Format for usb drive?

[rpg51]

I have a large external ssd drive that I want to use to make occasional copies of data from a windows computer system at work for use on my macs at home. What is the best format to use for the external drive?

 

[McGiord]

FAT32

http://www.tuaw.com/2011/09/19/mac-101-format-choices-for-usb-flash-drives/

 

[DGPMaluco]

If you need to save single files with more than 4GB then your best bet is to use NTFS and buy paragon NTFS for OSX

 

[McGiord]

exFAT can do the trick

 

[phoenixsan]

For me

exFAT or NTFS ( if have the time or the money to get it right in the Mac).....No 4 GB limit is a big plus....

 

[rpg51]

Thanks -

Great forum - you all have given me the info needed to make the decision. Huge help.