A way to clear clutter on your Mac.

Think Tinder, but for your Mac’s files. Putzen automatically finds duplicates and older files for you to →Keepor←Trash.

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Watch a short walkthrough, or try it yourself with sample files.

What people are saying.

Reactions and feedback from Reddit. Usernames hidden for privacy.

Reddit comment: someone had to built that, thank you . this looks awesome.
Reddit comment: Innovative UI for a cleanup app.
Reddit comment: I need clean up my mac. nice.
Reddit feedback: Yes, definitely! Since my folders contain a large number of files, I wouldn't try to go through all the duplicates in one sitting. Personally, I'd prefer to spend around 10 - 15 minutes a day reviewing and cleaning them up. I actually think this could help build a positive habit of keeping my Mac organized. Instead of treating it as a one-time cleanup tool, I could see myself coming back to Putzen regularly and making it part of my daily routine.
Try PutzenSample files only. Nothing on your Mac is accessed.

See how it works.

Recorded in Putzen with sample files.

Find duplicate
files.

Putzen automatically finds duplicate files and groups every copy together. Keep one, keep them all, or send them to Trash.

Look at old
files.

Review files added to their folder more than six months ago. Keep or move them to Trash, one at a time.

Decide on
the rest.

Click Keep or Move to Trash for each file. Use the arrow keys to go even faster.

Deleted a file
by mistake?

Moved the wrong file to Trash? Click Restore to put it back. Undo also reverses your last Keep decision.

Scan multiple
folders.

Select several folders at once, including folders with nested subfolders. Each folder appears separately, with its own files and progress.

Review iCloud
Drive files.

Review files already downloaded on your Mac. Putzen explains how many cloud-only files were skipped and why. Your Photos library isn’t included.

Nothing is deleted permanently.

Files you remove with Putzen go to your Mac’s Trash, so you can get them back.

Your files stay on your Mac.

Putzen doesn’t upload your files or require an account.

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Questions, answered.

What does Putzen clean?

Putzen helps you review the folders you choose, starting with duplicates and old files. It does not clean your Mac automatically.

Will Putzen delete anything without asking?

No. You decide what to keep or send to Trash. Files in Trash can be restored from your Mac before you empty it.

When is space actually freed?

Putzen shows how much you have moved to Trash. macOS reclaims the disk space only after you empty the Trash.

Which Macs does Putzen work on?

This release needs an Apple Silicon Mac, M1 or newer, running macOS 15 or later. Intel Macs are not supported.

Do my files leave my Mac?

No. Putzen works with your chosen folders on your Mac. It does not upload or track your files.

Is Putzen a subscription?

No. Pay once for lifetime use of Putzen. There is no recurring subscription.

A smoother cleanup, thanks to your feedback.

  • Add several folders at once, including their subfolders. Each folder gets its own review and progress.
  • See sizes inside the space breakdown and file counts beside each category. Open a category to start reviewing, or choose an individual folder.
  • See full file paths on hover, or use Show in Finder to open the file’s location. Expand for a closer look, and restore a file if you made a mistake.
  • Open the in-app guide with “How to use Putzen”. After 20 reviewed files, save your place with “Done for today”. Reopen Putzen to return to the overview with saved progress.

Putzen reviews downloaded files in your chosen folders, including iCloud Drive and OneDrive. Files detected as cloud-only are skipped, with a message explaining why. Your Photos library is not included.

Already have Putzen? Download your update using the email from your original order. This includes giveaway orders. No new purchase or promo code needed.

Quit Putzen before replacing the app in Applications. Your open review and Undo history do not carry over to the new app. Use “Done for today” first if available to save your place.

Putzen

One payment.
More room.

Putzen for Mac

€5lifetime access

Launch price for the first 20 buyers. Then €9.

  • Pay once. Use it for life.
  • Your files stay on your Mac
  • You choose what moves to Trash
Get lifetime access · €5Apple Silicon Mac, macOS 15 or later. Space is freed after you empty the Trash. Refund information
Aniket Parihar, creator of Putzen
Aniket Parihar · Berlin

Why I built Putzen.

Every month, my Mac fills up with files I don’t need. Many are duplicates. Others sit there untouched for months.

I wanted a quicker, more enjoyable way to go through them. So I built Putzen: a Tinder-style way to review files, one at a time. Keep what matters and send the rest to Trash.

It helped me tackle my own clutter, so I decided to share it. I hope you enjoy using it. If you have feedback, I’d love to hear it.

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