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id: mac-storage-basics.how-do-i-clear-the-chrome-cache-on-a-mac
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/mac-storage-basics/how-do-i-clear-the-chrome-cache-on-a-mac
category: "Mac storage basics"
subcategory: "Caches, logs and temporary files"
question: "How do I clear Google Chrome's cache on a Mac?"
alt_questions:
  - "chrome cache mac delete"
  - "clear cached images and files chrome"
  - "chrome using lots of space mac"
  - "delete chrome cache macbook"
  - "chrome profile too big mac"
short_answer: "In Chrome go to Settings → Privacy and security → Delete browsing data, choose Cached images and files, and leave cookies unticked to stay signed in."
tags: ["chrome", "browser", "caches"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/mac-storage-basics/how-do-i-clear-the-safari-cache", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/mac-storage-basics/is-it-safe-to-delete-caches-on-a-mac"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# How do I clear Google Chrome's cache on a Mac?

In Chrome, open **Settings → Privacy and security → Delete browsing data** (or press Shift-Command-Delete), pick a time range, tick **Cached images and files** only, and confirm. Leaving cookies unticked keeps you signed in.

Chrome's profile folder can still be large because of extensions, service workers and offline site data. Don't move or delete the whole profile folder by hand — it also holds your passwords, cookies and history.

Storage Studio deliberately never offers to move a browser's profile folder for the same reason. See [freeing up space](https://storagestudio.us/faq/freeing-space/).