How to uninstall Keynote

Most Mac users simply drag and drop apps to the Trash when they want to uninstall them. However, this is not enough to completely delete files and related data. This article explains how to uninstall Keynote with all its support files completely. You can use this guide for any program you want to remove from your system.

Contents:

1. Is it safe to uninstall Keynote from my Mac?
2. How to manually delete Keynote from a Mac
3. The quickest way to uninstall Keynote from a Mac

Before we start

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Is it safe to uninstall Keynote from my Mac?

Apple does not prohibit you from uninstalling Keynote because it is a standalone application. It can be pre-installed on your Mac, however, it’s not critical to the system’s operation. If you no longer need it, you can safely uninstall it, making room for other files or programs. Keynote can always be re-downloaded from the Mac App Store for free if necessary.

Uninstalling Keynote will not affect the stability of macOS or cause it to malfunction. However, follow our guide attentively to do it correctly and get rid of the app completely with all its remaining files.

How to manually delete Keynote from a Mac

Manually removing Keynote requires more time and attention, but allows for detailed control over the process. This method suits users who want to remove all associated files without using third-party software.

Steps to manually uninstall Keynote

1. Open the Applications folder in Finder.
2. Locate and drag Keynote to the Trash.
3. Find the Keynote residual files. For this in Finder, press Command + Shift + G.
4. Enter the following path ~/Library and press Enter.

5. In the Library folder go through its subfolders and find Keynote-related files. Find folders and files containing Keynote in the name or the bundle ID com.apple.iwork.keynote and delete them.

   • ~/Library/Application Support/.
   • ~/Library/Preferences/
   • ~/Library/Caches/
   • ~/Library/Containers/
   

The quickest way to uninstall Keynote from a Mac

The fastest and safest way to remove apps on a Mac is to use App Cleaner & Uninstaller from Nektony. This utility not only removes the main program files, but also finds all related data such as caches, temporary files, and settings entries. The program also provides the ability to manage system extensions and disable unnecessary startup programs, which helps optimize your Mac’s performance.

Steps to remove Keynote with App Cleaner & Uninstaller

1. Download and run App Cleaner & Uninstaller.
2. Find and select Keynote in the list of scanned apps.
3. Click the Uninstall button.
4. Confirm deleting Keynote.

If you have already dragged and dropped Keynote into the Trash, you still can easily find and delete the leftover files of Keynote with App Cleaner & Uninstaller. Here’s how:

1. Run App Cleaner & Uninstaller.
2. Switch to the Remaining Files option from the left panel.
3. Select Keynote’s support files.
4. Click on Remove and confirm the action.

Conclusion

We hope this article helped you understand how to uninstall apps properly. Remember that using App Cleaner & Uninstaller is the fastest and safest way to get rid of unused apps and extensions from your Mac.