Cloud Storage
Can I delete MEGA from my Mac?
Yes, you can delete MEGA from your Mac without losing your cloud data. Your files remain secure in your encrypted account, though some local application data will be removed.
See how much space MEGA really takes before you decide
MEGA data usually takes 500 MB – 10 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
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- MEGA
- Typical data size
- 500 MB – 10 GB
- Category
- Cloud Storage
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/Mega Limited
What happens when you remove MEGA
Specific to MEGA
Deleting the app removes settings, logs, and transfer states found in ~/Library/Application Support/Mega Limited. It does not delete your personal documents or the synced folders you chose, which stay on your Mac. Data in your cloud account remains intact and accessible. Because paid plans are tied to your account, deleting the app does not cancel your subscription.
Where your MEGA data lives
MEGA keeps none of your own files in its folders; what it stores is rebuilt automatically or comes from your account.
- Account and sync
- Files are stored in your MEGA account with end-to-end encryption.
- License
- MEGA paid plans are tied to your MEGA account and are not cancelled by deleting the app.
- Your files
- Synced folders are ordinary folders you chose and remain after the app is removed.
Potential issues with MEGA storage
The app typically occupies 500 MB – 10 GB of space. You might notice sync folders growing over time because the app stores replaced or deleted files in a hidden .debris folder. Removing the app alone does not clear these debris folders or your local copies. These elements persist until you manually remove them from your drive.
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How to delete MEGA completely
Quit MEGA, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/Application Support/Mega Limited. The full step-by-step guide:
Try it without risk
- Download and scan for freeSee every MEGA file and its size. No account needed.
- Clean free for 7 daysStart the 7-day free trial of the yearly plan inside the app.
- Keep it or cancelCancel in your App Store settings at least 24 hours before the trial ends and you won't be charged.
After the free trial, Pro costs $39.99 per year in your country's App Store; cancel any time.