Mac storage basics · Photos, music and video
How do I remove downloaded podcasts, audiobooks and books from my Mac?
Short answer: In Podcasts, remove downloads from Library → Downloaded and turn on automatic removal of played episodes; in Books, right-click a title and choose Remove Download.
Each app manages its own downloads:
- Podcasts: open Library → Downloaded, then remove downloads you've finished; in the app's settings you can have played episodes removed automatically and limit how many episodes it keeps.
- Books: right-click a downloaded book or audiobook and choose Remove Download (or Remove); purchases stay in your library.
Storage settings also lists Podcasts and Books as categories when they hold data.