{"id":19088,"date":"2025-09-10T07:40:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T07:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=19088"},"modified":"2025-12-04T07:22:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T07:22:22","slug":"delete-mail-storage-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Mail Storage on Mac &#8211; Easily Free up Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum\">\n  <p>Does your Mac keep giving you &#8220;Disk almost full&#8221; warnings? The Mail app has probably become the interruptor of your disk space over time. Either in the form of the number of attachments or accumulated cache data. Hence, this guide here assists curious Mac users to get back that disk space in a safe way. Our guide outlines how to delete Mail storage on Mac for free or with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/icloud-backup.php\"><strong>iCloud Backup Tool<\/strong><\/a>. This allows you to digitally clean like a pro, whether you are a student or a professional.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-btn\">\n<ul id=\"db-btn-container\" class=\"nav nav-tabs mt-4\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a id=\"windows-tab\" class=\"nav-link active\" role=\"tab\" href=\"#windows\" data-toggle=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"windows\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a id=\"mac-tab\" class=\"nav-link\" role=\"tab\" href=\"#mac\" data-toggle=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mac\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"db-btn-containerContent\" class=\"tab-content my-2\">\n<div id=\"windows\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"windows-tab\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfo-iCloud-Mail-Backup-Wizard.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download<\/a> <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/#How_to_Delete_Mail_Storage_on_Mac_Hassle-Free\" >How to Delete Mail Storage on Mac Hassle-Free?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/#Steps_to_Instantly_Reduce_Mail_Storage_on_Mac\" >Steps to Instantly Reduce Mail Storage on Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/#How_to_Delete_Mail_Storage_on_Mac_Free\" >How to Delete Mail Storage on Mac Free?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/#1_Delete_Large_and_Unnecessary_Emails\" >1) Delete Large and Unnecessary Emails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/#2_Clear_Folders_Across_All_Accounts\" >2) Clear Folders Across All Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/#3_Rebuild_Mail_Database_to_Remove_Cache\" >3) Rebuild Mail Database to Remove Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Delete_Mail_Storage_on_Mac_to_Free_Up_Space\"><\/span>Understanding Delete Mail Storage on Mac to Free Up Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you start deleting things, you should know what you&rsquo;re deleting. The &#8220;Mail&#8221; category of storage on Mac consists of three sections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Email Messages<\/strong>, aka the Text portion of your emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attachments<\/strong>, an equally big problem! As everything attached, i.e., PDF, images, video, and ZIP files (sent or received), will be saved locally on disk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Cache &amp; Database Files <\/strong>from the Mail.app that allow you to browse emails quickly and view the data offline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, the Mail app contains all your local data from Apple Mail, and every time you open it, a copy is saved. Now, imagine multiplying it by 100s or 1000s, and you can easily identify how cluttered storage skyrockets on Mac.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, are the identifiers and reasons to clear Mail storage on Mac.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_Cluttered_Mail_Storage\"><\/span>Signs of Cluttered Mail Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mail app consistently freezes or slows down.<\/li>\n<li>System Storage gives an error that &ldquo;Mail&rdquo; is occupying several GBs of storage.<\/li>\n<li>Getting &ldquo;Your disk is almost full&rdquo; notifications frequently on your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_Free_Up_Mail_Storage_on_Mac\"><\/span>Reasons to Free Up Mail Storage on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To reclaim gigabytes of space instantly for better performance.<\/li>\n<li>For recovery from system lags and slowdowns.<\/li>\n<li>To keep the Mail running smoothly and efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Mail_Storage_on_Mac_Hassle-Free\"><\/span>How to Delete Mail Storage on Mac Hassle-Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When clearing out the Mac Mail storage, it is necessary to ensure you get a backup of your data. It is needed so that none of your data gets lost during the deletion, and your crucial emails are still accessible in the future.<\/p>\n<p>For this, use the <strong>SysInfo iCloud Backup Tool<\/strong> and take a data backup while sorting out the storage space. Additionally, it is useful for every user and widely compatible across all Mac and Windows OS. Moreover, you can save the data in multiple formats or to other clients while using the advanced custom filters for the best outputs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p-4 mb-4\" style=\"border: 2px solid #005EFF; border-radius: 30px;\">\n<p><strong>Real-User Case Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;My MacBook Air is constantly out of storage these days. The Storage Manager screen shows that &#8216;Mail&#8217; is using over 80 GB of space. I&#8217;ve deleted emails manually, but nothing changes. Then, I switched to the iCloud Mail Backup Tool and everything changed. I secured all my emails and also freed up a large data space in no time without any extra effort.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Instantly_Reduce_Mail_Storage_on_Mac\"><\/span>Steps to Instantly Reduce Mail Storage on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download, install, and run the <strong>iCloud Backup Software<\/strong> using either <strong>Single\/Batch<\/strong> mode.\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/asset\/img\/screenshot\/icloud-backup\/b3.webp\" alt=\"Delete Mail Storage on Mac\" width=\"700\" height=\"984\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Next, enter your username and password and complete the <strong>Sign In<\/strong>.\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/asset\/img\/screenshot\/icloud-backup\/s1.webp\" alt=\"Delete Mail Storage on Mac\" width=\"700\" height=\"984\" \/><\/li>\n<li>A list of folders in a tree structure is displayed. Choose those needed and click on <strong>Next<\/strong>.\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/asset\/img\/screenshot\/icloud-backup\/s3.webp\" alt=\"Delete Mail Storage on Mac\" width=\"700\" height=\"984\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Further, choose the <strong>PST, PDF<\/strong>, or any other format you desire from the drop menu.\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/asset\/img\/screenshot\/icloud-backup\/s4.webp\" alt=\"Delete Mail Storage on Mac\" width=\"700\" height=\"984\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Afterward, click <strong>Free up Server Space <\/strong>option to delete mail storage on Mac.\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/asset\/img\/screenshot\/icloud-backup\/s6.webp\" alt=\"Delete Mail Storage on Mac\" width=\"700\" height=\"984\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Apply other filters and, in the end, press <strong>Convert <\/strong>to clear your storage and backup data.\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/asset\/img\/screenshot\/icloud-backup\/s12.webp\" alt=\"Delete Mail Storage on Mac\" width=\"700\" height=\"984\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Mail_Storage_on_Mac_Free\"><\/span>How to Delete Mail Storage on Mac Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are numerous manual solutions through which you can clear the Mail storage on a Mac. These are briefly described in this section:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Delete_Large_and_Unnecessary_Emails\"><\/span>1) Delete Large and Unnecessary Emails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Start the <strong>Mail<\/strong> app on Mac and in the <strong>Search bar<\/strong>, type<strong> from: (keyword).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A list appears where you can filter the emails to eliminate.<\/li>\n<li>Next, go to <strong>View<\/strong> and click on <strong>Sort by &rarr; Size<\/strong> to identify the large emails.<\/li>\n<li>Further, select all the <strong>emails <\/strong>you do not require and click the <strong>Trash<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, move to the <strong>Trash<\/strong> folder and tap <strong>Command + A <\/strong>keys to select All. Then, click <strong>Delete\/Erase Deleted Items<\/strong> for permanent removal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you have any recurring senders, choose to auto-delete their future emails. To do so, go to <strong>Mail <\/strong>and select <strong>Preferences &rarr; Rule<\/strong>. Within it, set your criteria and set the <strong>Delete<\/strong> action. It is best to skip the promotional and spam emails that occur frequently.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatively, Skip Attachments to Reduce Mail Storage on Mac<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open<strong> Mail<\/strong> and use the search filter to identify emails (<strong>has: attachment)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Then, select the email with the attachment, open it, and press <strong>Remove Attachment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: It works only for the emails in your local Mail and not those on the IMAP server.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Clear_Folders_Across_All_Accounts\"><\/span>2) Clear Folders Across All Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Press <strong>Command + Shift + G<\/strong> through <strong>Finder<\/strong> to access Go to Folder.<\/li>\n<li>Then, type <strong>~\/Library\/Mail\/macOS Version\/MailData<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Sort the files and delete those that are not needed.<\/li>\n<li>Afterward, in your <strong>Mail <\/strong>app, go to the <strong>Junk<\/strong> and<strong> Trash<\/strong> folders and empty them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Know: How to Delete Mail Storage on Mac in General?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>In the Mail app, from <strong>Preferences<\/strong>, open the <strong>General<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<li>There, select either:<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Move deleted messages to the Trash mailbox <\/strong>or<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Erase deleted items after one month<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The download and other folders store all attachments and data, so delete carefully. Or else, ensure to take a backup first.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Rebuild_Mail_Database_to_Remove_Cache\"><\/span>3) Rebuild Mail Database to Remove Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Repeat <strong>steps 1 and 2<\/strong> as in <strong>Method 2,<\/strong> and then, locate the <strong>Envelope Index<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Move the files within to a safe space for their backup and relaunch <strong>Mail<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Further, this will rebuild your database and clear all the potential cache data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Rebuilding is time-consuming, and you may need to repeat the steps.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Mail Storage Settings to Clear Mail Storage on Mac<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>In <strong>Mail Preferences<\/strong>, select <strong>Accounts<\/strong> and choose your email account.<\/li>\n<li>Next, look for the <strong>Download Attachment <\/strong>settings and change it to <strong>None\/Recent<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, for IMAP accounts, choose<strong> Don&rsquo;t Keep Copies of Any Messages.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>This is efficient as it helps reduce the local storage, especially for those with server-side data.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventive Measures to Free Up Mail Storage on Mac<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Clear downloads regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Archive your legacy emails.<\/li>\n<li>From <strong>System Preferences &rarr; Apple ID &rarr; iCloud, <\/strong>turn on<strong> &ldquo;Optimize System Storage&rdquo;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong><p>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/export-icloud-contacts-to-outlook-365\/\">Export iCloud Contacts to Outlook 365<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are ready to reclaim your Mac storage, then use the guide provided above. With efficient free methods, we have resolved your query of how to delete mail storage on Mac. Also, for those who are in a hurry, we have the automated tool to help you secure the data while cleaning the Mail storage effectively and efficiently. For any other concerns, <a href=\"https:\/\/vm.providesupport.com\/0pi295uz3ga080c7lxqxxuaoxr\"><strong>Reach Out to Tech Experts<\/strong><\/a> and have a secure and clean mailbox.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"faq_heading\">FAQs<\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757487944288\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q. How to delete Mail storage on Mac to free up space?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> You can use any of the following methods to reduce mail storage on MacBook:<br\/>1. Using Finder<br\/>2. Clearing Mail Folders<br\/>3. Rebuilding Mail<br\/>4. Managing Mail Storage Settings<br\/>5. Using the best iCloud Email Backup Tool<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757487974358\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q. What is the difference between \u201cDeleting Mail\u201d and \u201cArchiving\u00a0 Mail\u201d?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> Archiving takes an email out of your inbox, but it stores it in a \u201cMac Archive\u201d folder, so it is still consuming storage. Deleting moves it to Trash, and you can empty it to free up the storage.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757487994670\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q. How can I prevent duplicates on Mac?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> 1. Empty your Trash and Junk folders regularly.<br\/>2. Each month, use the \u201cSort by Attachments\u201d view to get rid of large attachments\/files.<br\/>3. 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Deleting moves it to Trash, and you can empty it to free up the storage.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/#faq-question-1757487994670","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/#faq-question-1757487994670","name":"Q. How can I prevent duplicates on Mac?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans-<\/strong> 1. Empty your Trash and Junk folders regularly.<br\/>2. Each month, use the \u201cSort by Attachments\u201d view to get rid of large attachments\/files.<br\/>3. Consider saving important attachments to cloud storage (iCloud Drive, Dropbox) or to an external drive, and then deleting the email.<br\/>4. Do not use \u201cArchive\u201d with emails with large attachments.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/#faq-question-1757488056053","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-mail-storage-on-mac\/#faq-question-1757488056053","name":"Q. How do I check the space Mail is using on Mac?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans-<\/strong> To check the storage and delete mail storage on Mac, go to:<br\/><strong>Apple Menu \u2192 About This Mac \u2192 Storage \u2192 Manage \u2192 Mail.<\/strong>","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19088"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19920,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19088\/revisions\/19920"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}