How Do I Uninstall SketchUp on Mac?

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Are you looking to uninstall SketchUp from your Mac? Whether you no longer need the software or want to free up some space on your computer, removing SketchUp is a straightforward process. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to uninstall SketchUp on Mac.

Step 1: Quit SketchUp

If SketchUp is currently running on your Mac, it’s important to quit the application before proceeding with the uninstallation process. To do this, simply click on the SketchUp menu in the top-left corner of your screen and select “Quit SketchUp”. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command + Q to quit the application.

Step 2: Delete SketchUp Application

The next step is to locate and delete the SketchUp application file from your Mac. Follow these steps:

  1. Open Finder: Click on the Finder icon in your dock or select Finder from the Applications folder in your Launchpad.

  2. Navigate to Applications: In the sidebar of the Finder window, click on “Applications” to open this folder.

  3. Locate SketchUp: Scroll through the list of applications until you find “SketchUp.app”.

  4. Delete SketchUp: Drag and drop the SketchUp application file into Trash or right-click on it and select “Move to Trash”.

  5. Note: If prompted for your administrator password, enter it to confirm the deletion.

Step 3: Remove Preferences and Support Files

Although you have removed the SketchUp application, there may still be some leftover files on your Mac. These files include preferences, caches, and support data. Follow these steps to ensure a complete uninstallation:

  1. Open Finder: Launch Finder by clicking on its icon in the dock or selecting it from the Applications folder in your Launchpad.

  2. Go to Library: In the menu bar at the top of your screen, click on “Go” and then select “Go to Folder”. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Shift + Command + G.

  3. Enter Library Path: A small window will appear.

    Type “~/Library/” (without quotes) in the text field and click “Go”.

  4. Delete SketchUp Files: Look for any folders or files related to SketchUp and drag them into Trash. Some common locations for SketchUp support files are:

  • /Library/Application Support/SketchUp
  • /Library/Caches/com.sketchup.SketchUp.20xx
  • /Library/Preferences/com.20xx.plist

Note: Replace “20xx” with the version number of SketchUp that you want to uninstall.

Step 4: Empty Trash

The final step is to empty your Trash, which will permanently delete all the files you have moved into it during this uninstallation process. To do this:

  1. Control-Click Trash: Right-click on the Trash icon in your dock while holding the Control key.

  2. Select Empty Trash: From the contextual menu that appears, choose “Empty Trash”.

  3. Note: You can also press Command + Shift + Delete as a keyboard shortcut to empty the Trash.

Congratulations! You have successfully uninstalled SketchUp from your Mac.

Now you have more storage space and a clean system. If you ever decide to reinstall SketchUp in the future, simply download it again from their official website and follow the installation instructions.

I hope this tutorial was helpful to you. If you have any further questions or need assistance with any other topics, feel free to browse our website for more tutorials or contact our support team.