The short answer
Yes. Rebuilt or re-downloaded automatically when needed.
What is it?
DaVinci Resolve’s render cache: clips and effects rendered by Smart or User cache so the timeline plays smoothly, stored in CacheClip folders in the cache location set in Resolve’s settings. It can reach tens of GB on heavy projects.
Render and optimized-media cache. Resolve rebuilds it when the timeline plays.
What happens if you delete it?
Resolve renders the cache again when you play the timeline; playback of heavy effects is slower until it has. Projects and media are not affected.
How to remove it properly
In Resolve, with the project open, choose Playback › Delete Render Cache and pick All or Unused. For old projects, quit Resolve and move their CacheClip folders to the Trash.
Quit the app that uses it, then move it to the Trash. Empty the Trash when you’re sure.
- MoreRoom only suggests items unused for 14 days or more.
How MoreRoom helps
MoreRoom recognises this item, shows its real size and when it was last used, and labels it “Safe to remove”. In the free version you can move it to the Trash in one click, with Undo; Pro collects every safe item at once.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to delete DaVinci Resolve CacheClip folders?
Yes. Rebuilt or re-downloaded automatically when needed. Resolve renders the cache again when you play the timeline; playback of heavy effects is slower until it has. Projects and media are not affected.
Will DaVinci Resolve render cache (CacheClip) come back after I delete it?
Yes. Resolve renders the cache again when you play the timeline; playback of heavy effects is slower until it has. Projects and media are not affected.
How do I remove DaVinci Resolve render cache (CacheClip) properly?
In Resolve, with the project open, choose Playback › Delete Render Cache and pick All or Unused. For old projects, quit Resolve and move their CacheClip folders to the Trash.