3D & CAD
How to Completely Uninstall ZBrush on Mac
To uninstall ZBrush, quit the app and drag it to the Trash. However, this action alone does not remove all associated data or license configurations.
Remove ZBrush and everything it leaves behind
ZBrush data usually takes 2 GB – 50 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
- ZBrush
- Typical data size
- 2 GB – 50 GB
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- File Location
~/Library/Application Support/Pixologic/ZBrush
Manual cleanup steps
- Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
- Move ZBrush from the Applications folder to the Trash.
- Remove the folders ZBrush left behind, listed in the table below.
- Empty the Trash to free up the space.
Everything ZBrush 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 ZBrush uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.
What ZBrush leaves behind
Specific to ZBrush
Dragging the app to the Trash ignores support data, settings, and a shared ZBrushData folder containing custom brushes and quicksaves. These remaining items typically occupy 2 GB – 50 GB of space. Because these directories reside in the hidden Library or separate storage areas, they persist until you manually delete them.
- License
- The licence is tied to your Maxon account.
- Account and sync
- ZBrush is licensed through a Maxon account.
Preparing to remove ZBrush
Before deletion, ensure you have backed up any personalized assets since the app does not automatically export them. You should also manage your account status to avoid licensing conflicts. Since the license is tied to your Maxon account, releasing it ensures the seat is available for another machine.
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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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- Download and scan for freeSee every ZBrush file and its size. No account needed.
- Clean free for 7 daysStart the 7-day free trial of the yearly plan inside the app.
- Keep it or cancelCancel in your App Store settings at least 24 hours before the trial ends and you won't be charged.
After the free trial, Pro costs $39.99 per year in your country's App Store; cancel any time.