Notes & Writing

Can I delete Evernote from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

Yes, you can delete Evernote from your Mac. Doing so removes the application but leaves behind your account data and local storage folders.

Last updated: October 31, 20262 min read

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Evernote data usually takes 1 GB – 20 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: Evernote
Typical data size: 1 GB – 20 GB
Category: Notes & Writing
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/Evernote

What happens when you remove Evernote

Specific to Evernote

Your notes are stored in your account, not as local files, so they remain safe in the cloud. The app maintains a local database and attachment cache mirroring your account for speed and offline access, which typically ranges from 1 GB – 20 GB. Deleting the application does not remove these data folders or your subscription, as paid plans are tied to your account.

Where your Evernote data lives

Evernote keeps none of your own files in its folders; what it stores is rebuilt automatically or comes from your account.

~/Library/Application Support/Evernote App data · local note database, offline notes and attachment cache Yes, once the app is gone~/Library/Application Support/Evernote/Cache Cache · Evernote web content cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/Evernote/Code Cache Cache · compiled JavaScript cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/Evernote/GPUCache Cache · GPU shader cache Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Preferences/com.evernote.Evernote.plist Settings · app preferences Yes, settings reset

Account and sync: Notes are stored in your Evernote account; the Mac keeps a local copy for speed and offline use.
License: Evernote paid plans are subscriptions tied to your Evernote account and are not cancelled by deleting the app.
Your files: Notes live in your Evernote account, not as local files.

Risks of deleting Evernote

Removing the app without syncing first means any notes created while offline will be lost. Some users may find the support folder at ~/Library/Application Support/Evernote occupies significant space, especially if search is slow or sync stalls. Since your documents live in the cloud, you lose the ability to access them locally until you sign in again.

Open the app and wait for all offline notes to syncExport notebooks as .enex files for a local backupSign out of your accountQuit the app completely

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How to delete Evernote completely

Quit Evernote, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/Application Support/Evernote. The full step-by-step guide:

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting Evernote delete my files?

No. Removing the app doesn't touch documents you saved in other folders. Only the app and, if you remove them, its own support files are deleted.

Does deleting the app cancel my Evernote subscription?

No, paid plans are linked to your account and continue regardless of whether the app is installed.

Will my local database be deleted along with the app?

No, the application removal does not delete the local database or attachment cache folders.