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How to Completely Uninstall TIDAL on Mac

To uninstall TIDAL, quit the app and drag it to the Trash. However, this action alone does not remove all associated files from your system.

Last updated: November 1, 20262 min read

Remove TIDAL and everything it leaves behind

TIDAL data usually takes 500 MB – 20 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: TIDAL
Typical data size: 500 MB – 20 GB
Category: Music & Audio
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/TIDAL

Manual cleanup steps

Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
Move TIDAL from the Applications folder to the Trash.
Remove the folders TIDAL left behind, listed in the table below.
Empty the Trash to free up the space.

Everything TIDAL keeps on your Mac

1 locations. Tick each one as you remove it; back up anything marked as your data first.

~/Library/Application Support/TIDAL App data · cache, settings and login session Yes, once the app is gone

Locations are the standard macOS folders TIDAL uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.

What TIDAL leaves behind

Specific to TIDAL

Dragging the app to the Trash preserves local data ranging from 500 MB – 20 GB. Because it is an Electron-style app, it stores cached audio, artwork, and your login session in a separate directory. These files remain on your Mac until you manually remove them from the hidden Library folder.

Account and sync: Playlists and favourites live in your TIDAL account; the Mac only keeps a cache and the login session.

Preparing to remove TIDAL

Certain local configurations are not synced to your account. You should document any custom audio output settings before deletion, as these are stored locally. Signing out within the interface ensures your session is deactivated before the software is removed.

Sign out of your account within the appNote your current audio output settingsQuit the app completelyDelete ~/Library/Application Support/TIDAL to remove cached data

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Items marked “Yes, once the app is gone” only matter while TIDAL is installed, so remove them after the app.

Will my playlists disappear if I delete the app?

No, playlists and favourites live in your account and will reappear after signing in.

How do I access the hidden Library folder to delete remaining files?

Select Finder > Go > Go to Folder to enter the path.