Xcode Junk Archives
Stores archived Xcode build outputs, usually created when you archive apps for distribution, testing, or keeping release snapshots.
What is Xcode Junk Archives?
The ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Archives folder contains Xcode archive packages created when you use Archive in Xcode. These archives are commonly used for App Store submissions, ad hoc or enterprise distribution, symbol retention, and keeping historical release builds for troubleshooting or re-exporting.
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
These archives are not usually required for everyday Mac operation, but they may be important for developers who need old builds, debugging symbols, or the ability to re-export and inspect past releases. Removing them can permanently delete archived app versions and related build data.
Recommendation: Keep recent or important archives if you still develop with Xcode, distribute apps, or may need past builds. If you no longer need old archived projects or want to recover disk space, review the contents carefully and remove only archives you are sure you will not need again.
File path
~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Archives
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