Photo & Design
Clear Affinity Publisher Cache on Mac
Since Affinity Publisher is no longer sold and Canva replaced it with a free app in 2025, you likely want to reclaim space or fix issues in the existing installation. Clearing the cache removes temporary files without deleting your documents, which are saved wherever you choose. This process typically frees up between 500 MB – 10 GB of storage.
Clear the Affinity Publisher cache without guessing
Affinity Publisher data usually takes 500 MB – 10 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
Free scan · No account · Nothing is deleted without your OK · Moves to the Trash first · macOS 14+
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Email me the link- Application
- Affinity Publisher
- Typical data size
- 500 MB – 10 GB
- Category
- Photo & Design
- File Location
~/Library/Containers/com.seriflabs.affinitypublisher2
Affinity Publisher cache folders you can clear
Affinity Publisher has no separate cache folder. Its folders hold settings and your own data, so there is nothing to clear safely by hand.
Affinity Publisher cache contents and clearing signs
Specific to Affinity Publisher
The app stores temporary data inside its sandboxed container or Application Support folder, depending on your purchase source. You should clear this data if the application launches slowly, crashes, or fails to load recent changes correctly. These folders hold settings and autosaves, so ensure your current work is saved to your chosen location before proceeding. Note that removing the application itself does not delete these folders or your personal documents.
Affinity Publisher behavior after clearing cache
After you remove the cache files, the application will rebuild them upon the next launch, which may cause a slower initial startup. You might need to sign in again with your Apple Account or Affinity account if session tokens were stored in the cleared data. Your saved documents remain untouched in their original locations, as the cache only holds temporary resources and settings. If you move items to the Trash, you can restore them until the Trash is emptied.
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- Account and sync
- The Mac App Store version is tied to your Apple Account; the version bought directly is registered to an Affinity (Serif) account.
Try it without risk
- Download and scan for freeSee every Affinity Publisher 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.