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Clear Minecraft Cache on Mac

To clear the cache, remove specific system folders like assets, libraries, and logs while keeping your personal data intact. This process recovers space within the typical 500 MB – 20 GB data range without affecting your account.

Last updated: November 1, 20262 min read

Clear the Minecraft cache without guessing

Minecraft 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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Application: Minecraft
Typical data size: 500 MB – 20 GB
Category: Gaming
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft

Minecraft cache folders you can clear

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

~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/assets Cache · sounds and textures downloaded by the launcher Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/libraries Cache · Java libraries downloaded by the launcher Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/logs Logs · game logs Yes, rebuilt automatically~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/webcache2 Cache · launcher web cache for news and store pages Yes, rebuilt automatically

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

Understanding the Minecraft cache

Specific to Minecraft

The app stores sounds, textures, Java libraries, and web cache for news pages in folders that are rebuilt automatically. Clearing these helps when the launcher re-downloads assets repeatedly or when old logs occupy too much room. You must avoid folders containing worlds, screenshots, and resource packs as these hold your own data.

After clearing Minecraft files

Once deleted, the app will rebuild the necessary assets and libraries upon the next launch. This results in a slower first start because the launcher must download these files again. Your Microsoft account link remains active, and since single-player worlds are stored locally, they remain untouched provided you did not delete the saves folder.

Check the app for built-in cleanup options firstQuit the app completelyUse Finder > Go > Go to Folder to access ~/Library/Application Support/minecraftEmpty the Trash to permanently reclaim disk space

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Account and sync: Minecraft Java Edition is tied to your Microsoft account; single-player worlds are stored only on the Mac unless you use Realms.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Will my single-player worlds be deleted?

No, as long as you do not remove the saves folder, your worlds remain on the Mac.

Does removing the app also clear these folders?

No, the data folders stay on your system until you remove them separately.