Documentation

System Requirements

• Minimum: macOS 13.0 (Ventura)
• Recommended: macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
• Processor: Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel
• Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum
• Storage: 50 MB for installation

Installation

1. Download MacCleaner.dmg from our website
2. Open the .dmg file
3. Drag MacCleaner to your Applications folder
4. Launch MacCleaner from Applications
5. Grant necessary permissions when prompted

Granting Permissions

MacCleaner requires Full Disk Access to scan your Mac effectively:

1. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security
2. Click "Full Disk Access"
3. Click the + button and select MacCleaner
4. Restart MacCleaner for changes to take effect

First Scan

After installation:

1. Launch MacCleaner
2. Click "Start Scan" on the Dashboard
3. Wait for the scan to complete (usually 2-5 minutes)
4. Review the results by category
5. Select items to clean and click "Move to Trash"

MacCleaner uses a rule-based engine to identify junk files:

• Application caches and logs
• Browser data (cookies, cache)
• Duplicate files
• Unused language files
• Trash bin contents

Premium feature that reduces System Data storage:

• User logs and crash reports
• Application Support caches
• Xcode derived data
• iOS device backups
• Mail and browser data
• Old installer packages

Find and remove large files eating up your storage. Filter by size (100 MB+, 1 GB+, 5 GB+) and see files sorted by size. Preview files before deletion with Quick Look.

All files are moved to Trash, never permanently deleted. You can restore anything from Trash if you change your mind. We never touch system files or critical data.

Running a Scan

1. Open MacCleaner
2. Click "Start Scan" or press ⌘+S
3. Wait for scan to complete
4. Review results in the Cleanup tab

Selecting Items to Clean

• Items are unchecked by default for safety
• Review each category and check items you want to delete
• Use "Select All" carefully - review before deleting
• Hover over items to see full path and details

Deleting Files

1. Check the items you want to delete
2. Click "Move to Trash" button
3. Confirm the deletion
4. Files are moved to Trash (not permanently deleted)

Restoring Deleted Files

1. Open Finder
2. Go to Trash (⌘+Shift+Delete)
3. Find your files
4. Right-click and select "Put Back"

Viewing Scan History

MacCleaner automatically saves your scan history. View past scans, see what was cleaned, and track space recovered over time in the Dashboard.

Scan Not Finding Files

Solution:

• Verify Full Disk Access is granted (System Settings → Privacy)
• Restart MacCleaner after granting permissions
• Check that your Mac has junk files to find

App Won't Open

Solution:

• Right-click MacCleaner and select "Open" (first launch only)
• Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway"
• Ensure you're running macOS 13.0 or later

Premium Features Not Working

Solution:

• Click "Restore Purchases" in Settings
• Check your subscription status in Dashboard
• Verify payment went through in your email
• Contact support if issue persists

Slow Scanning

Solution:

• Close other applications during scan
• First scan is always slower (building cache)
• External drives slow down scans - disconnect if not needed

Upgrading to Premium

1. Click "Upgrade" in the app or visit pricing page
2. Choose Monthly ($9.99/mo) or Lifetime ($49.99)
3. Enter payment details
4. Premium features activate immediately

Managing Subscription

Access your subscription settings:

• Dashboard → Subscription
• View current plan and renewal date
• Update payment method
• Cancel subscription
• View billing history

Canceling Subscription

1. Go to Dashboard → Subscription
2. Click "Cancel Subscription"
3. Confirm cancellation
4. Access continues until period ends

No charges after current period. See our refund policy.

Family Sharing (Lifetime)

Lifetime plan includes family sharing for up to 5 Macs. Share your purchase with family members through the Dashboard.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Data Storage

MacCleaner stores all data locally on your Mac:

• ~/Library/Application Support/MacCleaner/ - Scan history and settings
• No cloud sync - complete privacy
• Delete app to remove all data

Uninstalling MacCleaner

1. Quit MacCleaner
2. Drag MacCleaner from Applications to Trash
3. Empty Trash to complete removal
4. Optional: Remove Application Support folder