If you had download apps and games on your Mac that you no longer use, it is better to delete them. You can find below different ways to uninstall apps on Mac.
Delete or Uninstall Apps on Mac
Apple’s App Store has tons of Apps and games, which can easily tempt users into downloading unwanted Apps and games, which they may never really use.
Before going ahead with the steps to Uninstall Apps on Mac, you need to be aware that certain pre-installed system Apps cannot be deleted from Mac.
The reason behind preventing certain System Apps from being deleted on Mac is to maintain proper functioning of your device and to protect the overall user experience that Apple wants to provide its users.
1. Uninstall Apps on Mac from Launchpad
An easy way to Uninstall Apps on Mac is by going to the Launchpad on your Mac.
1. Click on the Launchpad Icon located in the Dock of your Mac.
2. On the next screen, press and hold the Option key on the keyboard of your Mac and you will find all App Icons on the Launch Screen Jiggling.
Click on the X icon located at upper-left corner of the App that you want to delete.
3. On the confirmation pop-up, click on the Delete button to confirm deletion.
If you do not see the X icon next to the App that you want to delete, it means that this App came pre-installed with your Mac and it cannot be deleted.
Also, certain third-party Apps cannot be deleted from the Launchpad and can only be deleted from the Applications Folder (Next method).
2. Uninstall Apps on Mac from Applications Folder
Apps downloaded from the App Store and also those downloaded from third-party source will be available in the Applications Folder and they can deleted.
1. Click on the Finder Icon, located in the Dock of your Mac.
2. On the next screen, click on Applications in the left-pane. In the right-pane, right-click on the App that you want to delete and click on Move to Trash option in the menu that appears.
3. If prompted, enter your Admin Password in the pop-up and the App will be moved to Trash on your Mac.
Note: You can also drag the App to Trash can.
After the App is moved to trash, you can delete the App from the trash can immediately or the App will be removed when you empty the Trash.
3. Uninstall Apps on Mac using Spotlight Search
If the App that you want to Uninstall is difficult to find, you can use Spotlight Search to find the App and remove it from your Mac.
1. Click on the Search icon located at the top-right corner of your screen.
2. In the Spotlight Search Window, type the Name of the App that you want to delete.
3. Once the App comes up in search results, press and hold the Command Key and double-click on the App that has come up in search results.
4. When you double-click on the App, you will be directed to its location in the Applications folder. Right-click on the App and click on Move to Trash.
The App will be Uninstalled and moved to the Trash, from where it can be deleted.
4. Uninstall Apps from Downloads Folder
If you had downloaded the App from the internet, you can delete this App by going to Downloads folder on your Mac.
Click on the Finder Icon and click on Downloads in the left pane. In the right-pane, right-click on the App that you want to delete and select Move to Trash option in the right-click menu.
The selected App will be immediately moved to the Trash on your Mac.
