# Is it safe to clear Telegram’s cache on Mac?

- URL: https://moreroom.app/folders/telegram-media
- Item: Telegram media cache
- Location: `~/Library/Group Containers/6N38VWS5BX.ru.keepcoder.Telegram`
- Verdict: Review first — Might hold something you care about. Look inside before removing it.
- Comes back on its own: no
- From the app: Telegram > Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage.
- Source: MoreRoom rules catalogue (2026-10-17), by Yando Pte. Ltd.

## What is it?

The Telegram app for macOS keeps downloaded photos, videos, voice messages and files in this group container, alongside your account data. The media cache can grow to tens of GB with busy groups and channels.

## What happens if you delete it?

Cleared media stays in the Telegram cloud and downloads again when you open the chat. Secret chats are the exception: their media exists only on your devices.

## How to remove it properly

In Telegram, open Settings › Data and Storage › Storage Usage and clear the cache, per chat or all at once. You can also set a maximum cache size and how long media is kept.

## Before you delete it

Do not move the whole group container to the Trash: it also holds your session and local data, so you would be signed out and lose secret chats.