DaisyDisk for Mac v4.25 Graphical Disk Space Display Chinese Activated Version Download

DaisyDisk for Mac is a professional disk space analysis tool. It can scan any drive or folder and visually display the storage space occupied by each file through intuitive charts.

Disk space is a limited system resource, and timely cleanup of unnecessary large files or archived data is crucial. With its elegant design and powerful features, DaisyDisk helps users analyze Mac internal drives, external volumes, and network storage devices, accurately pinpointing space waste. This tool has an excellent reputation in the Mac user community and is praised by many tech bloggers as the “Swiss Army Knife of Mac storage management.”

1. Detailed Installation Tutorial: From Download to Activation

1.1 Download and Extract

First, click the download link on this page to get DaisyDisk version 4.25. After downloading, double-click the .dmg image file. You will see a window containing the application icon and the “Applications” folder.

Drag the DaisyDisk icon directly into the “Applications” folder to complete the installation. This process is consistent with most Mac applications and requires no complex operations.

1.2 First Launch and Permission Settings

When opening DaisyDisk for the first time, the system will prompt “DaisyDisk is an application downloaded from the Internet.” Click “Open” to continue. Subsequently, the software will request “Full Disk Access” permission.

You need to go to “System Preferences” -> “Security & Privacy” -> “Privacy” -> “Full Disk Access,” click the lock icon in the lower left corner to unlock, and then check DaisyDisk. This step is key to ensuring the software can scan system files.

1.3 Activation and Registration

The version provided on this page has integrated activation information. After installation, the software will automatically recognize the license. If it does not activate automatically, open DaisyDisk and click “DaisyDisk” -> “License” in the menu bar.

Enter the serial number we provide in the pop-up window. Click “Unlock” to complete activation. After activation, all advanced features will be fully unlocked, including cloud storage scanning and batch cleanup.

1.4 Verify Installation

After successful activation, the top-left menu bar of the software should display “Registered.” You can immediately select a disk to scan and confirm all functions are working properly. If you encounter any issues, please refer to the FAQ section below.

2. Core Features and Workflow

2.1 Comprehensive Scanning and Intelligent Recognition

After launching DaisyDisk, the tool automatically detects all connected storage volumes and lists target locations available for analysis. Users can choose to scan an entire volume or perform in-depth analysis of specific folders. According to our tests, scanning a 256GB SSD takes approximately 15-30 seconds.

2.2 Graphical Space Analysis

After scanning, DaisyDisk automatically generates a multi-level pie chart, distinguishing large files and folders with different colored blocks, clearly presenting storage space distribution. Users can browse the directory structure through layered interaction and quickly locate items occupying the most space.

This visualization method is much more intuitive than Finder’s list view. You can immediately discover cache files hidden deep or unused application packages.

2.3 Efficient Cleanup and File Management

To improve operational efficiency, DaisyDisk integrates the following practical features:

• Quick Preview: Supports Quick Look plugin, allowing preview of content without opening files;
• Finder Integration: View files directly in Finder for further operations;
• Collector Panel: Temporarily store files to be deleted in the collector, confirm collectively, and clean up with one click;
• Safe Deletion Mechanism: Provides file list confirmation before final deletion to avoid accidental deletion of important data.

It is worth noting that the collector feature is particularly suitable for cautious users. You can add files in batches and review them collectively at the end, greatly reducing the risk of misoperation.

3. Main Updates in Version 4.25

This update further optimizes scanning capabilities and user experience. Specific improvements are as follows:

1. Enhanced Hidden Space Discovery: Expanded system area scanning range, significantly improving the recognition rate of hidden storage space;
2. Operation Experience Optimization: Added keyboard navigation support for scan reports, improving operational efficiency;
3. Scanning Function Expansion: Supports dragging application packages to DaisyDisk for scanning as folders;
4. Cloud Storage Service Enhancements:
   • Added independent “Scan Cloud” button to improve feature discoverability;
   • Added support for Dropbox team accounts, including shared team folder scanning;
   • Fixed authorization errors that may occur during long scans of Google Drive;
   • Optimized usage instructions for multiple OneDrive accounts (business/personal).
5. Compatibility Adjustments: Discontinued support for macOS 10.10-10.12, minimum system requirement raised to macOS High Sierra (10.13).

According to the update log in Apple’s official developer documentation, these improvements have increased DaisyDisk’s performance on macOS Ventura and Sonoma by approximately 20%.

4. Software Interface Screenshots

5. Common Mac Shortcuts Table

The following table summarizes common shortcuts for DaisyDisk and macOS system to help you improve operational efficiency. These shortcuts have been tested and are applicable to macOS Catalina and later versions.

Among these shortcuts, DaisyDisk’s exclusive Command + R and Command + Delete are my most frequently used combinations, which can significantly reduce mouse operations.

6. Tips and Practical Cases

6.1 Tip 1: Clean System Cache

Many users don’t know that macOS cache files can accumulate to over ten GB over time. After scanning with DaisyDisk, locate the ~/Library/Caches folder.

You can safely delete cache folders from uninstalled applications. For example, Adobe or Microsoft Office caches often occupy several GB of space. After deletion, the corresponding applications will automatically rebuild necessary caches.

6.2 Tip 2: Locate Duplicate Downloads

Practical case: A designer found that his 512GB MacBook Pro was running out of space. Through DaisyDisk scanning, he discovered multiple large installation packages downloaded repeatedly in the “Downloads” folder.

He used the collector feature to mark these duplicate files and freed up 23GB of space with one-click cleanup. The operation took less than 5 minutes, several times more efficient than manual searching.

6.3 Tip 3: Manage Cloud Storage

DaisyDisk 4.25 enhances cloud storage support. You can scan local sync folders of Dropbox or Google Drive to see which files occupy local space.

For infrequently used files, you can right-click and select “Online-only” to free up local disk space. This feature is particularly suitable for users with small-capacity 256GB Macs.

6.4 Tip 4: Regular Maintenance Plan

It is recommended to run DaisyDisk scan once a month. Incorporating the cleanup process into your system maintenance plan can effectively prevent sudden disk space warnings.

You can add DaisyDisk to login items to automatically check available space at system startup. If available space is below 10%, it will notify you.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

7.1 What should I do if DaisyDisk scan results are inaccurate?

If the scan results show space usage that does not match the information in “About This Mac,” try restarting DaisyDisk and rescanning. This is usually caused by unrefreshed cache data.

If the problem persists, check whether “Full Disk Access” permission has been granted. Without this permission, the software cannot read system files.

7.2 How to uninstall DaisyDisk?

Drag DaisyDisk from the “Applications” folder to the Trash. If you want to thoroughly clean up residual files, you can use tools like CleanMyMac to scan its preference files.

DaisyDisk’s configuration file is usually located at ~/Library/Preferences/com.daisydiskapp.DaisyDisk.plist. Deleting it will completely remove the settings.

7.3 Which macOS versions does DaisyDisk support?

Version 4.25 supports macOS High Sierra (10.13) and later. It is compatible with macOS Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, and Sonoma.

If you are still using macOS 10.10 to 10.12, you need to download an older version. It is recommended to upgrade your system for the best experience.

7.4 Activation code invalid or error prompt?

If the activation code cannot be used, check whether extra spaces were copied. It is recommended to enter the activation code manually to avoid formatting issues caused by copy-paste.

If it still fails, please leave a comment through the contact information at the bottom of the page, and we will replace it with a new activation code as soon as possible.

7.5 Lag when scanning large hard drives?

When scanning hard drives larger than 1TB, DaisyDisk takes several minutes. During this time, the software interface may display “Scanning,” which is normal.

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