Quick Scan: A Fast Way to Clean Your Mac

What is Quick Scan?

Quick Scan is DiskCleanKit's quick way to clean your Mac. It analyzes your system and identifies common junk files that may be consuming storage space.

How Quick Scan Works

Quick Scan focuses on the most common sources of junk files:

System Caches

• Browser caches (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)
• Application caches
• System temporary files
• Font caches

Log Files

• System logs
• Application logs
• Crash reports
• Diagnostic data

Temporary Files

• Download history
• Recent items lists
• Incomplete downloads
• Installation leftovers

Running a Quick Scan

From the App

1. Open DiskCleanKit

2. Click the Quick Scan button on the dashboard

3. Wait for the scan to complete (usually 10-30 seconds)

4. Review the results

5. Click Clean to remove the junk

From the Widget

1. Click your DiskCleanKit widget

2. Tap the Scan button

3. View the scan results

4. One-click to clean

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Set up a keyboard shortcut for even faster access:

• Open DiskCleanKit Preferences
• Assign your preferred shortcut
• Trigger Quick Scan from anywhere

What Makes Quick Scan Safe?

Conservative Approach

Quick Scan only targets files that are:

• Generally safe to delete - Common junk files like caches and logs
• Regenerated automatically - Apps typically recreate them when needed
• Not in active use - Currently unused by any application

Files Quick Scan NEVER Touches

• Your documents and files
• Application data you need
• System files required for macOS
• Anything in your user folders (unless it's cache)

Quick Scan vs Deep Scan

When to Use Quick Scan

Daily Use

Run Quick Scan every day to prevent junk buildup. It's fast enough to run while waiting for your coffee.

Before Important Tasks

Clear temporary files before:

• Video rendering
• Large downloads
• Software installations
• System updates

When Storage is Tight

Quick Scan can help free up space when you need it.

Possible Results

Results vary by system, but users may recover space from:

• Browser caches
• System caches
• Log files
• Temporary files

Tips for Best Results

Run Regularly

Regular Quick Scans help prevent buildup of junk files.

Close Browsers First

For maximum cache cleaning, close your browsers before scanning.

Check After Updates

Run Quick Scan after macOS or app updates to clear installation leftovers.

Quick Scan makes Mac maintenance effortless. Just click, wait a few seconds, and enjoy a cleaner Mac!