How to format external hard drive?

If you have an external hard drive Windows 11 use and want to copy large amounts of data like 3TB (I guess you mean total and not 1 file with 3TB?), are the file systems NT1 RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT and ex-FAT the best options.

Here are the advantages and disadvantages of both file systems and some hints that can help you decide:

NTFS (New Technology File System)

Advantages:

• Optimized for Windows: NTFS is the standard file system for Windows and works particularly well in this operating system.
• Compatible with large files and volumes: NTFS easily supports large file sizes and volumes, which is ideal for large data volumes.
• Access rights and security features: NTFS offers advanced security features such as permissions and encryption that exFAT does not offer.

Cons:

• Compatibility problems: NTFS is not described natively by many other operating systems (e.g. macOS, Linux) – partly only read. If you want to use the hard drive across platforms (e.g. with macOS or smart TVs), NTFS could be problematic.

exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table)

Advantages:

• Compatibility: exFAT is cross-platform and is recognized by Windows, macOS and many Linux distributions as well as smart TVs and game consoles. This makes exFAT better choice if you want to use the hard drive outside Windows.
• Supports large files: exFAT can store large files (over 4 GB), which is an advantage over FAT32.

Cons:

• No extended functions: exFAT does not offer access rights or security features such as NTFS. This could be a disadvantage if you need advanced security features.
• Performance and reliability: NTFS can often be more reliable and stable for intensive work (e.g. when the hard disk is used as backup or for extensive read/write operations).

Answer to your questions:

1. Speed: NTFS and exFAT are similarly fast in normal copying and reading operations. A difference will probably hardly be noticeable for your 3TB data.
2. Recommendation for Windows 11: If you want to use the hard drive with Windows only and value access rights and reliability, NT1 RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT the best choice. If the hard drive is also to work on other devices (e.g. macOS, Smart TV), ex-FAT the better option.