9 ways to Free Up Space on Mac & Get More Storage

Опубликовано: 23 Март 2026
на канале: CleanMyMac by MacPaw
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In this video, you’ll find out how to free up space on Mac.
Get CleanMyMac X to clean up your Mac: https://bit.ly/4hGpIFg

How to check storage on Mac:
Apple icon - About This Mac - More Info - Storage Settings

How to free up space on a Mac:
Tip #1. Use Mac storage management tool
View the recommendations in Storage Settings

Tip #2. Use System Junk in CleanMyMac X
Download CleanMyMac X here (a free trial is available):
https://bit.ly/4hGpIFg

Tip #3. Delete unused apps
Use Uninstaller in CleanMyMac X to remove apps & their leftovers

Tip #4. Delete browser cache
Google Chrome - Three dots - Clear Browsing Data

Tip #5. Delete large and old files
Use the Large & Old Files module in CleanMyMac X

Tip #6. Organize your desktop
Right-click your desktop - Use Stacks

Tip #7. Empty your Trash
Turn on empty Trash automatically

Tip #8. Compress your files
Finder - Highlight your files - Compress

Tip #9. Delete old iOS backups
Finder - Go - Go to Folder
Enter this path:
~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup

Dealing with the “Mac hard drive full” error? Read how to free up storage on Mac:
https://bit.ly/48REdSe

The app mentioned in this video, CleanMyMac X by MacPaw:
https://bit.ly/3OibEp1


Contents:

00:00 - Intro
00:33 - How to check storage on Mac
00:56 - Use “Optimize Storage” feature
01:46 - Use CleanMyMac X
03:04 - Delete unused applications
04:33 - Delete browser cache
05:18 - Delete large and old files
06:04 - Organize your desktop
06:40 - Empty your trash
07:22 - Compress your files
08:04 - Delete old iOS backups
08:40 - Outro

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