The Best .DS_Store Cleaner for Mac
Automatically Remove .DS_Store Files from Git, Dropbox, and Shared Folders
Clean .DS_Store files with one click. Perfect for developers, designers, and Mac users who want to keep their folders clean.
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The Most Complete .DS_Store Cleaner
Whether you're a developer dealing with Git repositories, a designer sharing files with clients, or just want to keep your Mac clean - we've got you covered.
Single Folder Clean
Select a folder and quickly clean all .DS_Store files within it. Simple and intuitive interface for easy operation.
Batch Clean
Clean multiple folders simultaneously. Perfect for managing large projects and maintaining organized workspaces.
Auto Clean
Set up automatic cleaning rules with customizable intervals. Monitor specific folders and keep your system tidy without manual intervention.
Cleaning Statistics
Track your cleaning history, view total files cleaned and space saved. Beautiful visualization of your cleaning data.
Achievement Sharing
Share your cleaning milestones, export beautiful statistics cards, and showcase your contribution to a cleaner system.
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User Reviews
What our users say about DS Store Cleaner
John M.
"As a Git user, .DS_Store files were constantly appearing in my commits. This app's auto-clean feature completely solved this issue. No more accidental commits!"
iOS Developer
Sarah L.
"Working with Windows clients, .DS_Store files were causing confusion in shared folders. Now I can keep my shared directories clean automatically!"
UX Designer
Mike R.
"These files were cluttering my web deployments. The batch cleaning feature saved me hours of manual cleanup work. Worth every penny!"
Web Developer
Emma W.
"Managing multiple Git repositories was a nightmare with .DS_Store files. The auto-monitoring feature keeps all my repos clean without any effort."
DevOps Engineer
David K.
"As a system admin, I needed a reliable way to prevent .DS_Store files in shared network drives. This tool's monitoring feature is exactly what I needed."
System Administrator
Alex P.
"ZIP files were always getting corrupted by .DS_Store files. Now I can clean folders before compression with just one click. Fantastic tool!"
Software Engineer
Rachel H.
"I was tired of manually cleaning .DS_Store files from my Dropbox folders. The automatic monitoring feature is a game-changer for cloud sync!"
Product Manager
Tom L.
"The statistics feature revealed hundreds of .DS_Store files scattered across my projects. The batch clean feature helped maintain a clean codebase and smoother deployments!"
Full Stack Developer
John M.
"As a Git user, .DS_Store files were constantly appearing in my commits. This app's auto-clean feature completely solved this issue. No more accidental commits!"
iOS Developer
Sarah L.
"Working with Windows clients, .DS_Store files were causing confusion in shared folders. Now I can keep my shared directories clean automatically!"
UX Designer
Mike R.
"These files were cluttering my web deployments. The batch cleaning feature saved me hours of manual cleanup work. Worth every penny!"
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Free Version
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Quick and easy folder cleaning
- Clean any folder with one click
Pro Version
$0.99 one-time
Unlock all features and clean with ease
- All Free Features
- Batch Clean
- Auto Clean
- Advanced Statistics
- Achievements
Frequently Asked Questions
.DS_Store (Desktop Services Store) files are hidden files automatically created by macOS to store custom folder attributes, such as icon positions, view options, and background images. While they serve a purpose in maintaining folder appearance settings, they can cause issues when sharing files or working with version control systems.
Yes, it's absolutely safe. .DS_Store files only contain display preferences and deleting them won't affect your actual files and folders. The system will automatically recreate these files when needed.
.DS_Store files can cause issues when sharing folders, especially with non-Mac systems. They may appear as unnecessary hidden files in file sharing, version control systems, or web servers. Cleaning them helps maintain a cleaner file structure and prevents potential conflicts.
macOS creates .DS_Store files whenever you customize a folder's view settings in Finder, such as changing the icon size, sorting method, or background. They're also created when you modify folder-specific display preferences.
Yes, macOS may recreate .DS_Store files when you customize folder settings again. This is normal system behavior. You can use our Auto Clean feature (Pro version) to automatically monitor and clean specific folders where you don't want these files.
Yes, DS Store Cleaner works perfectly with NAS devices like Synology, QNAP, and other network storage systems. You can clean .DS_Store files from mounted NAS drives just like local folders, ensuring your shared network storage stays clean and organized.
Yes, DS Store Cleaner works seamlessly with Dropbox, Google Drive, and other cloud storage services. It can automatically monitor shared folders and clean .DS_Store files before they sync, preventing unnecessary file transfers and potential conflicts with non-Mac users.
The batch cleaning feature allows you to select multiple folders or entire drives to clean simultaneously. It intelligently scans all subfolders and removes .DS_Store files while preserving your folder structure. This is especially useful for cleaning large projects or preparing files for sharing.
Yes, the Pro version is a one-time purchase of $0.99. Once you upgrade, you'll have lifetime access to all Pro features including Batch Clean, Auto Clean, Statistics, and Achievements. No subscription or additional payments required.
Simply click the "Upgrade to Pro" button in the app and complete the purchase through the App Store for $0.99. The upgrade process is instant, and you'll immediately have access to all Pro features.