3D & CAD
Clear Autodesk Maya Cache on Mac
Autodesk Maya does not maintain a separate temporary cache folder; its persistent data resides in versioned preference directories. Clearing these specific folders resets personal configurations, which can resolve startup errors or interface glitches without affecting your licensed software or saved projects.
Clear the Autodesk Maya cache without guessing
Autodesk Maya data usually takes 2 GB – 100 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
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- Autodesk Maya
- Typical data size
- 2 GB – 100 GB
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- File Location
~/Library/Preferences/Autodesk/maya
Autodesk Maya cache folders you can clear
Autodesk Maya has no separate cache folder. Its folders hold settings and your own data, so there is nothing to clear safely by hand.
What the Autodesk Maya data holds
Specific to Autodesk Maya
The app stores preferences, shelves, and scripts in a versioned folder under Library Preferences. This data makes your workspace personal but can cause conflicts if corrupted. Clearing it helps if the app fails to launch or displays incorrect UI elements. It does not remove your scenes or textures, which remain in your project folders. The shared licensing components stay intact, ensuring your account access is unaffected.
What happens after you clear the Autodesk Maya data
The app will regenerate default preferences and shelves on the next launch. Your first startup will be slower as these files are rebuilt. You will need to reconfigure custom hotkeys, shelves, and plug-in settings. Your Autodesk account sign-in remains active because the licensing service is separate. Saved scenes and renders in your project directories remain untouched.
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- Account and sync
- Maya is licensed through an Autodesk account.
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