How to Uninstall Apps on Mac in 2 Ways

For those Mac newbies, uninstalling applications on Mac to some extent is not an easy job. It is very different from uninstalling an app from a Microsoft Windows computer because most Windows programs include an uninstaller that can be used to Add/Remove Programs. However, no such feature exists in Mac OS X.

Deleting an app from your Mac is an easy job, however, there is more to do than just a simple uninstalling, so this article will guide you on how to uninstall applications as well as the app leftovers on Mac.

Part 1. How to Delete Applications on Mac Using Finder

This method only applies to delete apps on your Mac, not includes the app junk files like leftovers etc.

Step 1. Click the "Finder" icon in the Dock.

Step 2. Click the "Applications" folder on the left side of the window.

Step 3. Scroll through the list of applications and select the one you want to remove.

Step 4. Drag the application's icon or folder into the Trash folder in the Dock.

Note: Remember to empty the Trash. Press the "Control" key while simultaneously clicking on the "Trash" icon. Click "Empty Trash" from the pop-up menu. Click "Yes" on the pop-up window to confirm you want to delete the contents of the Trash folder.

Another easy and quick option to uninstall apps on Mac is using a professional Mac cleaning software named MacClean. It manages to uninstall the unwanted and unsupported apps. Moreover, it supports removing the app junk files like leftovers.

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Part 2. How to Delete Applications on Mac Using MacClean

MacClean is quite easy-to-handle and it is a free Mac cleaning tool made for all Mac users. With MacClean, you can freely remove the apps you no longer need, and make more room for your Mac by removing kinds of junk files including Internet junk, user junk, system junk, and application junk.

Step 1. Free Download MacClean and install it on computer. Click Utilities at the top of this window.

Step 2. Select App Uninstaller to enter next page.

Step 3. Find the app you want to uninstall, click the Uninstall button under the app name. A window will pop up and click Yes to confirm that you want to delete the app.

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The Bottom Line

Uninstalling apps on your Mac is an easy job with the help of this guide, and you can choose the method that you prefer to delete your unwanted apps from Mac. What's more, if you have any questions on this guide or MacClean, please feel free to let us know in the comment section or and you will get a reply within 24 hours. Now Have a Try on MacClean >