To delete an app on a Mac, there are a few common methods:
- Using Launchpad (for apps downloaded from the App Store):
- Open Launchpad from the Dock or Applications folder.
- Press and hold the Option key or click and hold any app until the apps start to jiggle.
- Click the "x" next to the app you want to delete, then confirm deletion. The app is deleted immediately.
- Using Finder:
- Quit the app if it’s running.
- Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
- Select the app you want to delete.
- Either drag it to the Trash or press Command + Delete on your keyboard.
- Empty the Trash to permanently delete the app.
- You may be asked for your administrator password to authorize deletion.
- For thorough removal, you may also want to delete leftover service files in the Library folders, but this requires some caution as system files should not be deleted accidentally.
Note that some built-in macOS apps cannot be deleted using these methods. These steps cover most apps on Mac and ensure you free up storage properly by deleting the apps you no longer need.
