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why can't macbook air format an exfat32 drive

I need to format a portable drive I can take to a windows-based lab and use for photo transfers between there and my MacBook Air M2. Disk Utilities does not offer an exfat32 option. What's the solution (besides using cloud services)?

MacBook Air (M2)

Posted on Jan 28, 2023 12:35 PM

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tbirdvet

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Jan 28, 2023 1:27 PM in response to GrumpyBD

Just format exFat and no issue.

why can't macbook air format an exfat32 drive

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