SDFormatter is an easy-to-use program for Windows designed to help you format SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. Even though it supports a considerable amount of removable storage units, including pen drives and external hard disks, it is not recommended to use the utility on any other kinds of devices.

View SD cards

The installation process does not take much time and once it is over you are greeted by a standard graphical user interface. It consists of a small window with a plain appearance and easily accessible controls. Once an SD card is inserted into the computer, you are able to view its current size and edit the volume label, as well as select the format type between quick and full.

Adjust format settings

The full mode enables you to erase all existing data before proceeding with the formatting procedure or bypass this step to overwrite the device. Moreover, you can toggle the application to automatically adjust the size. However, this option is not mandatory.

These settings may be reviewed prior to initializing the formatting process, in order to make any changes if necessary. The entire operation does not take long and the software displays a dialog box on completion with the volume information in regards to the file system, total space and cluster size.

In addition, you can refresh the drives via the drop-down menu. If you want to recover erased files, you may use a special tool called SanDisk RescuePRO.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
gives you the ability to format various memory cards;
it is possible to review the settings prior to the procedure;
you can see detailed volume information.