Installation guide

Install DiskWise on macOS

Follow these steps to download the DMG, drag DiskWise into Applications, and explore disk analysis, system health, and safe cleanup.

1. 1

   Download the DMG

   Get the latest DiskWise build, or pick a specific version from the release history page.

   Save the `.dmg` file to your Downloads folder.

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2. 2

   Open the disk image

   Double-click the downloaded DMG to mount it in Finder.

   macOS may verify the notarized build automatically.

3. 3

   Drag to Applications

   Drag DiskWise.app into your Applications folder.

   You can eject the disk image after copying the app.

4. 4

   Launch DiskWise

   Open DiskWise from Applications or Spotlight.

   On first launch, macOS may ask you to confirm opening a downloaded app.

5. 5

   Grant permissions when prompted

   DiskWise may request Full Disk Access to scan volumes outside your home folder.

   Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Full Disk Access and enable DiskWise when ready.

6. 6

   Run your first scan or health check

   Open Disk Analysis to scan a drive, or System Optimization for a health score and memory insights.

   All analysis stays on your Mac — preview cleanup before anything moves to Trash.