.0, USB3.1 & USB-C
PROS
  • Simple and user-friendly interface
  • Supports all SD card formats
  • Ensures optimal SD card performance
  • Quick formatting process
  • Official software by SD Association
CONS
  • No recovery for lost files
  • Limited to SD cards only
  • No support for advanced partitioning
Note: Requires an SD slot on PC and USB SD reader.

Also Available: Download SD Memory Card Formatter for Mac

  • SD Memory Card Formatter 5.0.3 Screenshots

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    SD Memory Card Formatter 5.0.3 Screenshot 1