Notes & Writing
How to Completely Uninstall iA Writer on Mac
To remove iA Writer, quit the app and drag it from the Applications folder to the Trash. This process removes the application but leaves behind associated data and license information.
Remove iA Writer and everything it leaves behind
iA Writer data usually takes 100 MB – 1 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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- iA Writer
- Typical data size
- 100 MB – 1 GB
- Category
- Notes & Writing
- File Location
~/Library/Containers/pro.writer.mac
Manual cleanup steps
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Move iA Writer from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Remove the folders iA Writer left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything iA Writer 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 iA Writer uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
What iA Writer leaves behind
Specific to iA Writer
Dragging the app to the Trash does not delete your documents or system folders. Sandboxed data including settings, autosaves, and local caches remain in ~/Library/Containers/pro.writer.mac, while a sandbox script folder persists in Application Scripts. These remaining items typically occupy 100 MB – 1 GB of space.
- License
- iA Writer for Mac is a one-time purchase; App Store copies can be reinstalled from the same Apple Account.
Preparing to remove iA Writer
Because the app works with plain Markdown files, your writing stays in iCloud Drive or your chosen folders. However, internal settings and temporary autosaves are stored within the container folder. You should verify all work is synced outside the local library before deletion.
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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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- Keep it or cancelCancel in your App Store settings at least 24 hours before the trial ends and you won't be charged.
After the free trial, Pro costs $39.99 per year in your country's App Store; cancel any time.