Microsoft Edge Edge Caches
This folder stores Microsoft Edge cache files on macOS to speed up browsing, load websites faster, and keep temporary browser data locally.
What is Microsoft Edge Edge Caches?
~/Library/Caches/Microsoft Edge is the cache folder used by Microsoft Edge on macOS. It stores temporary browser data such as downloaded web content, images, scripts, and other reusable files that help pages open faster and reduce repeated downloads. These files are created automatically as you browse and are rebuilt by Edge when needed. Removing this folder usually does not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, history, or other main browser data, but Edge may open more slowly at first and some sites may need to download content again. If the cache becomes unusually large or you are troubleshooting browser problems, clearing it can be a normal maintenance step.
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
This folder contains temporary browser cache data rather than core documents. Deleting it is generally safe while Microsoft Edge is closed, but it may sign you out of some websites that rely on cached session data and can temporarily slow page loading until the cache is rebuilt.
Recommendation: Keep this folder if you use Microsoft Edge regularly and want normal browsing performance. Remove it when you need to free some space or troubleshoot loading issues, then reopen Edge so it can recreate fresh cache files.
File path
~/Library/Caches/Microsoft Edge
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