What does Cache Kid clean?

Cache Kid finds rebuildable cache, previews, renders, logs, and temporary files from creative apps like Adobe, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, Figma, Capture One, and Logic Pro.

Does Cache Kid clean my whole Mac?

No. It focuses on known creative app cache folders and any custom cache folders you choose to add, so cleanup stays targeted and reviewable.

Will it delete projects, media, exports, or documents?

No. Cache Kid is built to avoid your work and only target cache creative apps can rebuild. You review every path and size first, selected items move to Trash, and cleanup is blocked while related apps are open.

Does Cache Kid need Full Disk Access?

No. Cache Kid asks for specific folder access through the standard macOS picker and only reads folders you approve.

Can I try it for free?

Yes. Scans are always free, and free users get two full clean runs. Cache Kid Pro is a one-time lifetime purchase through the Mac App Store with no subscription.

Does Cache Kid upload my files?

No. Cache Kid works locally on your Mac and does not upload your project files, media, exports, documents, or scanned folder contents.

Will clearing cache make my Mac faster?

Cache Kid is focused on freeing storage, not making fake speed promises. Some apps may need a moment to rebuild previews or thumbnails after cleanup.

Can clearing Resolve cache fix GPU out-of-memory errors?

Not reliably. GPU memory errors usually need proxies, lower timeline resolution, fewer effects, or different GPU settings. Cache cleanup helps when storage or stale cache is part of the problem.

What Resolve folders are usually safe to clear?

Render cache and optimized media are usually rebuildable. Project databases, .drp files, source footage, and gallery stills should be handled carefully.

Where does Resolve store cache on Mac?

Resolve cache location depends on Working Folders and Media Storage settings. Check cache, proxy, and optimized media locations before manually deleting anything.

DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve cache and out of memory on Mac

Published May 23, 2026, updated May 23, 2026

Quick answer

Quit Resolve if macOS shows an application memory warning, then clear render cache and check Working Folders. If the problem is GPU memory, use proxies, lower timeline resolution, or reduce heavy effects instead of relying on cache cleanup.

DaVinci Resolve cache out of memory on Mac: 2026 fix guide thumbnail

DaVinci Resolve out-of-memory warnings can come from disk pressure, render cache growth, optimized media, Fusion effects, or GPU memory limits. Clear cache when storage is tight, but use proxies, lower timeline resolution, or fewer effects if the problem is GPU memory.

Quick fix: quit Resolve if it is frozen, reopen the project, then choose Playback > Delete Render Cache > All.

What the memory warning means in Resolve

On Mac, the “Your system has run out of application memory” alert means macOS cannot keep up with current memory pressure. Resolve may be using too much memory, the startup disk may be too full for swap, or the timeline may be too heavy for the current hardware.

The alert does not automatically mean your Resolve project is damaged. It usually means the machine needs breathing room before you keep grading or exporting.

macOS Force Quit window showing DaVinci Resolve not responding due to low application memory

What to do first

Force quit Resolve if it is not responding
Restart your Mac if memory pressure stays high
Clear render cache from Playback > Delete Render Cache > All
Check Project Settings > Master Settings > Working Folders
Use proxies or lower timeline resolution if GPU memory is the real issue

DaVinci Resolve Working Folders showing cache and proxy locations

Resolve cache vs GPU memory

Problem	Cache cleanup may help	Better fix
Startup disk nearly full	Yes	Free disk space and clear render cache
CacheClip folder huge	Yes	Delete render cache and review cache folders
Heavy Fusion comp	Sometimes	Render in place or simplify the comp
GPU memory error	Not reliably	Use proxies, lower resolution, reduce heavy effects
Long-GOP 10-bit footage	Sometimes	Generate proxy or optimized media

Check Working Folders before manual cleanup

Resolve stores render cache, proxy media, optimized media, and gallery stills based on Media Storage and Working Folders. The first Media Storage location can matter for cache defaults, and project settings can override where files go.

That is why Finder cleanup can get messy fast. Before deleting anything manually, check the Cache files location, Proxy generation location, and Optimized media settings. Do not touch project databases, .drp exports, source footage, or gallery stills unless you know exactly what they are.

Review Resolve cache with Cache Kid

Cache Kid scans known Resolve cache and temporary folders, shows sizes and paths, and moves only selected items to Trash. It is useful when you want to review cache outside Resolve without touching projects or source media.

Use Resolve's built-in cache commands first when the project is open. Use Cache Kid for broader review-first cleanup across creative apps.

What Cache Kid will not fix

Cache Kid will not fix GPU VRAM limits, a broken Fusion node tree, unsupported codecs, or a project that exceeds your Mac's hardware. It helps with cache and storage, not every Resolve memory problem.

Last verified with current DaVinci Resolve cache workflows and macOS 15.

Related guide

Clear DaVinci Resolve Cache on Mac

Want the full cleanup walkthrough? This guide explains where the cache lives and what is safe to review before moving anything to Trash.

Review before you clear

Try Cache Kid for DaVinci Resolve cache

Cache Kid is a macOS menu bar app that scans known DaVinci Resolve cache folders, shows you what it found, and moves only what you select to Trash. Scans are free. Nothing is permanently deleted until you empty Trash yourself.

Cache Kid scan results showing app cache sizes and selected items

Scan, review sizes and paths, then clear only what you choose from the menu bar.

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Frequently asked questions

Can clearing Resolve cache fix GPU out-of-memory errors?: Not reliably. GPU memory errors usually need proxies, lower timeline resolution, fewer effects, or different GPU settings. Cache cleanup helps when storage or stale cache is part of the problem.
What Resolve folders are usually safe to clear?: Render cache and optimized media are usually rebuildable. Project databases, .drp files, source footage, and gallery stills should be handled carefully.
Where does Resolve store cache on Mac?: Resolve cache location depends on Working Folders and Media Storage settings. Check cache, proxy, and optimized media locations before manually deleting anything.