Music & Audio

Clear Serato DJ Cache on Mac

The facts available here don't identify a separate cache folder for Serato DJ. The only folder they describe, the _Serato_ folder in ~/Music, holds your library database, crates, history and settings, so it shouldn't be deleted to free space.

Last updated: October 31, 20262 min read

Clear the Serato DJ cache without guessing

Serato DJ data usually takes 500 MB – 10 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: Serato DJ
Typical data size: 500 MB – 10 GB
Category: Music & Audio
File Location: ~/Music/_Serato_

Serato DJ cache folders you can clear

Serato DJ has no separate cache folder. Its folders hold settings and your own data, so there is nothing to clear safely by hand.

What Serato DJ stores and when clearing helps

Specific to Serato DJ

The _Serato_ folder holds your own data: the library database, crates, history and settings. Serato also writes cue points and beatgrids into your music files, so those stay with the tracks. Clearing data only makes sense if you need space or the app misbehaves, and the typical size of Serato DJ's data is 500 MB – 10 GB. Before removing anything, check whether the app's own settings offer a cache option, and use that first.

What happens after you clear Serato DJ data

The facts here don't confirm whether Serato DJ rebuilds anything on its next launch, how long that takes, or whether you'll be asked to sign in again. Your crates, history, library database and settings stay in place unless you remove the _Serato_ folder yourself. Your Pro and expansion pack licenses belong to your Serato account, so keep those account details to hand. If something looks wrong afterwards, check the app's settings before removing any more files.

Check Serato DJ's own settings for a cache option first.Back up the _Serato_ folder before changing anything.Quit Serato DJ before removing any files from disk.Keep your Serato account details ready in case you're asked to sign in.

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Account and sync: Serato DJ is linked to your Serato account, which holds licenses for Pro and expansion packs.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes.

Will my crates and library survive clearing?

Your crates, history and library database are in the _Serato_ folder, so don't remove that folder when clearing. Back it up first if you're unsure.

Do I need to buy Pro or expansion packs again?

Those licenses are tied to your Serato account, so sign in with that account. The facts here don't say whether a fresh sign-in is required.