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How to Find Out What Other Storage is on Mac?

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How to Find Out What "Other Storage" Is on Your Mac

That mysterious "Other" category in your Mac's storage breakdown can be frustrating—it seems to take up space without explaining why. Luckily, there are a few ways to uncover what’s hiding in there.

  1. Use macOS Storage Management
    Go to Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage > Manage. Click "Documents" and look for large files, caches, or old backups. The "System" and "iOS Files" sections may also contribute to "Other" storage.

  2. Scan with Terminal for Hidden Files
    Open Terminal and run:

bash
sudo du -sh ~/Library/*
This reveals large folders in your user Library, where caches, logs, and app support files often pile up.

  1. Try a Disk Analysis Tool
    Apps like DaisyDisk or OmniDiskSweeper visually map storage usage, making it easy to spot oversized hidden files. For a free option, iBoysoft DiskGeeker also scans and categorizes "Other" storage efficiently.

  2. Clear Out the Clutter
    Once you identify the culprits—like old Time Machine snapshots, disk images, or app remnants—you can safely delete them.

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