How to Delete Downloads on Mac - the ONLY tips you need

Want to permanently delete all downloads on your Mac? Messy downloads folder stressing you out? Let's fix that. Here are Lucas' top tips for clearing & cleaning your Mac downloads, and setting yourself up for a much better experience going forward.

00:00 Intro to the five steps to delete downloads on Mac
00:39 1. View downloads as detailed list
02:53 2. Quickly delete the obvious junk in bulk
04:17 3. Import photos and videos into the Photos app
07:01 4. Check if documents have been edited
08:32 5. What to do with the stuff that is left
10:17 Conclusion, call to action, blooper

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[prahslra]

Lucas, you are such a good teacher. Always clear, clean and to the point. Thank you.

[sherrisadler]

I can't say my downloads folder is empty, but it's 1/2 what it was😉 That's progress & it's thanks to you. You're a gem, Lucas! Don't know what I'd do without you 😀

[ghswzdd]

Great tutorial (as usual....). Thanks!

[HeartDrivenTarot]

But why are there so many duplicate files?- Your downloads list looks like mine.

[alanthompson]

If you are in Quick Look, pressing the down arrow will take you to the next file rather going back to the list and pressing the down arrow