If you format an sd card do you delete photos on card

[bleeyes]

HI I have put my sd card into my laptop to dowload my photos ad aesage cms tht I av to format the card before I can use it will this mean thatthe hotos will be deleated if I format it. Thank you.

 

[hang-the-9]

If you format it, you will lose the files. Keep the card in the camera and hook up the camera using the USB cable, and transfer the photos that way.

 

[blade of grass]

If you re-format the memory card you will lose all information on that card. Use a USB to connect the camera to your computer. Also you usually do not have to do this, I've been threw 5 SD cards, 4 different brands, none of them required me to re-format before connecting to the computer. Just close the messages (do not tell it to format), then go Windows Explorer -> my computer ->*click on the SD card* for PC