How to Completely Uninstall DaVinci Resolve on Mac: Step by Step

DaVinci Resolve is a professional video editing tool on Mac. Over time, it can accumulate a large number of cache files, taking up significant storage space on your Mac. You might want to uninstall it if you're having issues with it or you no longer need it. This guide walks you through the process of completely deleting DaVinci Resolve and its associated files from your Mac.

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Here's a quick comparison of the methods to uninstall DaVinci Resolve on your Mac:

How to Uninstall DaVinci Resolve on Mac Using Launchpad

If DaVinci Resolve is installed from the App Store, you can quickly uninstall it using the Launchpad. Here's how:

1. Open Launchpad.
2. Locate the DaVinci Resolve app, press and hold it until an "X" appears, and click the “X”.
3. When prompted, click the "Delete" button to confirm your action.

How to Uninstall DaVinci Resolve on Mac Using Uninstall Resolve Tool

The method above works for DaVinci Resolve downloaded from the App Store. If you installed DaVinci Resolve from the developer's website, use the steps below to completely remove it from your Mac.

1. Open Finder.
2. Click Applications and locate the DaVinci Resolve folder.

   

3. Open it, then double-click on "Uninstall Resolve".

   

4. Click the "Uninstall" button and enter your administrator password to continue.

   

How to Uninstall DaVinci Resolve and Other Blackmagic Apps on Mac in One Click

When you install DaVince Resolve from the internet, you may also have other Blackmagic apps installed simultaneously on your Mac, such as Blackmagic RAW and Blackmagic Proxy Generator Lite. If you want to delete them all at once, BuhoCleaner is your best choice. This tool's built-in feature App Uninstall enables you to delete unwanted apps like DaVince and other Blackmagic apps in a few seconds. More than this, its Leftovers feature can also help you detect and delete leftover files from uninstalled apps.

Here's how to install DaVinci Resolve and other Blackmagic apps on your Mac using BuhoCleaner:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click App Uninstall, find DaVinci Resolve in the list, and select it.

   

3. If needed, select other Blackmagic apps you want to uninstall.

   

4. Click the Remove button and confirm your action.

How to Find and Delete DaVinci Resolve's Leftover Files with Finder

As mentioned earlier, neither Launchpad nor Terminal removes all files associated with DaVinci Resolve. To completely uninstall the app, you will need to locate and delete all related files manually using Finder.

Here's what to do:

1. Open Finder.
2. Click the Go menu in the Finder and select the Go to Folder option.

   

3. Paste the following paths, one at a time, into the search box and press Return.
   • ~/Library/Application Support/
   • ~/Library/Application Scripts/
   • ~/Library/Caches/
   • ~/Library/Containers/
   • ~/Library/Logs/
   • ~/Library/Preferences/
   • ~/Library/Saved Application State/
   • ~/Movies/DaVinci Resolve/
   • /Library/Application Support/
   • /Library/Preferences/

     

4. Find the files related to DaVinci Resolve and delete them to the Trash.
5. Empty your Trash.

Last Words

By following the methods above, you should have successfully uninstalled DaVinci Resolve from your Mac.

If you’re considering uninstalling DaVinci Resolve because it takes up too much space, you might want to clear its cache instead. We also have a guide on How to Clear DaVinci Resolve Cache, so be sure to check it out!