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Can I delete HitFilm from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

You can delete HitFilm from your Mac, but local settings and presets are removed only if you manually delete the FXHOME folder. Projects and media remain on your drive, while account access and add-ons are managed via your sign-in.

Last updated: October 31, 20262 min read

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HitFilm data usually takes 2 GB – 50 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: HitFilm
Typical data size: 2 GB – 50 GB
Category: Video
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/FXHOME

What you lose and keep when deleting HitFilm

Specific to HitFilm

Deleting the application binary does not remove your project files or the FXHOME folder, which holds local settings, presets, and cached data. Your own documents stay in their original locations, but custom configurations saved locally are lost if you remove that folder. Account-based assets, such as licensed add-ons, are tied to your sign-in and remain available if you reinstall and log in again.

Where your HitFilm data lives

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

~/Library/Application Support/FXHOME App data · HitFilm settings, presets and cached data Yes, once the app is gone

Account and sync: HitFilm uses an account sign-in for activation and add-ons.
Your files: Projects are saved wherever you choose when creating them.

Preparation before removing HitFilm

Sign out of your account within the app to release the activation license, ensuring you do not block future installations. Export any custom presets you created, as they will not sync automatically to your account. Ensure all active projects and their linked media are saved to a separate drive or location to prevent accidental data loss.

Sign out of your account inside HitFilm to release the activation license.Export custom presets from the app to a safe location.Save all projects and their media to another drive.Quit HitFilm completely before removing the application.

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How to delete HitFilm completely

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

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting HitFilm 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.

Will I lose my custom presets if I only delete the app?

No, custom presets remain in the FXHOME folder until you manually delete it.

Do I need to deactivate my license before uninstalling?

Yes, sign out in the app to release the activation for use on another device.