Tools to Format a Partition as EXT4 from Windows 11

🔹 Tools to Format a Partition as EXT4 from Windows 11

Windows does not natively support EXT4, but you can use third-party tools to format a partition as EXT4.

✅ 1. MiniTool Partition Wizard (GUI - Easy)

Best for beginners
✅ Simple UI | ✅ Free version supports EXT4 formatting

Steps:

1. Download MiniTool Partition Wizard Free:

   • Official site

2. Install and Open the tool.

3. Select the target partition.

4. Click Format Partition → Choose EXT4.

5. Click Apply → Confirm and wait.

✅ 2. DiskGenius (GUI - Alternative)

✅ Supports EXT4 formatting | ✅ Free for basic use

Steps:

1. Download DiskGenius Free:

   • Official site

2. Open the software and select the partition.

3. Click Format → Choose EXT4.

4. Click OK → Apply changes.

✅ 3. WSL + mkfs.ext4 (Command Line - Advanced)

✅ Uses Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
✅ No extra third-party software needed

Steps:

1. Enable WSL (If Not Installed):

    wsl --install
   

2. Open WSL (Ubuntu/Debian).

3. Find Your Partition Letter:

    lsblk
   

4. Format Partition as EXT4:

    sudo mkfs.ext4 /dev/sdX
   

   • Replace /dev/sdX with the actual partition.

✅ Recommended Method

• MiniTool Partition Wizard (Best for GUI users).

• WSL + mkfs.ext4 (Best for command-line users).