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Clear DaVinci Resolve Cache on Mac

Clearing DaVinci Resolve frees space by removing render cache, typically 5 GB – 300 GB. The app’s settings and project database remain intact.

Last updated: November 1, 20262 min read

Clear the DaVinci Resolve cache without guessing

DaVinci Resolve data usually takes 5 GB – 300 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: DaVinci Resolve
Typical data size: 5 GB – 300 GB
Category: Video
File Location: ~/Movies/CacheClip

Clear it from inside DaVinci Resolve first

The safest way is the option built into the app: Playback > Delete Render Cache (render cache only; optimized media and proxies are removed separately)

DaVinci Resolve cache folders you can clear

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

~/Movies/CacheClip Cache · render cache and optimized media for the default storage location Yes, rebuilt automatically

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

What the DaVinci Resolve cache holds

Specific to DaVinci Resolve

The app stores render cache and optimized media in ~/Movies/CacheClip. This disposable data speeds up playback after heavy grading or effects work. Clearing it helps when playback stutters or the folder grows excessively large. Your actual projects live in a separate local database, not in these cache files.

What happens after clearing the DaVinci Resolve cache

The app automatically rebuilds the cache as you play back clips. Expect slower initial playback while it regenerates these temporary files. You do not need to sign in again because the free version requires no account. Settings and preferences remain unchanged, preserving your workspace configuration.

Export important projects from the local database first.Open the app and select Playback > Delete Render Cache.Remove optimized media and proxies separately if needed.Quit the app before manually deleting any remaining files.

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Account and sync: Projects live in a local database unless you use Blackmagic Cloud; there is no account needed for the free version.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Folders marked “Yes, rebuilt automatically” are rebuilt automatically; removing them only makes the next start slower.

Do I need to delete optimized media separately?

Yes, the in-app menu clears only render cache; optimized media requires separate removal.

Will my custom LUTs disappear?

No, system-wide LUTs and support files are stored outside the cache folders.