Where Ollama stores models on a Mac — and how to free up the space
Last updated June 14, 2026
Ollama stores pulled models in ~/.ollama/models, frequently several gigabytes apiece. Use `ollama list` to see them and `ollama rm <model>` to delete cleanly; you can also relocate them with the OLLAMA_MODELS variable. Tokki Clean sizes the model store so you can reclaim space without guessing.
List, size, and remove
Prefer `ollama rm` over deleting files directly so the manifest stays correct:
List models with sizes
Remove one
Relocate the store
Safe to delete
~/.ollama/modelsPulled model blobs — large; remove unused models with `ollama rm` to keep the index consistent.
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Tokki Clean finds ollama models for you, sizes it, shows an itemized preview, and sends removals to the Trash — free, native, nothing leaves your Mac.
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Frequently asked questions
Where are Ollama models stored on a Mac?
In ~/.ollama/models. Run `ollama list` to see each model and its size.
How do I delete an Ollama model to free up space?
Run `ollama rm <model>` — this removes the blobs and updates the manifest cleanly, which is safer than deleting folders by hand.