How to format an SD card on an Android device. It might come as a surprise, but many Android phones and tablets can format SD cards too. In fact, a lot of Androids come with a microSD card included.

An SD card measures 32 by 24 by 2.1 mm, while the microSD card is 15 by 11 by 1 mm. A microSD card is much smaller than a standard SD card. Dave Johnson/Business Insider ...

That number is either 6, 10, 30, 60, or 90, referring to the minimum MB/s speed of the card. For example, an SD card rated V60 guarantees at least 60MB/s when writing.

For a Mac with an SD card slot, simply insert the card with the metal connector contacts facing down, sliding that side into the slot. For a microSD card, be sure to use a microSD-to-SD card adapter.

Today’s SD memory cards provide large capacities and are inexpensive. But it takes some know-how to pick the right card for your camera and how you want to shoot.

Method 3. Recover SD card deleted files on a Mac using Terminal. Suppose you prefer to skip the complicated steps and use the command line directly to complete the operation.