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After a prolonged period of usage, files in the Downloads folder and some other directories progressively fill up, invisibly occupying considerable disk space. Manually deleting old files can be time-consuming; in such cases, Automator can be employed to locate and delete files older than X days on Macbook.
For further reference, consult the following Mytour guide on locating and deleting files older than X days on Macbook to learn the execution process.
Guide: Locating and Deleting Files Older than X Days on Macbook
To locate and delete files older than X days, we'll use Automator. Workflows can be set up to run automatically daily, although we'll need to select all files to check their download dates. Workflows can be applied to specific file types, such as image files and document files in PNG or JPEG format, ... .
Deleting old files is also a way to tidy up your computer to free up hard drive space for a lighter load. There are various methods and tools available to efficiently clean up your computer.
Open Automator and click on New Document. Create a new Folder Actions.
We'll incorporate several actions (individual tasks, performing specific tasks) from the library into this workflow. First, we'll add the Ask for Finder Items action. Then drag and drop it into the table on the right frame. Open the Start at menu and select the folder where you want the workflow to run. Additionally, you can activate the Allow Multiple Selection option.
Next, find the Set Value of Variable action in the library and add this action to the right frame. If desired, you can rename the action to any memorable name.
The next step is to add the third action. Find the action named Filter Finder Items in the library and add it to the right frame. This is where we'll set conditions to delete files. In this example, Mytour sets to delete files older than 10 days from the folder.
Finally, set the Condition to All. Click on the Kind menu and select the file types you want to delete, such as images. Then click on the + button icon to add the second condition. Select Date Created. Additionally, you can choose to edit the file deletion date, ... .
This workflow will delete files older than 10 days, so choose Is not in the last, 10 , and Days.
The final action we need to add is named Move Finder items to trash. Save the workflow and run it. The workflow will delete all files created 10 days ago. When running the workflow, you'll see Finder open the folder where the workflow is set to run. Use the shortcut Command + A to select all files and let the workflow do the rest.
To run the workflow automatically, create an event in Calendar and set it as the trigger.
In this article, Mytour has just guided you on how to find and delete files older than X days on Macbook using Automator. Additionally, if there are any questions or inquiries, readers can leave their comments below the article.
Additionally, you can explore detailed instructions on cleaning up your Macbook hard drive on Mytour. You can tidy up your Macbook hard drive using various methods, and it's advisable to apply these methods simultaneously.
