FAT32, exFAT or NTFS? How should I format my SD card, my USB memory stick, USB external hard drive or internal partition? Which is the best file system? Or the fastest?

While most modern hard drives make use of the NTFS file system on Windows and APFS on macOS, both of which offer a wide array of features — when it comes to compatibility, FAT32 reigns supreme.

We show you how to format a drive on Windows using Storage Settings, File Explorer, Disk Management, Command Prompt (CMD), and PowerShell.

If you wish to use your external storage drive on both PS4 and Windows, go with the FAT32 file system. How to Format PS4 Hard Drive for Windows 11/10?

To format a USB drive in NTFS File System, you can use the Command Prompt or the File Explorer in Windows 11/10. This guide shows you how.