How do I format an external SSD (Scan Disk Extreme) for use on a Mac running Tahoe?

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Please give me advice on formatting a scan disk extreme for use on my Mac running Tahoe

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Posted on Nov 23, 2025 7:11 AM

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You will want APFS

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I just did a couple of those for some video work, and just used APFS with the defaults and one partition.

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What is the make, model and size of the disk you want to format?

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