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id: mac-storage-basics.can-i-delete-crash-reports-on-a-mac
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/mac-storage-basics/can-i-delete-crash-reports-on-a-mac
category: "Mac storage basics"
subcategory: "Library folders explained"
question: "Can I delete crash reports on a Mac?"
alt_questions:
  - "diagnostic reports mac delete"
  - "crash logs taking space"
  - "where are crash reports mac"
  - "delete app crash reports"
  - "library logs diagnosticreports"
  - "are crash reports safe to delete"
short_answer: "Yes, it's safe; they're usually small and macOS trims old ones itself. A large pile means one app keeps crashing — fix or update that app."
tags: ["crash reports", "logs", "cleanup"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/mac-storage-basics/where-are-log-files-on-a-mac-and-can-i-delete-them", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/mac-storage-basics/why-does-my-mac-fill-up-on-its-own"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Can I delete crash reports on a Mac?

Yes. Crash and hang reports are kept so you or a developer can see what went wrong; macOS also trims old ones on its own. They're usually small, so deleting them rarely frees much — unless one app crashes constantly and has piled up reports.

The easiest place to view them is **Console** (in Applications → Utilities) under **Crash Reports**. A big, growing pile is a sign to update or reinstall that app rather than just clear the reports. General log housekeeping is covered in [log files on a Mac](https://storagestudio.us/faq/mac-storage-basics/where-are-log-files-on-a-mac-and-can-i-delete-them).