Hidden Cleaner for Mac

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Hidden Cleaner Analysis

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Hidden Cleaner is a free utility designed for Mac users, focusing on the management and removal of hidden files. This program simplifies the process of identifying and cleaning up unnecessary files that may be cluttering the system, thus optimizing overall performance. Users can easily navigate through its interface to locate hidden files, giving them the option to delete or manage these files effectively.

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The software features a straightforward design, allowing for quick access to hidden files across the system. With its focus on enhancing system performance, Hidden Cleaner can help free up valuable disk space, contributing to a smoother user experience. It is particularly useful for those who may not be aware of the hidden files taking up space, providing them with tools to maintain their Mac efficiently.

Hidden Cleaner for Mac

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GENERAL

Release: April 25, 2010

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 2.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.5

Additional Requirements: This app requires Mac OS X 10.6, and does not run on Mac OS X 10.5. Please ignore the "Operating System Requirements" field for this listing.

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Total Downloads: 10,129

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.2/5

10 User Votes

A+! Used to erase interfering files on 16 GB SDHC Card.
safeblockJanuary 21, 2013
Pros
Simple Program, quick and easy to use.
Cons
None known
Summary
I used this on LION to erase the files on a 16 GB SDHC card that were interfering with my Panasonic TV's display of slideshows of JPEG pictures. Copied from iPhoto to card, then ejected with the Hidden File app that I had placed on my desktop. Simple, quick.
Works Great!
djo01July 27, 2011
Pros
Fast and easy to use!
Cons
No message displaying the Device was cleaned and ejected.
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Ok with a HTC HERO
OkrackenApril 25, 2010
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I tried it with my HTC HERO, I backed up my SD card, as it was advised. It works perfectly ... Thank you very much
DO NOT USE THIS IF YOU ARE NOT SURE...
Bruno LoApril 21, 2010
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />if your device needs hidden files. My Samsung YP-U2R MP3-Player did not work any more after cleaning the hidden files. Had to format it to get it running again.
Hidden Cleaner is Staggeringly Useful
webstock42September 23, 2008
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />If you use removable media like CompactFlash, SmartMedia, or xD cards on your Mac so that they can go into DOS-based devices like musical keyboards and synthesizers, you will love the absence of Trash folders, Spotlight folders, and other hidden files after ejecting with Hidden Cleaner. Just be savy enough about your usage to know if your device *needs* hidden files or folders. If not, clean 'em! _DanielFisher_
COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!
yrag01June 10, 2008
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I bought one of those chinese ipod Nano mp4 knock offs for $36 just to see if it worked. I loaded about 3GB onto the unit. each song would play, but not advance. When I looked at the display I was seeing for example 'Song -Artist.mp3' but it was followed by '.Song -artist.mp3' which I figured out was the way the mp4's DOS read the OS X generated mp3Ã¢?? to the player the '.Song -artist.mp3' is superfulous. I just used Hidden Cleaner - 1.1.1Ã¢?? And voila! All those superfulous '.Song -artist.mp3' files were gone, and each song flows the way it should. Tres magnifique! Sorry to read about keeari's experience though. That would certainly upset me. But for me the results were perfect.
DO NOT USE!!
keeariMay 4, 2008
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I used this on my 4 GB flash drive and it looks like it it destroyed it.Diskwarrior can't seem to fix it.I was able to reformat it with disk utility but it still has problems.Just my two cents do not use this piece of junk.
Works wonderfully
anthony.louisMay 4, 2008
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Thank you for this application slight and simple, it achieves a marvel what it is planned.
Thanx a lot
Vincentz--2008May 2, 2008
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />A simple solution to great problems. Works wel on my 10.4 and 10.5 intel !

Developer’s Description

By Back o Mattick

Cleans hidden files from MP3 players, USB devices.

Hidden Cleaner is a simple drag and drop utility that cleans and ejects USB devices like MP3 players, USB sticks... It deletes the hidden files OS X creates like .DS_Store, etc. Before trying Hidden Cleaner for the first time, backup the device you want to use. It is better to take too many precautions ...