Communication
Can I delete Telegram from my Mac?
Yes, you can delete Telegram from your Mac. Most of your information is stored in the cloud, but certain local data will remain on your disk until manually removed.
See how much space Telegram really takes before you decide
Telegram data usually takes 500 MB – 20 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
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- Telegram
- Typical data size
- 500 MB – 20 GB
- Category
- Communication
- File Location
~/Library/Group Containers/6N38VWS5BX.ru.keepcoder.Telegram
What happens when you delete Telegram
Specific to Telegram
Standard chats are synced to the cloud and reappear when you sign in again. However, secret chats exist only on the device where they started and are lost if their local data is gone. Deleting the app does not remove the folders containing your account database and media, which typically occupy 500 MB – 20 GB.
Where your Telegram data lives
These folders hold your own Telegram data. Deleting the app leaves them in place; removing them is what actually deletes it.
- Account and sync
- Chats live in the Telegram cloud and come back after signing in again; secret chats exist only on the devices where they were started.
Managing data before removing Telegram
The app stores cached photos and videos in ~/Library/Group Containers/6N38VWS5BX.ru.keepcoder.Telegram, which can grow without limit. If you only need more disk space, you can clear this cache within the app settings without losing your chats. Almost all cloud media can be redownloaded later, unlike secret chat content.
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How to delete Telegram completely
Quit Telegram, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/Group Containers/6N38VWS5BX.ru.keepcoder.Telegram. The full step-by-step guide:
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- Download and scan for freeSee every Telegram 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.