Herbicide formulations are crucial for effective weed management, enhancing application efficiency, stability, and safety while minimizing environmental impact. With global food demand rising and weeds causing an average 34% yield loss, herbicides?accounting for 1,732.3 thousand metric tons of global pesticide consumption in 2023?play a key role in modern agriculture. Formulations such as emulsifiable concentrates (EC), water-dispersible granules (WDG), and microencapsulated herbicides (ME) improve herbicide performance, reduce drift, and enhance crop safety. Selection depends on factors like target weed species, application method, and environmental impact, with granular (G) and WDG formulations posing lower human exposure risks. However, challenges such as herbicide resistance, environmental contamination, regulatory restrictions, and volatility issues persist. Advanced research in controlled-release and eco-friendly formulations is crucial for sustainable weed management and future agricultural productivity.