How can I format or convert exfat to fat32 without losing data?

Converting an exFAT to FAT32 directly is not supported by Windows built-in tools. Typically, Windows can format drives to FAT32 only if the drive size is 32GB or less, and it doesn't support direct conversion from exFAT to FAT32. To achieve this, you generally need to:

• Backup your data — because formatting will erase all data on the partition.
• Format the drive to FAT32 — using Windows or third-party tools.

Step-by-step guide:

1. Backup your data
Copy all important files from the exFAT drive to another location.
2. Format the drive to FAT32
You can do this via Windows Disk Management or Command Prompt.

Converting exFAT to FAT32 Via Disk Management:

1. Right-click on This PC or My Computer and select Manage.
2. Choose Disk Management.
3. Find your drive, right-click on the partition, and select Format.
4. In the File System dropdown, select FAT32 (if available).
5. Complete the process.

Note: Windows Disk Management may not show FAT32 for drives larger than 32GB.