Many apps sit inside folders in your Applications folder. Suites like Adobe or Microsoft Office often put several apps in one folder. To find them all, open Applications in Finder, then open each folder. Look at each app before you remove it.
Quick steps
- Open Applications in Finder.
- Look for folders, which show a folder icon.
- Open each folder to see the apps inside.
- Select the app and check it before you remove it.
Step 1: Open Applications
- Open Finder.
- Click Applications in the sidebar.
- Switch to list view by pressing Command and 2. This makes folders easier to spot.
Step 2: Open each folder
Double-click a folder to open it. Some folders hold more folders. Keep opening until you reach each app.
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Step 3: Check each app before you remove it
Some folders hold helpers, not the main app. Suites often include a small tool or updater. Remove only what you do not use, and keep anything that a program you still use needs.
Warning: Do not move a whole suite to the Trash if you still use one app in it.
Tip: Use a list of every app
Uninstallzy lists apps in vendor folders, up to three levels deep, alongside the rest. It shows each app with its real size, so you can see which suite items take up the most space. It does not remove the folder itself, only the app you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Why are some apps inside folders?
Companies often group related apps together, such as a suite of tools or an installer’s extras.
Do I need to remove the whole folder?
No. You can remove a single app and keep the rest.
Will removing one app in a folder break the others?
Usually not, but check the suite’s own notes first.
Want one simple step instead?
Uninstallzy shows every app with its size. Pick the app, confirm once, and it goes to the Trash.
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