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GParted vs SD Memory Card Formatter: catalog facts
GPartedSD Memory Card Formatter
Free

Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.

Free

Free download from the SD Association.

Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Resize, move, copy and check partitions across a wide list of filesystems
  • The live ISO works on any machine, including Windows-only hardware
  • Formats cards to the official SD File System Specification
  • Supports SD, SDHC, SDXC and SDUC cards
  • Cannot resize a partition that is currently mounted, hence the live USB
  • Linux software; it runs on Windows hardware but does not install on Windows
  • Only handles SD-family memory cards
Downloadable app, Operating system Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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