Communication
How to Completely Uninstall LINE on Mac
To uninstall LINE, drag the application icon to the Trash and empty it. However, this process only removes the executable, leaving behind separate data folders containing your personal information.
Remove LINE and everything it leaves behind
LINE data usually takes 300 MB – 3 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
- LINE
- Typical data size
- 300 MB – 3 GB
- Category
- Communication
- File Location
~/Library/Containers/jp.naver.line.mac
Manual cleanup steps
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Move LINE from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Remove the folders LINE left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything LINE keeps on your Mac
1 locations. Tick each one as you remove it; back up anything marked as your data first.
Locations are the standard macOS folders LINE uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
What LINE leaves behind
Specific to LINE
Because the app is sandboxed, your chat data, stickers, and images are stored in a specific Containers folder rather than within the app bundle. Dragging the app to the Trash does not remove these files, which typically occupy 300 MB – 3 GB. These items remain on your disk until you manually navigate to the hidden Library via Finder and delete them.
- Account and sync
- LINE is tied to your account on the phone; chat history on the Mac is not fully restored after reinstalling.
Preparing to remove LINE
Since the app is tied to your mobile account, chat history on the Mac is not fully restored if you reinstall later. You should secure any necessary media before deletion. Ensure you have confirmed your login credentials while still signed in to avoid lockout.
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By hand or with OptiClear
| By hand | With OptiClear | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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