Chrome web cache on Mac: what it is and whether you can delete it
~/Library/Caches/Google/Chrome
Yes, you can delete it without losing anything
It recreates itself: the tool that created it makes it again when needed. At most, the next time takes a little longer.
What it is
Pages and images saved by Chrome. Rebuilt as you browse; best with Chrome closed.
How to free the space
Quit Google Chrome first. By emptying the folder's contents (the folder stays).
DiskSpace AI finds it for you
It tells you how much it takes on your Mac, what it is and whether you can delete it. It only selects what recreates itself, and your files are kept 7 days in case you change your mind.
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