3D & CAD
How to Completely Uninstall Rhino 3D on Mac
To uninstall Rhino 3D, quit the app and drag its icon to the Trash. However, this action alone does not remove all associated data, which typically ranges from 500 MB – 10 GB.
Remove Rhino 3D and everything it leaves behind
Rhino 3D 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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- Rhino 3D
- Typical data size
- 500 MB – 10 GB
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/McNeel/Rhinoceros
Manual cleanup steps
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Move Rhino 3D from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Remove the folders Rhino 3D left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything Rhino 3D 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 Rhino 3D uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
What happens when you remove Rhino 3D
Specific to Rhino 3D
Dragging the app to the Trash removes the executable but leaves behind your .3dm models and system folders. It specifically retains versioned settings, templates, and plug-ins located in ~/Library/Application Support/McNeel/Rhinoceros. Because these folders are organized by version, older data remains on your Mac even after the current version is deleted.
- License
- Rhino is licensed with a key or through a Rhino account.
- Account and sync
- Rhino licences can be managed through a Rhino account or a licence key.
Preparing to uninstall Rhino 3D
Before removal, ensure you have backed up any customized configurations. You should also manage your license via your account or key to avoid activation issues later. Since the app does not automatically delete its support folders, you must access the hidden Library via Finder to remove them manually.
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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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