Memory Cards & Card Readers

Dive into your Extreme with the latest microSD and SD memory cards. And get blazing fast offload speeds when paired with SanDisk Professional card readers.

What is a memory card?

A memory card is flash-based storage that typically comes in a slim, lightweight form. You can insert a memory card into a built-in slot on a device, via a memory card reader, microSD card reader, or with a similar adapter.

Memory cards save data on a wide range of portable devices, such as smartphones, cameras, and handheld gaming consoles — some even work with Chromebooks. Their simplicity makes them a prime choice for storage while on the move.  

Memory Card vs SD card vs microSD card

“Memory card” covers different types of flexible, portable data storage. One of the most popular card types, SD — or secure digital — memory cards feature a high rate of data transfer and low battery consumption. 

microSD memory cards are simply smaller versions of SD memory cards, built specifically for compact devices like phones or Nintendo™ Switch™, which have limited built-in storage capacity. 

How much can a memory card store?

SD memory cards and microSD memory cards come in multiple storage capacities to meet virtually every need, from saving family photos on your smartphone to shooting high-quality video with a GoPro™.  

While 64GB1 and 128GB memory cards are popular choices for everyday uses, flash storage capacity can reach 1TB in a single card for more intensive requirements, such as 4K and 8K UHD video recording.

Memory Cards for Pro-Level Pursuits

Blazing-fast transfer speeds for your largest files and top-of-the-line performance for your 4K, 5K, and 8K advanced and pro-video cameras.3

Memory Cards for Serious Performance

Turn to SanDisk Extreme for serious, pro-grade use with DSLRs, action cameras, drones, and more.

Memory Cards for Everyday Use

SanDisk Ultra memory cards offer outstanding performance for your everyday needs, from compact cameras to smartphones and video recording. 

Memory Cards for Gaming

Level up your handheld gaming with microSD cards for Nintendo Switch™ and smartphone games.

Memory Cards for Smart Video Surveillance

WD Purple microSD cards and SanDisk memory cards deliver the performance you need for reliable recording.

Memory Card Readers for Creative Workflow

Manage your content library and streamline your workflow with SanDisk and SanDisk Professional memory card readers and docks.

Proof of Rugged Reliability

Our memory cards are tested under harsh conditions. SanDisk SD and microSD (including SDHC™, SDXC™, microSDHC™ and microSDXC™) memory cards are capable of withstanding some or all of the following conditions.2

Water Proof

Tested to withstand up to 72 hours in
1m salt or fresh water; IEC 529 IPX7;
product must be clean and dry before
use.

Temperature Proof

Capable of withstanding operating
temperatures from -13ºF (-25ºC) or
185ºF (85ºC) for 100 cycles (equivalent
to 28 hours).

Shock and Vibration Proof

Capable of withstanding up to 500G of
shock.

X-ray Proof

Immune to airport X-rays.

Magnet Proof

Capable of withstanding up to 5000
Gauss of static magnetic field.

Impact Proof

Able to withstand drops up to
5 meters (16.4 feet).

How to read a microSD card