You can use pretty much any USB flash drive with your Mac. But be sure to buy one with the right connection type, either USB-A or USB-C, or get one that has both. Most drives are preformatted for Windows, so you probably want to reformat it for your Mac. You can add and remove files from a USB flash drive using the Finder. Be sure to eject the drive first before phsyically disconnecting it.![Apple Apple](https://www.macworld.co.uk/cmsdata/features/3541758/format_a_storage_drive_for_mac_-_security_thumb.png)
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Open disk utility on your Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra. Ghostnote 2 2 1 0. Connect your external drive into your USB port. Click on 'Show all devices' 4. Highlight the main drive (left side window pane) and then click on the Erase tab. Make sure format is 'Mac OS Extended Journaled' and ensure that the scheme is set to 'GUID Partition Map' 6. That’s how format flash drive on Mac to FAT32 file system using terminal command line works. No doubt, it is a little bit complex for users who aren’t much familiar with the command line. That’s why this method is recommended for those who know how to use the terminal on Mac.
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