. YouTube +5 File System Comparison Choosing the right format is critical for how you plan to use the drive. Reddit +1 File System Best Use Case Max File Size OS Compatibility NTFS Windows-only environments. 16 TB Read/Write on Windows; Read-only on Mac. exFAT Sharing files between Windows and Mac. 16 EB Full Read/Write on both Windows and Mac. FAT32 Older devices (e.g., 3D printers, older consoles). 4 GB Highly compatible but limited by small file sizes. Summary of Key Options Volume Label: The name you give your drive (e.g., "Backup_Drive"). Quick Format: Only erases the file index (seconds/minutes); unchecking it performs a full scan for bad sectors (hours). GPT vs. MBR: Use