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How to convert NTFS to FAT32 without losing data on Windows 11/10?
If your 4TB hard drive is in NTFS format and Mac cannot directly write to NTFS format, you can indeed consider converting it to FAT32, so that both Windows and Mac can support it. However, direct formatting is definitely not an option because you cannot lose so much data. I have encountered a similar situation before, and later used Partition Manager to directly convert NTFS to FAT32, and the data was not lost at all. Moreover, this tool is easy to use and can be done in a few steps. I recommend you to try it.
I followed this tutorial: (worked for me)
https://www.gicmodo.com/how-to-convert-ntfs-to-fat32
You can use format command in the Command Prompt to convert your NTFS drive to FAT32. Here's how:
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Type format X: /FS:FAT32, replacing "X" with your drive letter.
- Press Enter, but remember this will erase all data on that drive. So, it's just a formatting method, not a conversion.
Ensure your PC or device stays powered throughout the process. If your system shuts down mid-conversion, it could lead to data loss or corruption. I had my laptop crash once, and boy, I learned that lesson the hard way!