
However, the ageing file system has a big flaw: it’s limited to a maximum of 4GB, and it’s prone to disk errors too.

FAT32įAT32 is the go-to for some, offering cross-platform compatibility between Mac, PC and Linux, ideal for those that hop across different platforms on a day-to-day basis. You can also opt for Mac OS Extended (Encrypted) to password-protect the data on the drive – a great security feature for those dealing with sensitive data and/or travelling with an external drive. It’ll play nicely with your Mac, but like the above APFS, Mac OS Extended isn’t compatible with Windows or Linux PCs.

If you’re running macOS Sierra or an earlier version of macOS/Mac OS X, Mac OS Extended is the default file format.
