How to Free Up Space on macOS Sequoia
Sequoia Storage Overview
macOS Sequoia introduced Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, and enhanced window management. These features require additional system files that impact your storage. Knowing how to free up space on mac after upgrading to Sequoia helps you maintain a clean and fast system.
Apple Intelligence downloads machine learning models locally, which can consume several gigabytes on Apple Silicon Macs.
Post-Upgrade Cleanup
After upgrading to Sequoia, check your Applications folder for old macOS installer files and delete them. Clear your Downloads folder of the Sequoia installer if you downloaded it manually. Open **System Settings > General > Storage** to review what changed.
Sequoia may have also created APFS snapshots during the upgrade process. These eventually clear on their own, but you can speed it up by restarting your Mac.
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Handle Apple Intelligence Models
Apple Intelligence models stored on your Mac can take up significant space. If you don't use Apple Intelligence features, go to **System Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri** and disable the features you don't need. This prevents new models from being downloaded.
Restarting your Mac after disabling Apple Intelligence helps the system clean up unused model data and free up space on mac.
Sequoia Cache Cleanup
Sequoia creates caches for its new features including window tiling data and iPhone Mirroring state. Navigate to `~/Library/Caches` and look for new folders created around your upgrade date. These are safe to clear and will be rebuilt as needed.
Optimize Storage Settings
Sequoia keeps the same storage optimization options as previous versions. Enable **Optimize Mac Storage** for iCloud, set Trash to empty automatically, and review the recommendations in **System Settings > General > Storage**. These settings help you how to free up space on mac automatically over time.
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