How to Uninstall Blender Completely [Windows/Mac]

Blender is an open-source 3D computer graphics tool used for creating 3D models, animated films, visual effects, and so on. While working with Blender, it generates a variety of caches and project files. However, you may want to uninstall it for some reasons, such as it's not compatible with other programs, it doesn't meet your expectations, or you need a clean reinstallation for Blender.

Regardless of the reason, continue reading this article from EaseUS and learn how to uninstall Blender and remove all relevant data on Windows and Mac. Follow the corresponding guide below according to your system and preference.

How to Uninstall Blender on Windows

For Windows, we will present you with two practical ways below to guide you in uninstalling Blender.

#1. Free App Uninstaller

How to uninstall Blender completely without leaving leftover files? What to do if you can't find Blender in Windows Settings? To fully uninstall Blender quickly and easily, you can resort to a free application uninstaller tool like EaseUS Todo PCTrans. This tool has the ability to fully uninstall applications and delete all their related files.

If you find it time-consuming and complicated to manually locate and delete the residual data like lingering files, logs, and caches, EaseUS Todo PCTrans is an excellent tool that can help you deal with them in a few seconds.

After downloading this software, you can follow the below tutorial to uninstall Blender with a few simple clicks.

Step 1. Choose App Management, Click "Start" to securely uninstall your apps and repair your damaged apps. 

Step 2. All of apps installed on your PC, choose the selected one you want to uninstall or repair. (If your uninstall process fails, you can click the small triangle icon and select "Delete".)

Step 3. Click "Uninstall". (If you want to repair apps, click the icon right behind "Uninstall" and choose "Repair".)

Besides uninstalling programs from your Windows PC, this tool also has the ability to move programs between hard drives or between computers.

If you find this tool reliable in uninstalling applications, you can share the convenience with your friends and families.

#2. Apps & features

If you prefer to uninstall Blender manually and want to review the leftover files before deletion, you can use Apps & features to uninstall the app first. This will only uninstall the essential program, and some hidden files and remaining data will still exist.

Now, follow the step-by-step guide to fully get rid of Blender.

Stage 1. Uninstall Blender via Apps & features

Step 1. Open the Start menu. Then, search for and open "Apps and Features."

Step 2. In the search box, search for "blender" and select it.

Step 3. Hit "Uninstall" and confirm the message to start uninstallation.

Stage 2. Delete Blender Leftover Files

Step 4. Open File Explorer and tick the "Hidden items" option in the View tab. Then, you'll be able to see the hidden files of Blender.

Step 5. Navigate to C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming, and you will see the "Blender Foundation" folder. Delete it.

Step 6. Finally, go to the Blender installation directory. There might still be some residual files to be deleted. (Default location: C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation)

If you are having trouble uninstalling programs on Windows 11/10, check the following pages, and they may help you resolve the issue.

How to Uninstall Blender on Mac

If you are using Blender on macOS, the uninstallation procedure differs from Windows. However, it also requires you to delete the leftover data manually since the Trash won't be able to remove all related components.

Check the following steps to uninstall Blender on Mac.

Step 1. Open the Finder and select the Applications section.

Step 2. Locate Blender from the applications list. Then, right-click on it and choose "Move to Trash."

Step 3. Open the Finder again, select "Go" > "Go To Folder…" Then, enter ~/library/ to access the Library.

Step 4. Check the "Application Supports," "Caches," "Preference," "Logs,"

"Containers," "Saved," "Frameworks," "Application State," and "WebKit"

folders to see if there are any Blender leftover folders and files.

Step 5. At last, empty the Trash to delete Blender permanently.

The following article provides more information and details about uninstalling applications on Mac. You can click the link to read on if you are interested.

Conclusion

In this article, we present 2 different methods to uninstall Blender and remove its related files completely. The fastest and easiest way is by using EaseUS Todo PCTrans. This reliable tool provides powerful features to repair or uninstall Windows programs completely without leaving residual files on your Windows. Although manual uninstallation takes more effort, you can review files before deletion. Overall, both methods guarantee a complete uninstallation of Blender.

FAQs on How to Uninstall Blender

In this section, we will show you some commonly asked questions and answers to them which might be helpful.

1. Can I install different versions of Blender?

Yes, you can install different versions of Blender by downloading the portable .zip versions of Blender. Then, in the version number folder, add a folder named "config." Now, you can have multiple versions of Blender on your computer without conflicts.

2. Do you need to uninstall Blender before installing a new version?

No, you don't need to uninstall the old Blender before installing a new one. Because the portable version allows you to launch Blender by simply unzipping it, you can even have multiple versions of Blender on the computer.

3. Can Blender run without a GPU?

Yes, you can run Blender without a GPU to perform some simple low polygon modeling. Most of the integrated graphics are able to complete simple tasks. However, to make more complex objects or animation, you'll need a graphics card.