

The exFAT file system allows a cluster of 32MB and 512TB recommended maximum disk size.ģ. The entire FAT family is lightweight and a better option for equipment that requires low memory and low power consumption.Ģ. Retain the simplicity of FAT-based file systems. According to Microsoft, The central design goals of the exFAT file system are to:ġ. Then Mac users have access to all files stored on an exFAT device like any device with a macOS-compatible file system.ĮxFAT (Extensible File Allocation Table) is a proprietary file system introduced by Microsoft in 2006 and optimized for flash memory such as USB flash drives and SD cards. Any devices with an exFAT format can be mounted automatically in the Finder and the desktop after being plugged in.

Mac offers full read-write support for exFAT.
