How to Clear the System and Internet Caches on a Mac

By Dreamchild Obari

Updated Dec 25, 2023

Cache files taking up too much storage? It's easy to clear them on your Mac.

Key Takeaways

Clearing your Mac's system and browser caches can free up storage space. But that comes at a cost, as these temporary files help you navigate your Mac more quickly.
You can manually clear caches, or use third-party Mac cleaning apps like CleanMyMac X or OnyX to make the process easier.