How to uninstall Cinema 4D on macOS?

Uninstall Cinema 4D on macOS and remove preferences

As of Maxon App 2025.4.2, you can uninstall Cinema 4D directly in the app. If you prefer or cannot use the app, use the manual method.

Option 1 — Uninstall with the Maxon App (recommended)

1. Open the Maxon App (version 2025.4.2 or newer).
2. Click Products in the left sidebar.
3. On the Cinema 4D card, click the three‑dot menu (⋯).
4. Click Uninstall and enter your system password (not maxon password)
5. When finished, Cinema 4D is removed from Applications.

Option 2 — Uninstall manually

Uninstall the application

1. Quit Cinema 4D and the Maxon App.
2. Open the Applications folder.
3. Find the folder named Maxon Cinema 4D Rxx or Maxon Cinema 4D 20xx.
4. Move that folder to the Trash, then empty the Trash.

Remove your preferences (optional)

1. In Finder, hold Option (Alt), open the Go menu, and click Library. This reveals your user Library folder.
2. Go to: /Users/<username>/Library/Preferences/Maxon
3. Move the Maxon Cinema 4D Rxx or Maxon Cinema 4D 20xx folder to the Trash.

Shortcut: You can also press Command + Shift + . (period) to toggle hidden folders.

Remove preferences for all versions (optional)

To remove preferences for every installed version, delete the entire Maxon folder at:

/Users/<username>/Library/Preferences/Maxon

When you reinstall or launch Cinema 4D again, the preferences folder will be recreated automatically.