If you have a flash drive full of old files and need to delete them, or if it is corrupted or inaccessible, we have made a selection with the best programs to format it.
Read on to find out what they are, how they work and download what you prefer!
1. Rufus
To start, we have one of the best known here, Rufus. It is a very practical and lightweight option, but it has few features in general. It is particularly focused on pen drive management options.
With it, it is possible to create a bootable pen drive with ISO files or some others, you can change the volume name, the system type and some other advanced features, such as a quick file deletion procedure and a complete cleaning, in addition to fix bad sectors. Check it out through the link!
2. HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool
Another alternative among the programs that can format your pen drive is the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool, which is completely free. More limited than Rufus, it only allows you to format.
It allows formatting to FAT32, exFAT or NTFS formats, even working on flash drives that are corrupted and unreadable by Windows. Of course, it will not solve all problems. Perform the download by following the link.
3. USB Disk Storage Format Tool
Anyone who wants a small but functional program can really enjoy the USB Disk Storage Format Tool, developed by Authorsoft. Its interface in English, as well as most of the list, but still very easy to navigate.
It allows users to customize the system's file types, choosing from NTFS, FAT, FAT32 and exFAT, to change the disk name, analyze and correct errors and more. However, it does not recognize internal drives. To see more and download, go to the official website.
4. IM-Magic Partition Resizer Free
Exclusively allowing users to format their thumb drives in FAT32 and NTFS formats, IM-Magic Partition Resizer Free is one of the most complete free programs.
It allows you, in addition to formatting, to create, delete, delete, resize and even manage parties very effectively. As a great benefit over the previous options, it also works with the internal disks, allowing control over the HDs or SSDs. Follow the link to see more!
5. HDD Low Level Format Tool
Completely free (just like all other programs to format the pen drive on our list), the HDD Low Level Format Tool is a tool that allows users to interact easily and completely with internal and external hard drives.
With it, you can completely format the disk, unlike many of the options. This means that the data will not be erased, but replaced by others, so that it can never be restored. It also allows you to fix certain simpler problems on your hard drive. Check it out on the official website!
6. Tokiwa FAT32 Formatter
Developed by Tokiwa, the FAT32 Formatter is a program to format your hard drive or thumb drive to FAT32 format only. It has a very easy to use interface and allows you to boot or delete a disk or partition with ease.
It is completely free, simple to understand and can access data from all disks that are connected to the computer. However, it is really an old program, which has not received updates in a long time, being a big negative point. Follow the link to download.
7. Format a disk or flash drive without using programs
It is also possible for you to format your disks, both internal and external, without downloading any other programs, using the tools offered by Windows. However, it is worth remembering that if the disk is corrupted it will not work.
- Format directly: The simplest way to format simply open the folder"My computer", right click on the desired disk and then"Format"in the menu that will appear. Choose the desired capacity, the format of the format, the name of the disc and click"Start";
- Disk management: Another possibility that is much more complete using the "Disk management". To do this, right-click on"My computer" and then on"To manage".Now click on "Disk management" on the left side of the screen and, to format, right-click on the desired disk and“Format";
8. DiskGenius
To top it off, we have what is probably the best option on our list, DiskGenius. It is one of the best programs not only to format a flash drive but also to completely manage all your disks connected to the computer.
With it, it is possible to recover data that has been deleted, data from corrupted parties or disks and even virtual disks, you can change the size and divide parties, backup and restore your disk among many other possibilities of use. Follow the link to see more!
What did you think of our selection of programs to format the flash drive?
Leave in the comments if you already knew any of the options I include here, saying which is your favorite to use. And remember to check out how to record music on the flash drive, see how to install Windows 10 with a flash drive and learn how to format a flash drive on the Mac!
