format-udf ☆

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Description:
Bash script to format a block device to UDF

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: udf filesystem formatting bash storage

Install: brew install format-udf

About:
FormatUdf is a Bash script that simplifies the process of formatting block devices to the Universal Disk Format (UDF). It automates the necessary command-line tools to create filesystems compatible with modern operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux. This utility is ideal for users needing reliable, cross-platform storage media without complex manual configuration.

Key Features:

Automates UDF filesystem creation on block devices
Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Safely handles device partitioning and formatting
Simple command-line interface

Use Cases:

Creating shared external drives for use across Windows and macOS
Preparing storage media for large file transfers
Formatting optical media like Blu-ray discs for data archiving

Alternatives:

mkudffs – Lower-level utility; FormatUdf provides a safer, more user-friendly wrapper script.

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