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Clear CrossOver Cache on Mac

To recover space or resolve issues, you can clear the temporary app cache and remove unused bottles. While some data takes up 2 GB – 50 GB, only specifically marked cache folders are rebuilt automatically.

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Clear the CrossOver cache without guessing

CrossOver 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
CrossOver
Typical data size
2 GB – 50 GB
Category
Virtualization
File Location
~/Library/Application Support/CrossOver

CrossOver cache folders you can clear

These folders are rebuilt automatically, so removing them does not touch your own files.

Locations are the standard macOS folders CrossOver uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.

Managing the CrossOver cache

Specific to CrossOver

The app cache stores downloaded installer data and temporary system files. Clearing this specific area helps when installers fail or the cache grows too large. However, since each Windows program resides in its own bottle, the best way to reclaim significant space is by deleting bottles for programs you no longer use.

What happens after cleaning CrossOver

Removing the cache folder will result in a slower first start while the app rebuilds necessary files. Since your license is linked to your CodeWeavers account, you can register it again if needed. Deleting a bottle permanently removes that program along with all its internal saves and settings.

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Account and sync
Your CrossOver license is linked to your CodeWeavers account.

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  1. Download and scan for freeSee every CrossOver file and its size. No account needed.
  2. Clean free for 7 daysStart the 7-day free trial of the yearly plan inside the app.
  3. Keep it or cancelCancel in your App Store settings at least 24 hours before the trial ends and you won't be charged.
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After the free trial, Pro costs $39.99 per year in your country's App Store; cancel any time.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Folders marked “Yes, rebuilt automatically” are rebuilt automatically; removing them only makes the next start slower.
Will deleting the app also remove my bottles?
No, deleting the app does not remove the bottles or your documents.
Where are my Windows program files actually stored?
They are kept inside the simulated Windows drive of each individual bottle.

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