Learn what is Other Storage on Mac, where it’s located and how to clear Other Storage.

1. What is
Other Storage
on Mac
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2. Other Storage
Contains all the files that do not
match the specified standard
categories displayed on the storage
chart, such as Documents, Photos,
Apps, Movies, Audio, etc.
System temporary files
Archives and disk images (.zip, .iso, etc.)
Personal user data
Files from the user’s library (Application
Support, iCloud files, screensavers, etc.)
macOS system folders
Hidden files
Cache files

3. Where is
Other Storage
on Mac?
Most files in Other Storage are located in the
hidden Library folder, which Apple uses to
prevent the deletion of important files that could
cause problems with applications or system
operations.
~/Library

4. How to delete
Other Storage
on Mac
Clear cache
from Other
Storage
Remove
installation
files
Remove
extensions
from Other
storage
Remove web
browser
extensions
Remove
screensavers
Remove
unneeded
documents
Remove
application
support files
Remove
plugins

5. How to quickly clean up
Other Storage on Mac?
You can either delete files manually or download MacCleaner Pro to save time. If you
want the fastest method, then use MacCleaner Pro.

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