Many app files are hidden on a Mac. They sit in your Library folder, which macOS hides by default. You can show hidden files in Finder, or open the Library folder directly, then search for the app’s name.
Quick steps
- Press Shift, Command, and Period to show hidden files in Finder.
- Press Shift, Command, and G, then type
~/Library. - Search for the app’s name.
- Check each match before you move anything.
Step 1: Show hidden files
- Open Finder.
- Press Shift, Command, and Period.
- Hidden files and folders now appear faded.
Press the same keys again to hide them.
Step 2: Open the Library folder
- Press Shift, Command, and G.
- Type
~/Libraryand press Return.
Using Go to Folder works even when hidden files are not showing.
One-time purchase. Works on macOS 15 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
Step 3: Search for the app
Use the search box in the Finder window. Search for the app’s name first, then for the company name. Many app files use one of these names, or the app’s bundle name, such as com.company.appname.
Step 4: Find the bundle name
To find an app’s bundle name, open Terminal and type:
mdls -name kMDItemCFBundleIdentifier /Applications/AppName.app
Replace AppName with the app’s name. This command only reads information. It does not change or delete anything.
Warning: Hidden files can belong to macOS or to other apps. Move a file to the Trash only when you know what it is.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to show hidden files to find app files?
Not always. Go to Folder opens the Library folder directly. Showing hidden files lets you browse it more easily.
Can I hide them again?
Yes. Press Shift, Command, and Period again.
Will showing hidden files change anything?
No. It only changes what Finder displays.
Want one simple step instead?
Uninstallzy shows every app with its size. Pick the app, confirm once, and it goes to the Trash.
One-time purchase. Works on macOS 15 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.