Smart Folder Cleaner Smart Folder Cleaner

Folders that
clean themselves.

Smart Folder Cleaner monitors your Desktop, Downloads, and other folders — automatically moving and deleting files you haven't touched in days.

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Requires macOS 11.5 or later

Per Folder

Your rules,
your folders.

Configure cleanup rules for each folder individually. Ignore specific files or extensions, set how many days before files are removed, and choose between moving to Trash or permanent deletion.

Protected

Critical folders
are safe.

System folders are automatically protected and cannot be monitored. External volumes are excluded. You will always receive a notification before any file is permanently deleted — no surprises.

Undo

Changed your
mind?

Files are held in a temporary area before permanent deletion. Easily restore anything you still need, or file it away to another folder. You are always in control.

Insights

See what's
been freed.

Track your cleanup history with detailed statistics. See how many files have been removed, how much disk space you have saved over time, and which folders generate the most clutter.

Smart cleanup.

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Configurable Timing
Set how many days before unused files get moved, per folder. Each monitored location can have its own schedule.
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System Protection
Critical system folders are automatically blocked from monitoring. You cannot accidentally clean Library, System, or Applications.
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Delete Notifications
Get alerts before files are permanently removed. Review pending deletions and save anything you still need before it is gone.
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File Away
Move files to organized locations instead of just deleting them. Route old downloads to archives, screenshots to a folder, and more.
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Trash or Delete
Choose between moving to Trash (recoverable) or permanent deletion per folder. Stay safe or go aggressive — your call.
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Ignore Rules
Skip specific files, folders, or file extensions from cleanup. Keep important items safe while everything else gets handled automatically.
Smart Folder Cleaner

A tidier Mac, automatically

Set your rules once. Smart Folder Cleaner handles the rest.

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Requires macOS 11.5 or later