How to Clear Davinci Resolve Cache on Mac [3 Methods]

One of the most common issues with DaVinci Resolve is its tendency to take up a significant amount of storage space on your Mac. A closer look at the files it stores will reveal that the majority are cache files. Wondering why these files occupy so much space and how to clear them effectively to reclaim storage? Keep reading! This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process.

How to Officially Clear DaVinci Resolve Cache on Mac

1. Launch DaVinci Resolve and open a project.
2. Click the "Playback" menu in DaVinci Resolve, hover your mouse over "Delete Render Cache", and choose "All" or "Unused".

• All: Clears the entire render cache for all projects.
• Unused: Deletes cache files that are no longer associated with any clips or timelines.

  

3. Confirm your deletion by clicking the Delete button on the new window that appears.

   

You can also click the "Playback" menu > "Mange Render Cache" to clear the cache of selected projects.

How to Automatically Delete DaVinci Resolve Cache on Mac

Alternatively, you can use a professional Mac cleaner, BuhoCleaner, to quickly locate and remove DaVinci Resolve cache files. This tool is specifically designed to keep your Mac clean and optimized. If clearing the DaVinci Resolve cache doesn’t free up enough storage space, explore BuhoCleaner’s additional features, such as App Uninstall, Large Files, and Duplicates, to recover even more valuable space.

Here's how to clear the DaVinci Resolve cache on Mac using BuhoCleaner:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click "Scan" > "View Details".
3. Search for DaVinci Resolve, select it, and click the "Remove" button.

How to Clear Cache Files Outside DaVinci Resolve on Mac

Sometimes, you may need to clear cache files manually if the application isn’t opening or behaving unusually. Here's how:

1. Open Finder > Movies.
2. Locate CacheClip, the cache folder of DaVinci Resolve.
3. Select and delete the files or folders within to clear the cache.

Conclusion

Regularly clearing the cache in DaVinci Resolve is essential for maintaining performance and saving disk space. You can use any of the three methods mentioned above to remove unnecessary cache files effectively. If you’ve followed these steps and still find your storage tight, opt for BuhoCleaner for a deep clean. With its user-friendly design, BuhoCleaner makes it easy to reclaim space with just a few clicks, saving you time and hassle.