Gaming
How to Completely Uninstall EA App on Mac
To remove the EA App, drag it from the Applications folder to the Trash. However, this action alone does not remove all associated gaming data and system files.
Remove EA App and everything it leaves behind
EA App data usually takes 1 GB – 50 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
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- EA App
- Typical data size
- 1 GB – 50 GB
- Category
- Gaming
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/EA Desktop
Manual cleanup steps
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Move EA App from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Remove the folders EA App left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything EA App keeps on your Mac
2 locations. Tick each one as you remove it; back up anything marked as your data first.
Locations are the standard macOS folders EA App uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
What the EA App leaves behind
Specific to EA App
Dragging the app to the Trash preserves cached download data, settings, and license information. It also leaves your personal game saves and mods intact within your Documents folder. Because it replaced Origin, some systems may still contain legacy Origin folders alongside current app data. These remaining files typically occupy between 1 GB – 50 GB.
- Account and sync
- Games are licensed to your EA account; progress for online games is stored by EA.
Preparing to remove the EA App
Since games are licensed to your account and online progress is stored by EA, you will not lose access to your library. You should manually handle local content and processes before deletion. Removing the application executable does not automatically trigger the removal of separate data containers or user documents.
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By hand or with OptiClear
| By hand | With OptiClear | |
|---|---|---|
| Places to check | 2 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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- Download and scan for freeSee every EA App file and its size. No account needed.
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- 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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