How read SD card on a Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer? Acronym SD (Secure Digital) refers to devices that comply with SD standards for non-volatile memory cards. It is not always easy to successfully read an SD card on a Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer. It may also be that Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer does not detect your SD card. In this case, certain checks or manipulations will have to be done. In this article, you will find all the steps to follow in order to be able to read an SD card on your Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer. Good reading!
Where is the SD card slot on my Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer?
Before looking for the slot for the SD cards on your Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer, you should know that Macbook Pro or Macbook Air devices that were released from 2016 do not have a built-in SD card slot. . In this case, you will need to use a USB-C card reader or even a USB-C to USB adapter associated with a USB card reader.
If, on the other hand, your Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer is with SD card slot or for the SDXC card, you can then use a card to import photos or images from a digital camera or to store other information. In case the card has been formatted by a camera, inserting the card into your Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer will have the same effect as connecting the camera.
The SD or SDXC card slot is located on the left or right side of your Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer depending on the model. You will find this location next to the USB ports and HDMI inputs.
What if the SD card is not recognized on my Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer?
It is possible that SD card does not appear on your computer desktop Macbook Pro or Macbook Air, that the latter does not detect it. It will be necessary at first make sure the SD card is compatible with Apple products, check the cleanliness and functioning of the SD card as well as the location and check options in Finder.
How do I use an SD card on my Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer?
Here are the steps to read an SD card on your Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer:
- Insert the SD card in the reader, making sure that the metal contacts on the card are positioned downwards.
- Once you have imported your photos or stored your information, then you will need to eject SD card on your Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer by opening the Finder and selecting the card in question. You just have to click on File then Eject. When the card icon disappears from the sidebar, it will mean that the SD card is ejected successfully and you can safely remove it from the reader.
- If a message indicates that the map cannot be updated, then the cursor on the edge of the map may be in the locked position. In this case, you will have to remove the card from the reader and slide the slider to the unlock position. Then you can insert the SD card again, making sure that the metal switches are positioned down.
How do I reformat an SD card on my Macbook Pro or Macbook Air computer?
THEDisk Utility has the ability to format or partition an SD card in FAT32 or Mac OS Extended. The Mac OS Extended format is only compatible with Macintosh systems. Cards in Mac OS Extended format will not be not compatible with other operating systems. They will indeed not be recognized by a system other than that of Apple.
You may need to format SD cards with a capacity greater than 32 GB in exFAT if you want to use them with a GPS for example, or even with a digital camera (or other). We recommend that you format the SD card in the device you want to use it with.
