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How to Completely Uninstall IINA on Mac
To uninstall IINA, drag the application icon from the Applications folder to the Trash. This process removes the executable but leaves behind configuration files and cached data.
Remove IINA and everything it leaves behind
IINA data usually takes 50 MB – 500 MB 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
- IINA
- Typical data size
- 50 MB – 500 MB
- Category
- Video
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/com.colliderli.iina
Manual cleanup steps
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Move IINA from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Remove the folders IINA left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything IINA 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 IINA uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
What IINA leaves behind
Specific to IINA
Dragging the app to the Trash does not remove its associated support folders or preferences. These directories hold playback history, watch-later positions, and settings, typically occupying 50 MB – 500 MB. While thumbnails in the cache folder are rebuilt automatically, other app data remains until manually deleted via the hidden ~/Library folder.
Preparing to remove IINA
Ensure the app is closed before deleting its files to prevent data corruption. You should document any unique configurations since they are stored separately from the main program. After removal, update your system settings to ensure another player handles your video files.
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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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