Photo & Design
How to Completely Uninstall Capture One on Mac
To uninstall Capture One, quit the app and drag it to the Trash. This process removes the application but leaves behind your personal data, settings, and license information.
Remove Capture One and everything it leaves behind
Capture One data usually takes 2 GB – 100 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
Free scan · No account · Nothing is deleted without your OK · Moves to the Trash first · macOS 14+
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Email me the link- Application
- Capture One
- Typical data size
- 2 GB – 100 GB
- Category
- Photo & Design
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/Capture One
Manual cleanup steps
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Move Capture One from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Remove the folders Capture One left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything Capture One keeps on your Mac
3 locations. Tick each one as you remove it; back up anything marked as your data first.
Locations are the standard macOS folders Capture One uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
What happens when you remove Capture One
Specific to Capture One
Dragging the app to the Trash does not delete your catalogs, sessions, or support folders. These files remain because they contain your unique work and preferences, often occupying 2 GB – 100 GB of space. To fully clear the system, you must manually navigate to the hidden Library folder via Finder > Go > Go to Folder to remove caches and app data.
- License
- Activation is tied to your Capture One account and limited to a number of computers.
- Account and sync
- Capture One subscriptions and licences are linked to a Capture One account.
Preparing for the removal of Capture One
Before deleting the software, ensure you have secured your creative assets. Since adjustments and previews are stored within individual catalogs and sessions rather than the main app folder, these must be handled separately. Deactivating the license ensures your account seat is available for another computer.
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By hand or with OptiClear
| By hand | With OptiClear | |
|---|---|---|
| Places to check | 3 folders, one by one | One scan |
| File sizes | You look them up yourself | Shown for every item |
| Removing the wrong thing | Easy to delete the wrong folder | Goes to the Trash first, so it can be restored |
| Cost | Free | Scan is free; cleaning needs Pro (yearly plan has a 7-day free trial) |
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Try it without risk
- Download and scan for freeSee every Capture One file and its size. No account needed.
- Clean free for 7 daysStart the 7-day free trial of the yearly plan inside the app.
- 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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