How to Permanently Shred/Delete Files from USB Flash Drive on Mac?

"Hi, I will discard an USB flash drive because it is useless to me. But, I want to permanently delete all my files from the USB flash drive on my Mac. What should I do? How to avoid data recovery?" - Pani

USB flash drives are widely used by Mac users because these allow the Mac users to move information quickly and safely among a wide variety of devices. It is well known that they are devices that handle a large amount of data of great interest to users and that is why when you throw them away, sell them or give them away you need to make sure that the information that has been contained in them can be removed safely and permanently. So, let’s learn how to permanently delete files from USB flash drive on Mac.

Although the USB flash drive can be formatted using the Disk Utility or any other disk management tool. The deleted or formatted data on the USB flash drive is still can be recovered by data recovery software. So, it is not safe because other people have the potential chance to recover your sensitive data.

The right way to permanently delete files from USB flash drive on Mac

As mentioned previously, there is the possibility of recovering deleted files from USB flash drives regardless of whether they have been formatted. But fortunately there is DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac which is a powerful data erasure tool that has a data erasure algorithm to permanently shred or delete files from USB flash drive under Mac OS.

The great thing about DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac is that it is a very easy-to-use tool. You just have to download and install DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac. Then run it from Launchpad and follow these steps for a permanent data deletion of your USB flash drive without leaving any margin of possibility of recovery:

Step 1: Connect the USB flash drive with your Mac.

Run DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac on your computer, then connect the USB flash drive with your Mac. The software will quickly recognize the USB flash drive.

Step 2: Choose data erasure modes.

DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac offers three data erasure modes to help you permanently delete files from USB flash drive on Mac.

1. Erase Files – permanently shred/delete existing files from USB flash drive on Mac. Just select the files from the USB flash drive to the erasure list.

2. Wipe Hard Drive – completely wipe the entire USB flash drive on Mac to permanently erase all data and files on the USB flash drive under Mac OS.

3. Wipe Free Space – permanently erase already deleted/formatted data on the USB flash drive without affecting the existing files on the USB flash drive.

Just choose the right mode to help you permanently delete files from USB flash drive on your Mac.

Step 3: Erase targeted files on the USB flash drive.

Just click on "Erase Now" or "Wipe Now" to erase the files or USB flash drive.

This is the secure and easy way to permanently delete files from USB flash drive on Mac. It also can help you erase data from inaccessible or damaged USB flash drive. Just download DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac.