
Primary, Extended, Logical, GPT 5-3 File system types/formatting, ExFAT. For example, macOS will read from NTFS file systems, but it will offer full read-write access to those with exFAT. DVD, Blu-ray), External drive/flash drive (USB/eSATA), Network boot (PXE). It's better supported much more widely across OSs like macOS, Linux, and Android.
Use exFAT for external storage on other OSs: If you're planning to use your (presumably external) storage with other operating systems, you should opt for exFAT. Reliability features such as journaling help to protect your data in case of a crash, and you may be able to take advantage of its built-in file compression to make the most of your space. In the pop-up small page, choose exFAT from drop-down menu next to File System. Right click the partition on your USB drive and select Format Partition.
Install and run AOMEI Partition Assistant and you’ll see your USB stick at the main interface.
Use NTFS for external storage on Windows: If it's external media (such as a portable hard drive or microSD card), and you're planning on using that media only with Windows, you can again opt for NTFS. As covered, connect USB drive to your PC. This is especially true if you're planning on installing programs to it, as the security/permissions features of NTFS will help to protect your system against some malicious software. Use NTFS for internal drives: If this is an internal drive for a Windows machine, you should use NTFS.