


Some image data may still remain on the card and it’s even possible, with software, to recover parts of an image/video or even the entire file. Repeating this process of deleting files without reformatting the card can leave lots of these little file fragments that could eventually compromise or reduce the performance and reliability of your memory card over time. When you simply delete all of your videos and pictures (whether directly on the GoPro or on your computer), there are still some fragments and files left on the card. How is Formatting Different from Deleting the Files? It is recommended to reformat your card regularly to ensure maximum performance and reliability with your GoPro.

Deletes all of your GoPro Videos and Pictures very quickly (a few seconds).If you plan on using a memory card that was already being used in another device.There are a few reasons why you would format your GoPro’s memory card:
