Cloud Storage
How to Completely Uninstall pCloud on Mac
To remove pCloud, quit the application and drag it from the Applications folder to the Trash. Since the app creates a virtual drive, simply deleting the executable does not remove all associated system files.
Remove pCloud and everything it leaves behind
pCloud data usually takes 500 MB – 10 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.
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- pCloud
- Typical data size
- 500 MB – 10 GB
- Category
- Cloud Storage
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/pCloud
Manual cleanup steps
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Move pCloud from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Remove the folders pCloud left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything pCloud 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 pCloud uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
Residual files left by pCloud
Specific to pCloud
Dragging the app to the Trash leaves behind app data, caches, and logs in Application Support, as well as a local cache and database in ~/.pcloud. These remnants, which can occupy 500 MB – 10 GB, remain on your disk because they are stored outside the main application bundle. Deleting the app alone does not remove these folders or your personal documents.
- License
- pCloud plans are tied to your pCloud account and are not cancelled by deleting the app.
- Account and sync
- Files are stored in your pCloud account; pCloud Drive shows them as a virtual drive without keeping full copies locally.
Preparing to remove pCloud
Because the app mirrors your cloud storage virtually, ensure all pending uploads finish to avoid losing recent changes. Your subscription plan is tied to your account and will not be cancelled by removing the software. To access the hidden Library folder for manual cleanup, use Finder > Go > Go to Folder.
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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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