How to find what is taking up space on your Mac
Separate large folders, applications, downloads, exact duplicates, and cloud placeholders before deciding what can go.
Read the storage guideMac guides
Understand what your Mac is reporting before you delete files, stop processes, or change settings. These guides focus on evidence, recoverable actions, and honest unknowns.
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Each guide explains what the signals mean, what to check next, and which actions remain reversible.
Separate large folders, applications, downloads, exact duplicates, and cloud placeholders before deciding what can go.
Read the storage guide
Use previews, Trash-based recovery, backup evidence, and measured free-space changes instead of irreversible cleanup shortcuts.
Read the cleanup guide
Check storage pressure, memory availability, CPU use, startup items, sleep blockers, and recent changes in a useful order.
Read the performance guide
Learn the difference between long-term capacity, cycle count, short-term drain, energy-heavy apps, and sleep interruptions.
Read the battery guideUse the evidence
Review the complete feature guide, or open support for installation, permissions, and scan coverage help.