• Find the Right SD Memory Card
• Speed Choices
• Usage Tip Videos
• Benefits of SD Memory Card
• SDXC Capabilities
  • Using SDXC
• SD Formatter 2.0 for SD/SDHC
• SD Formatter 3.0 (Beta) for SD/SDHC/SDXC
• FAQs

Find the Right SD Memory Card

What Card Works Best with Your Device?

	SD	miniSD	microSD
Full Size (Up to 2GB)
High Capacity (4GB to 32GB)
Extended Capacity (Over 32GB up to 2TB)

SD memory cards come in a variety of speed classes and three different physical sizes: SD, miniSD, and microSD. The SD card is typically used in personal computers, video cameras, digital cameras and other large consumer electronics devices. The microSD and miniSD cards are commonly used in smaller electronic devices like mobile phones. Some manufacturers offer adapters to fit a traditional SD card slot, allowing even greater versatility and flexibility to use the card in a mobile phone as well as a computer or video camera.

To determine the right card for your device, always consult the device's user manual or contact the manufacturer. All SD memory card formats are readily available in the marketplace and can be found in a range of retail outlets including drug stores, electronics and computer shops and Internet sites.

Choosing the Best Card - What Memory Capacity do I Need?

SD memory cards come in a variety of memory capacities designed to fit your needs and budget. The next-generation SD memory card specification, SDXC, offers the greatest memory capacity and UHS SDHC and SDXC products offer the fastest performance. Your device's users manual may help you select the memory that is right for your device. You can also determine the best memory capacity based on how you plan to use the card. For cameras, consider the picture resolution of every photo, and for your MP3 player, the bit-rate required for smooth playback. Take a look at our reference chart that illustrates the various storage capacities.

How to Pick the Best Speed

For greatest performance, users should pair their devices with the corresponding SD memory card. Your device user's manual will help you select the SD memory card performance that will maximize your device performance.