{"id":2517,"date":"2024-08-21T07:42:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T07:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/?p=2517"},"modified":"2025-01-02T05:57:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T05:57:30","slug":"unformat-sd-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/unformat-sd-card\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Guide | How to Unformat SD Card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cI removed my SD card from the camera and inserted it into my computer. It showed an error saying \u201cSD card is not formatted.\u201d I formatted it and now, all my files on the SD card are gone. Please, how can I unformat an SD card?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple mistakes like accidentally formatting an SD card can wipe out all your cherished files. Many users have been recipients of these unfortunate incidents and are seeking ways to unformat the SD card. Fortunately, there are proven ways to do this. This article will explain how to unformat an SD card to help you get your files back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/unformat-sd-card\/#Is_It_Possible_to_Unformat_an_SD_Card\" title=\"Is It Possible to Unformat an SD Card?\">Is It Possible to Unformat an SD Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/unformat-sd-card\/#How_to_Unformat_SD_Card_on_Windows\" title=\"How to Unformat SD Card on Windows?\">How to Unformat SD Card on Windows?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/unformat-sd-card\/#Using_SD_Card_Recovery_Software_to_Recover_Data_from_Formatted_SD_Card\" title=\"Using SD Card Recovery Software to Recover Data from Formatted SD Card\">Using SD Card Recovery Software to Recover Data from Formatted SD Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/unformat-sd-card\/#Use_CMD_to_Unformat_an_SD_Memory_Card\" title=\"Use CMD to Unformat an SD Memory Card\">Use CMD to Unformat an SD Memory Card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/unformat-sd-card\/#Bonus_Tips_How_to_Unformat_an_SD_Card_on_Mac\" title=\"Bonus Tips: How to Unformat an SD Card on Mac?\">Bonus Tips: How to Unformat an SD Card on Mac?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/unformat-sd-card\/#Using_PhotoRec_to_Unformat_SD_Card_on_Mac\" title=\"Using PhotoRec to Unformat SD Card on Mac\">Using PhotoRec to Unformat SD Card on Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/unformat-sd-card\/#Using_ONERECOVERY_for_Mac_to_Unformat_SD_Card\" title=\"Using ONERECOVERY for Mac to Unformat SD Card\">Using ONERECOVERY for Mac to Unformat SD Card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/unformat-sd-card\/#How_to_Avoid_SD_Cards_Being_Formatted_Again\" title=\"How to Avoid SD Cards Being Formatted Again?\">How to Avoid SD Cards Being Formatted Again?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/unformat-sd-card\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/unformat-sd-card\/#FAQs_on_SD_Card_Format_Recovery\" title=\"FAQs on SD Card Format Recovery\">FAQs on SD Card Format Recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Possible_to_Unformat_an_SD_Card\"><\/span>Is It Possible to Unformat an SD Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it is possible to unformat an SD card. However the success depends on various factors, such as the formatting type performed and the amount of activities performed on the SD card since the formatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 2 formatting types \u2013 Quick format and Full format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u27bf<strong>Quick format<\/strong>: As the name implies, this is a fast type of formatting because it does not scan the SD card for bad sectors. It simply wipes the files on the memory card. Mind you, the files are not completely deleted and there\u2019s a high chance of recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2733\ufe0f<strong>Full format<\/strong>: This type of formatting, on the other hand, erases the whole data stored on the SD card, including scanning for bad sectors. Hence, why it takes longer. If you performed a \u201cfull format,\u201d your SD card files are most likely irrecoverable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After accidentally formatting your SD card, it\u2019s recommended that you stop using it. When an SD card is formatted, the files are not immediately erased. Rather, the space the files were stored is marked as unavailable for new data. However performing activities on the memory card can lead to overwriting the lost files, making recovery extremely difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Unformat_SD_Card_on_Windows\"><\/span>How to Unformat SD Card on Windows?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explained below are 2 proven solutions for how to restore data from formatted SD cards on Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_SD_Card_Recovery_Software_to_Recover_Data_from_Formatted_SD_Card\"><\/span>Using SD Card Recovery Software to Recover Data from Formatted SD Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest and most efficient way to recover data from formatted SD cards is through the use of reliable SD card recovery software like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/win-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ONERECOVERY data recovery software<\/a> that will restore all your missing data without affecting its originality. It\u2019s largely used by professionals and computer beginners worldwide because of its user-intuitive interface and seamless navigation for SD card format recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1024x502.jpg\" alt=\"onerecovery for win\" class=\"wp-image-2515\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1024x502.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win-1536x753.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/onerecovery-for-win.jpg 1741w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This software supports retrieving data from several types of SD cards, including MiniSD cards, MicroSD cards, SmartMedia, CF cards, and xD-Picture cards. As it can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/recover-formatted-sd-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recover formatted SD cards on Windows<\/a>, TinyFrom ONERECOVERY Data Recovery Software also allows you to select the part of the SD card to retrieve files from, pause your recovery session for you to resume later, and preview your files before final recovery to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to restore data from formatted SD card on Windows through ONERECOVERY:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the button below to download TinyFrom ONERECOVERY, and install the SD Card Recovery Software on your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bak-pro-all-usa.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com\/recovery\/install\/OneRecoveryInstall_2.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/onerecovery-windows-download-button.png\" alt=\"onerecovery windows download button\" class=\"wp-image-1937\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect your formatted SD card to computer through a memory card reader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch the ONERECOVERY Data Recovery App and click on the formatted SD card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-1024x673.png\" alt=\"onerecovery data recovery program\" class=\"wp-image-1816\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program.png 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediately, the software begins to scan the SD card for deleted data. You can streamline the scan by selecting the particular folder you want to recover data from.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-file-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"scan the file using ONERECOVERY\" class=\"wp-image-1108\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-file-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-file-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-file-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scan-the-file.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preview the displayed results, select the data you want to get back and click on <strong>Recover<\/strong>. Save to a preferred location on your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-onerecovery-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"preview the result in ONERECOVERY\" class=\"wp-image-1109\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-onerecovery-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-onerecovery-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-onerecovery-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/preview-the-result-onerecovery.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_CMD_to_Unformat_an_SD_Memory_Card\"><\/span>Use CMD to Unformat an SD Memory Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to install a new software on your computer, you can use CMD to unformat the SD card. This solution might be a bit challenging for computer beginners because of the command prompts involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to unformat a SD memory card via CMD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the formatted SD card to your computer using a memory card reader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the search bar on your computer and type CMD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and select <strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-as-administrator-button.png\" alt=\"Run as Administrator\" class=\"wp-image-2520\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-as-administrator-button.png 680w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-as-administrator-button-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the opened window, input <strong>chkdsk #:\/f<\/strong> and press the Enter key on your keyboard. (<strong>#<\/strong> represents the drive letter of your formatted SD memory card).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>attrib \u2013h \u2013r \u2013s \/s \/d #:*.*<\/strong> and press the Enter key on your keyboard. (Remember # signifies the SD card drive letter).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-cmd-to-unformat-an-sd-memory-card.png\" alt=\"Use CMD to Unformat an SD Memory Card\" class=\"wp-image-2521\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-cmd-to-unformat-an-sd-memory-card.png 470w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/use-cmd-to-unformat-an-sd-memory-card-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the unformatting process is successful, CMD will recover the deleted data and save them in a new folder on the SD memory card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Tips_How_to_Unformat_an_SD_Card_on_Mac\"><\/span>Bonus Tips: How to Unformat an SD Card on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explained below are 2 reliable solutions to unformat an SD card on Mac efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_PhotoRec_to_Unformat_SD_Card_on_Mac\"><\/span>Using PhotoRec to Unformat SD Card on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PhotoRec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">PhotoRec<\/a> is an open-source data recovery program that can be used to recover SD cards after format. This program is designed to read the SD card without writing or altering its contents. And it utilizes commands for file recovery, making it unsuitable for non-tech-savvy individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Here\u2019s how to unformat SD card on Mac through PhotoRec:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the SD card to your Mac using a memory card reader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download, install, and launch the PhotoRec software on your computer. Input your user password to gain access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the storage disks in your computer will be displayed. Click on the formatted SD card and press the <strong>Enter<\/strong> key on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/using-photorec-to-unformat-sd-card-on-mac.jpg\" alt=\"Using PhotoRec to Unformat SD Card on Mac\" class=\"wp-image-2522\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/using-photorec-to-unformat-sd-card-on-mac.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/using-photorec-to-unformat-sd-card-on-mac-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Partition<\/strong> and press the Enter key on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-on-the-partition.jpg\" alt=\"Click on the Partition\" class=\"wp-image-2523\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-on-the-partition.jpg 554w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/click-on-the-partition-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>File System<\/strong> and press the Enter key on your keyboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the location to save the recovered files and click on the <strong>C<\/strong> key to begin the recovery process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_ONERECOVERY_for_Mac_to_Unformat_SD_Card\"><\/span>Using ONERECOVERY for Mac to Unformat SD Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A more reliable and easier method to recover SD card after format is using ONERECOVERY for Mac. After learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/mac-tips\/format-sd-card-mac\/\">how to format an SD card on Mac<\/a>, ONERECOVERY can be used as a solution to unformat the memory card and recover any lost data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49How do you unformat an SD card using ONERECOVERY for Mac? Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install ONERECOVERY for Mac on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect the formatted SD card to your Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch the ONERECOVERY App and click on the formatted SD card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-1024x673.png\" alt=\"onerecovery data recovery program\" class=\"wp-image-1816\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/onerecovery-data-recovery-program.png 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatically, ONERECOVERY begins to scan the SD card for missing data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preview the results displayed, select the data you want to retrieve, and click <strong>Recover<\/strong>. Choose a destination to save the recovered data on your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Avoid_SD_Cards_Being_Formatted_Again\"><\/span>How to Avoid SD Cards Being Formatted Again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are practical tips to help you avoid your SD cards from being formatted again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcc1<strong>Conduct Regular Data Backup<\/strong>: Verify the SD card content before formatting and frequently backup your data to a different storage device or cloud service (such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f<strong>Use an SD Card with a Single Device<\/strong>: Limit the use of your SD card with a single or a few selected devices. This is to avoid compatibility issues and prevent file system error or corruption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2b06\ufe0f<strong>Enable Write-protection Switch on SD Card<\/strong>: Most SD cards feature a write-protection switch, which prevents accidental formatting or data overwriting. Learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/format-write-protected-sd-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">how to format a write-protected SD card<\/a> is very useful when you need to make sure your data is unchanged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Formatting an SD card unintentionally can be disastrous, especially when you don\u2019t know how to unformat an SD card. In this post, we\u2019ve explained the various methods to unformat an SD card and recover your data that was missing during the formatting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_SD_Card_Format_Recovery\"><\/span>FAQs on SD Card Format Recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the answers to these frequently asked questions to learn more about SD card format recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3How to Reformat a SD Card on Windows?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reformat SD cards on Windows by using Disk Management. Just follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect the SD card to your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the search bar and type <strong>Disk Management<\/strong>. Click the option from the search result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the SD card from the list of storage drives and partitions provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the selected SD card and select <strong>Format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the file system you want to format to and the allocation unit size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick the <strong>Perform a quick format<\/strong> box and click on <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/reformat-a-sd-card-on-windows.jpg\" alt=\"reformat a sd card on windows\" class=\"wp-image-2526\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/reformat-a-sd-card-on-windows.jpg 803w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/reformat-a-sd-card-on-windows-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/reformat-a-sd-card-on-windows-768x606.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A warning will pop up, informing you of the risk of losing your data. Press <strong>OK<\/strong> to start the formatting process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3How to Unformat an SD Card on Cameras?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot unformat an SD card on a camera directly. But you can unformat it through ONERECOVERY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/sd-card-wont-read\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">fix an SD card that won&#8217;t read<\/a> on camera through ONERECOVERY, all you have to do is connect the SD card to your computer, launch the ONERECOVERY app, and begin the unformatting process by clicking on the connected SD card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the process is completed, preview the results displayed, select the ones you want to restore and click <strong>Recover<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3How to Unformat SD Cards on Android?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily unformat an SD card on Android with the computer or third-party software. However, you cannot select a specific file system on Android, but ensure you backup your files to another storage device before the unformatting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49Follow these steps to unformat SD card on Android:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>, select <strong>Device care<\/strong>, and click on <strong>Storage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Advanced.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/unformat-sd-card-on-android.jpg\" alt=\"unformat SD card on Android\" class=\"wp-image-2527\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/unformat-sd-card-on-android.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.tinyfrom.com\/storage-device-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/unformat-sd-card-on-android-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Portable storage<\/strong>, and select the SD card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Format<\/strong> and click on <strong>Format SD card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI removed my SD card from the camera and inserted it into my computer. 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