{"id":1722,"date":"2021-01-25T16:19:08","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T16:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=1722"},"modified":"2022-03-16T11:31:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T11:31:02","slug":"best-file-shredders-for-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"Best File Shredder Software For Mac to Erase Your Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#best_file_shredders_for_mac_summary_of_our_picks\" title=\"Best File Shredders for Mac Summary of Our Picks\">Best File Shredders for Mac Summary of Our Picks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#what_is_a_file_shredder_for_mac_and_why_do_you_need_it\" title=\"What Is a File Shredder for Mac and Why Do You Need It?\">What Is a File Shredder for Mac and Why Do You Need It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#top_12_best_free_mac_file_shredders\" title=\"Top 12 Best Free Mac File Shredders\">Top 12 Best Free Mac File Shredders<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#1_disk_drill_permanent_eraser_mac\" title=\"1. Disk Drill Permanent Eraser Mac\">1. Disk Drill Permanent Eraser Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#2_cleanmymac_x_shredder\" title=\"2.\u00a0CleanMyMac X Shredder\">2.\u00a0CleanMyMac X Shredder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#3_permanent_eraser\" title=\"3. Permanent Eraser\">3. Permanent Eraser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#4_voidtech_fileshredder\" title=\"4. VoidTech FileShredder\">4. VoidTech FileShredder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#5_maccleans_file_eraser\" title=\"5. MacClean\u2019s File Eraser\">5. MacClean\u2019s File Eraser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#6_shredit_x_for_mac\" title=\"6. ShredIt X for Mac\">6. ShredIt X for Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#7_magoshare_aweeraser\" title=\"7. Magoshare AweEraser\">7. Magoshare AweEraser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#8_stellar_bitraser_file_eraser\" title=\"8. Stellar BitRaser File Eraser\">8. Stellar BitRaser File Eraser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#9_imymac_powermymac_shredder\" title=\"9. iMyMac PowerMyMac Shredder\">9. iMyMac PowerMyMac Shredder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#10_drive_genius_file_deleter\" title=\"10. Drive Genius File Deleter\">10. Drive Genius File Deleter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#11_doyourdata_super_eraser_for_mac\" title=\"11. DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac\">11. DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#12_tuneupmymac_permanent_eraser_mac\" title=\"12. TuneupMyMac Permanent Eraser Mac\">12. TuneupMyMac Permanent Eraser Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#how_do_you_shred_files_on_a_mac\" title=\"How Do You Shred Files on a Mac?\">How Do You Shred Files on a Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#do_file_shredders_really_work\" title=\"Do file shredders really work?\">Do file shredders really work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#what_is_the_best_file_shredder_software\" title=\"What is the best file shredder software?\">What is the best file shredder software?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#how_do_you_shred_files_on_a_mac-2\" title=\"How do you shred files on a Mac?\">How do you shred files on a Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-file-shredders-for-mac\/#how_do_you_make_sure_deleted_files_cant_be_recovered_on_mac_computers\" title=\"How do you make sure deleted files can\u2019t be recovered on Mac computers?\">How do you make sure deleted files can\u2019t be recovered on Mac computers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>You wouldn\u2019t just throw out an old credit card statement or a document with your social security number into the bin without shredding it first, would you? Likewise, you shouldn\u2019t just move sensitive files into the Trash folder because someone could recover them and use them for malicious purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, you should use a file shredder to securely delete your files in such a way that even professional data recovery specialists won\u2019t be able to undelete them. This article lists the top 12 best file shredders for Mac that you can trust.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best_file_shredders_for_mac_summary_of_our_picks\"><\/span>Best File Shredders for Mac: Summary of Our Picks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table_wrapper\"><p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Evaluation criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Software<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2764\ufe0f\u00a0Best overall<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#cleanmymac\">CleanMyMac X Shredder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83e\udd11 Best free<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#diskdrill\">Disk Drill<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Best open source<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#permanent\">Permanent Eraser<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc76 Best for beginners<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#magoshare\">Magoshare AweEraser<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83e\uddf9 Best system cleaner and optimizer<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#drivegenius\">Drive Genius File Deleter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udcbc Best enterprise-grade<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#stellar\">Stellar BitRaser File Eraser<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_a_file_shredder_for_mac_and_why_do_you_need_it\"><\/span>What Is a File Shredder for Mac and Why Do You Need It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-1732 size-full\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/paper-shredder.jpg\" alt=\"file shredder\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A file shredder, also referred to as a file deleter, is a software application whose purpose is to delete files in such a way that their recovery becomes impossible.<\/p>\n<p>File shredders are necessary because deleted files on Mac computers are easily recoverable\u2014even those that have been deleted using the Option + Command + Delete keystroke sequence.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because deleted files physically remain on the storage device until they become overwritten by new data. In some cases, such as when files are deleted from a rarely used computer with a large hard drive, that may take weeks, months, or even years to happen.<\/p>\n<p>With a Mac file deleter, you can overwrite deleted files with a few simple clicks and without any waiting. The best file deleters support standardized data sanitation methods, such as DoD 5220.22-M, Gutmann, Schneier, which overwrite files multiple times for extra safety.<\/p>\n<p>Such data sanitization methods are used by the employees of government agencies, journalists, lawyers, and other people who handle extremely sensitive information, and there\u2019s nothing stopping you from deleting your family pictures with them before selling your laptop on eBay.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"top_12_best_free_mac_file_shredders\"><\/span>Top 12 Best Free Mac File Shredders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best Mac file shredders share several common characteristics: they work as intended, are easy to use, and are affordably priced. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the top 12 best file shredders for Mac that, to a larger or smaller extent, fit this description.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"diskdrill\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_disk_drill_permanent_eraser_mac\"><\/span>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disk Drill Permanent Eraser Mac<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong>\u00a0Overwrite with zeros, random overwrite, 3-pass secure erasure, 7-pass secure erasure<strong> |\u00a0Last Updated:<\/strong> 2 March 2022 (Version 4.6.380) <strong>|\u00a0License:<\/strong> Freemium <strong>|\u00a0System Requirements:<\/strong> Mac OS X 10.11.6 and higher<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1013\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/disk-drill-file-shredder-pdf.png\" alt=\"shredder mac\" width=\"1210\" height=\"760\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This file shredder for Mac is an extra free tool included with Disk Drill, one of the most popular data recovery tools in the world. The shredder supports multiple data sanitization methods, including overwrite with zeros, random overwrite, 3-pass secure erasure, and 7-pass secure erasure. As such, you shouldn\u2019t have any problem meeting even the strictest data erasure requirements.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s great about Disk Drill is that you can use its data recovery functionality to verify that shredded files are really unrecoverable. The same feature can help you find all deleted files that are still present on your hard drive and could be easily recovered with Disk Drill or a similar data recovery tool. To get rid of them, you can use Disk Drill\u2019s free space eraser tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Data recovery capabilities<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Disk Drill is a data recovery application that can recover over 400 file formats from all kinds of storage devices\u2014even smartphones and tablets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data protection and backup<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If you have certain files that you don\u2019t want to lose, then Disk Drill has multiple features that can be used to protect them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free space eraser<\/strong> \u2013 Disk Drill lets you secure overwrite files that have already been erased to make them unrecoverable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Intuitive user interface<\/li>\n<li>Multiple data sanitization methods<\/li>\n<li>Frequently updated<\/li>\n<li>One-time purchase options<\/li>\n<li>Data recovery capabilities<\/li>\n<li>Additional free tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>No customer support phone number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial \u2013 lets you test all features<\/li>\n<li>Pro version \u2013 $89 (one-time purchase)<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise version &#8211; $499 (one-time purchase)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"cleanmymac\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_cleanmymac_x_shredder\"><\/span>2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/macpaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CleanMyMac X Shredder<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong>\u00a0Only one <strong>| Last Updated:<\/strong> December 21, 2021 (Update 4.10.0) <strong>|\u00a0License:<\/strong> Freemium <strong>|\u00a0System Requirements:<\/strong> Mac OS X 10.10 and higher<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1012\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cleanmymac-shredder.png\" alt=\"file shredder mac\" width=\"1248\" height=\"802\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CleanMyMac X Shredder is the best Mac files shredder in 2021 even though it\u2019s actually not a dedicated shredder software tool. Instead, it\u2019s an extra feature included in\u2014you\u2019ve guessed it\u2014CleanMyMac X, a popular Mac cleaner whose purpose is to delete junk such as outdated caches, broken downloads, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Because CleanMyMac X Shredder is just a bonus tool, it doesn\u2019t have too much to offer in terms of features, but that only makes it easier to use. You can either delete files and folders quickly or activate the secure delete option to securely overwrite them\u2014that\u2019s it!<\/p>\n<p>Just keep in mind that CleanMyMac X Shredder ISN\u2019T available in the Mac App Store version of CleanMyMac X, so you need to download the web version instead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clean up tools<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 You can use CleanMyMac X to remove clutter from your Mac, including unneeded files, outdated caches, broken downloads, and useless localizations, just to give some examples.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Malware removal<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 CleanMyMac X reliably removes dangerous malware from your Mac and checks it for all kinds of vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built-in uninstaller<\/strong> \u2013 Using the built-in app uninstaller, you can remove unwanted apps from your Mac without leaving behind leftover files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Easy to use<\/li>\n<li>Comes with a ton of extra features<\/li>\n<li>Beautifully designed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>The shredder isn\u2019t available in the Mac App Store version of CleanMyMac X<\/li>\n<li>Just one data sanitization method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free version &#8211; limited in functionality<\/li>\n<li>One-year subscription &#8211; $39.95<\/li>\n<li>One-time purchase &#8211; $89.95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/dl.devmate.com\/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac4\/CleanMyMacX.dmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"permanent\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_permanent_eraser\"><\/span>3. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.edenwaith.com\/products\/permanent%20eraser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Permanent Eraser<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong>\u00a03-pass DoE,\u00a035-pass Gutmann algorithms <strong>|\u00a0Last Updated:<\/strong>\u00a0July 18, 2020 (Version 2.9.1) <strong>|\u00a0License:<\/strong> Freeware <strong>|\u00a0System Requirements:<\/strong> Mac OS X 10.4 and higher<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1014\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/permanent-eraser.png\" alt=\"file shredder mac\" width=\"514\" height=\"242\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Permanent Eraser is far more powerful than it seems at first. It supports the 35-pass Gutmann algorithm, which is secure enough to wipe magnetic media in such a way that no information can be restored from them even using a technique called Magnetic Force Microscopy (MFM).<\/p>\n<p>The app is completely free, and it has been translated into English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Welsh. It runs great even on older Macs, but some of its best features, such as the built-in Finder plugin, work only on newer Macs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>macOS integration<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 All recent versions of Permanent Eraser offer Finder integration and support for Automator.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CD\/DVD erasing<\/strong> \u2013 Permanent Eraser can quickly erase rewritable optical discs (CD-RW or DVD-RW). All you need to do is drag the disk icon onto the Permanent Eraser icon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Completely free<\/li>\n<li>Simple to use<\/li>\n<li>Finder integration<\/li>\n<li>Works great on older Macs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Lack of options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Permanent Erase is free to download and use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"http:\/\/www.edenwaith.com\/downloads\/permanenteraser.dmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_voidtech_fileshredder\"><\/span>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/voidtech.net\/apps\/fileshredder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VoidTech FileShredder<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong> 1 pass (fastest), 3 passes, 7 passes (DoD standard), or 35 passes (Gutmann deletion, safest) <strong>| Last Updated:<\/strong> Nov 20, 2016 (Version 2.1) <strong>| License:<\/strong> Premium <strong>| System Requirements:<\/strong> Mac OS X 10.7 or higher<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1015\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/VoidTech-FileShredder.png\" alt=\"file deleter mac\" width=\"855\" height=\"481\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VoidTech FileShredder is a dedicated permanent eraser for Mac that provides multiple ways how to shred deleted files: you can drag-and-drop items onto the app icon, launch the app to add Shred and Secure Shred options to the Finder Context Menu and then simply right-click any file or folder you want to securely erase and select the corresponding option.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, VoidTech FileShredder isn\u2019t available for download at the moment because its developers have yet to re-release it outside of the Mac App Store, from which it was removed due to changes in Apple\u2019s policy. Hopefully, VoidTech will bring this excellent shredder tool back in the near future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Finder integration<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 VoidTech FileShredder integrates into the Finder Context Menu, allowing you to securely shred any file or folder with a couple of clicks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency stop<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If you notice that you\u2019re shredding files you actually want to keep, you can press the Abort button to instantly stop further deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Multiple data sanitization methods<\/li>\n<li>Provides multiple ways to shred files<\/li>\n<li>Emergency stop<\/li>\n<li>Finder integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Discontinued at the moment<\/li>\n<li>Last updated in 2016<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>VoidTech FileShredder is currently not available for download, but its developers hope to re-release it outside of the Mac App Store in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_maccleans_file_eraser\"><\/span>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/guide\/macclean\/file-eraser.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MacClean\u2019s File Eraser<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong> The security level goes up from Standard Erase (1 erasure) to Standard Erase (7 erasures) to Top Security Erase (35 erasures) <strong>| Last Updated:<\/strong> September 2019 (Version 3.6.0) <strong>| License:<\/strong> Freemium <strong>| System Requirements:<\/strong> Mac OS X 10.7 and higher<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1016\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/macclean-file-eraser.png\" alt=\"eraser for mac\" width=\"1257\" height=\"773\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MacClean is feature-packed Mac cleaner software whose file eraser offers three data sanitization methods. To use it, all you need to do is drop your files onto the MacClean window, choose the preferred data sanitization method, and click the prominent Erase button.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to secure file deletion, MacClean can erase system and internet junk, fix various security and privacy issues, and optimize your Mac to perform better. All features are equally easy to use, but you must unlock the full version of the app for MacClean to do what it\u2019s intended to do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>One-click cleanup<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 MacClean can restore your Mac to a state closely resembling a brand-new computer with a single click.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Malware scanner<\/strong> \u2013 The built-in malware scanner can reliably detect all major threats and get rid of them before they cause any harm to your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Additional cleanup features<\/li>\n<li>Useful malware scanner<\/li>\n<li>Three data sanitization methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>The free version can\u2019t erase any files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial \u2013 evaluation only<\/li>\n<li>Personal license &#8211; $19.99 per year or $29.99 for a lifetime<\/li>\n<li>Family license &#8211; $39.99 for lifetime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/macclean\/download.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_shredit_x_for_mac\"><\/span>6. <a href=\"http:\/\/mireth.com\/shredit\/shredit-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ShredIt X for Mac<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong> US Department of Defense (DoD 5220), US Department of Energy (DoE), NSA, and Gutmann <strong>|\u00a0Last Updated:<\/strong> September 28, 2021 (Version 6.4.0) <strong>|\u00a0License:<\/strong> Freemium <strong>|\u00a0System Requirements:<\/strong> Mac OS X 10.0 and higher<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1017\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/shredit-x.png\" alt=\"mac file deleter\" width=\"909\" height=\"596\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ShredIt X is a powerful multi-platform file shredder that\u2019s perfect for more advanced users who can take advantage of its extensive configurability. In addition to its support for most commonly used data sanitization methods, ShredIt X lets you freely choose how many times you want to overwrite your data, and it can also shred free disk space, which is useful when securely erasing files from an SSD.<\/p>\n<p>Compared with other best file shredders for Mac listed in this article, ShredIt X doesn\u2019t have the most appealing user interface, but it certainly gets the job done. The main thing we don\u2019t like is the fact that some of the most important options are accessible only from the Preferences window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Useful safety features<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 To minimize the chance of accidental erasure, ShredIt X comes with built-in safety features.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-platform<\/strong> \u2013 ShredIt X runs on all versions of Apple\u2019s operating system that are newer than Mac OS X 10.0, and it also supports Windows 95 and newer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re free to choose between 1 and 35 erasures<\/li>\n<li>Can shred CDs and DVDs<\/li>\n<li>Built-in safety features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Not the most inviting user interface<\/li>\n<li>The free version doesn\u2019t shred any files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free version \u2013 doesn\u2019t actually shred any files<\/li>\n<li>Full version &#8211; $24.95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"http:\/\/mireth.com\/zip\/shreditx.dmg.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"magoshare\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_magoshare_aweeraser\"><\/span>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magoshare.com\/data-eraser\/mac-data-eraser.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magoshare AweEraser<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong>\u00a0HMG Infosec Standard 5 (1 pass), Peter Gutmann\u2019s algorithm 2 (2 passes), U.S. Army AR380-19 (3 passes), DoD 5220.22-M ECE (7 passes), Peter Gutmann\u2019s algorithm 35 (35 passes) <strong>|\u00a0Last Updated:<\/strong> 31 December 2021 (Version 4.9) <strong>|\u00a0License:<\/strong> Freemium <strong>|\u00a0System Requirements:<\/strong> Mac OS X 10.7 and higher<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1019\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AweEraser.png\" alt=\"file shredder mac\" width=\"1056\" height=\"776\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Magoshare AweEraser is a polished file eraser software application that supports many different data sanitization methods. The app\u2019s inviting user interface makes AweEraser a fantastic choice for inexperienced Mac users who are looking for something simple, intuitive, and effective.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to securely erasing individual files, AweEraser can also erase entire storage devices and overwrite free space. Included with the app are useful extra tools, which let you clean your internet history, uninstall unwanted apps, and manage your storage devices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Internet cleaner<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Web browsers tend to leave behind a lot of junk files on your hard drive, and AweEraser can help you get rid of them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>App uninstaller<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 With AweEraser you can uninstall unwanted apps and erase the newly freed storage space from a single app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Polished user interface<\/li>\n<li>Supports many different data sanitization methods<\/li>\n<li>Comes with extra tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>The free version doesn\u2019t shred any files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free version \u2013 evaluation only<\/li>\n<li>Personal Lifetime License &#8211; $29.95<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise Lifetime License &#8211; $199.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.magoshare.com\/trial\/AweEraserForMac.dmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"stellar\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_stellar_bitraser_file_eraser\"><\/span>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitraser.com\/bitraser-file-eraser-mac.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stellar BitRaser File Eraser<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong> Supports 17 global standards of erasure <strong>| Last Updated:<\/strong> unknown <strong>| License:<\/strong> Premium<strong>| System Requirements:<\/strong> Mac OS X 10.7 and higher<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1023\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/bitraser.png\" alt=\"file shredding software for mac\" width=\"1171\" height=\"854\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stellar BitRaser File Eraser is an enterprise-grade permanent eraser for macOS Catalina and older (up to Mac OS X 10.7). Its biggest selling-point is the fact that it supports 17 global standards of erasure (you can find their full list\u00a0here), which is more than any other file shredder listed in this article.<\/p>\n<p>Because Stellar BitRaser File Eraser is aimed predominantly at enterprises, it doesn\u2019t have the most polished user interface out there. It also doesn\u2019t offer a free version that would allow potential customers to try its features without spending any money.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Erasure automation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 You can configure Stellar BitRaser File Eraser to schedule erasure tasks at regular intervals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internet history erasure<\/strong> \u2013 Stellar BitRaser File Eraser can wipe browser history and get rid of cookies that track your behavior.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Supports 17 global standards of erasure<\/li>\n<li>Generates an erasure certificate<\/li>\n<li>Erases unused space<\/li>\n<li>Option to schedule regular erasures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>No free version available<\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t have the most polished user interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free version \u2013 not available<\/li>\n<li>Premium version &#8211; $36.29 annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_imymac_powermymac_shredder\"><\/span>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imymac.com\/mac-cleaner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iMyMac PowerMyMac Shredder<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong>\u00a0Only one shredding option <strong>|\u00a0Last Updated:<\/strong> Version 3.0.6 <strong>|\u00a0License:<\/strong> Freemium <strong>|\u00a0System Requirements:<\/strong> Mac OS X 10.11 and higher<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1021\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/powermymac.png\" alt=\"permanent eraser for mac catalina\" width=\"1297\" height=\"832\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>iMyMac PowerMyMac is an intuitive system cleaner app with a built-in shredder that you can use to securely delete up to 500 MB of data for free. The shredder supports only one data sanitization method, and the app doesn\u2019t tell you which one. As such, we wouldn\u2019t recommend it to users who need to securely erase highly sensitive documents and other data.<\/p>\n<p>We also don\u2019t like that the iMyMac PowerMyMac shredder doesn\u2019t support drag-and-drop file selection. Instead, you have to click a button to open a Finder pop-up window, which then lets you pick the files you want to shred.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Large file finder<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 iMyMac PowerMyMac can reliably find large files to help you free up disk space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duplicate finder<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 It takes only a few clicks to locate and delete all duplicate files that are unnecessarily taking up valuable storage space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Monthly license option<\/li>\n<li>Comes with many extra tools<\/li>\n<li>Lets you shred up to 500 MB of data for free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>No drag-and-drop support<\/li>\n<li>Only one shredding option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free version &#8211; can clean only up to 500 MB data<\/li>\n<li>1-Month License &#8211; $9.95<\/li>\n<li>1-Year License &#8211; $19.95<\/li>\n<li>Lifetime License &#8211; $29.95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imymac.com\/download\/imymac-powermymac.pkg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"drivegenius\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_drive_genius_file_deleter\"><\/span>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prosofteng.com\/drive-genius-mac-protection-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drive Genius File Deleter<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong>\u00a0not specified <strong>|\u00a0Last Updated:<\/strong> October 30, 2021 (Version 6.2.2) <strong>|\u00a0License:<\/strong> Premium (demo version available)<strong> |\u00a0System Requirements:<\/strong> Requires macOS 10.12 and later<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1022\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/drive-genius-1.png\" alt=\"app for deleting files\" width=\"1300\" height=\"829\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Drive Genius is a collection of useful disk management and Mac optimization tools that includes just about anything you might ever need to keep your Mac in top shape. The features of this software can be separated into three distinct categories: protection, clean up, and optimization.<\/p>\n<p>As you can probably guess, the file deleter is a member of the clean up category, along with a duplicate and large file finder, partition manager, drive cloner, and several other tools. Considering how much Drive Genius can do, you shouldn\u2019t be surprised to learn that it\u2019s one of the most expensive apps featured in this article.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>macOS optimization and clean up features<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Drive Genius features 18 powerful features that you can use to address just about every data-related issue that you can encounter when using your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Can do just about anything<\/li>\n<li>Frequently updated<\/li>\n<li>Live chat support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pricy<\/li>\n<li>The sheer number of available tools can be overwhelming<\/li>\n<li>Very limited demo version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Demo \u2013 provides limited access to basic features<\/li>\n<li>Standard License &#8211; $79 per computer per year<\/li>\n<li>Perpetual License &#8211; $99 per computer per use<\/li>\n<li>Professional License &#8211; $299 per 10 computers per year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/service.prosofteng.com\/api\/download\/?dg6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_doyourdata_super_eraser_for_mac\"><\/span>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doyourdata.com\/data-erase-software\/super-eraser-mac.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong> HMG Infosec Standard 5 (1 pass), Peter Gutmann\u2019s algorithm 2 (2 passes), U.S. Army AR380-19 (3 passes), DoD 5220.22-M ECE (7 passes), Peter Gutmann\u2019s algorithm 35 (35 passes) <strong>| Last Updated:<\/strong> March 16, 2022 (Version 7.3) <strong>| License:<\/strong> Freemium <strong>| System Requirements:<\/strong> Mac OS X 10.6 and higher<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1020\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/doyourdata-super-eraser.png\" alt=\"eraser software\" width=\"1099\" height=\"697\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a good reason why we place DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac right after Magoshare AweEraser: the two Mac file shredders are virtually identical, sharing the same user interface and the same features. We suspect that they are both based on a white-label file shredder, but we haven\u2019t been able to provide any conclusive evidence.<\/p>\n<p>As it stands, the biggest difference between the two file shredders is their pricing models. DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac offers a slightly more expensive lifetime license, but its 1-year license costs just $19.00.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Disk manager<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac lets you format, rename, and eject storage devices connected to your Mac.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internet cleanup<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Quickly clean up internet caches, histories, and junk files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Polished user interface<\/li>\n<li>Supports many different data sanitization methods<\/li>\n<li>Comes with extra tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>A clone of Magoshare AweEraser (or vice versa)<\/li>\n<li>The free version doesn\u2019t shred any files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free version \u2013 evaluation only<\/li>\n<li>Lifetime License &#8211; $39.00<\/li>\n<li>1-year License &#8211; $19.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doyourdata.com\/trial\/DoYourDataSuperEraserTrial.dmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_tuneupmymac_permanent_eraser_mac\"><\/span>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuneupmymac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TuneupMyMac Permanent Eraser Mac<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Data Sanitization Methods:<\/strong>\u00a0Single Pass ZERO WRITE, Single Pass FF WRITE, Three Pass RANDOM WRITE <strong>|\u00a0Last Updated:<\/strong> 2019 (Version 1.33.0) <strong>|\u00a0License:<\/strong> Freemium <strong>|\u00a0System Requirements:<\/strong> Mac OS X 10.7 and higher<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1024\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tuneupmymac.png\" alt=\"mac cleans file eraser\" width=\"980\" height=\"711\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This advanced Mac cleaner features a reliable Mac file deleter with support for three secure delete algorithms. The deleter can remove both individual files as well as entire folders, and it supports drag-and-drop file selection for increased convenience.<\/p>\n<p>Besides secure file deletion, TuneupMyMac can also perform all essential and not-so-essential cleanup tasks. For example, it can uninstall unwanted applications, remove duplicates, locate unused language files, get rid of temporary files, or wipe your internet history, among others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>One-click cleaning<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 All essential clean up operations supported by TuneupMyMac can be performed with a simple click on the Clean Now button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>The free trial version lets you erase an unlimited amount of data<\/li>\n<li>Comes with many extra tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Outdated user interface<\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t officially support macOS Big Sur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free version \u2013 provides limited access to all features<\/li>\n<li>Premium version &#8211; $49.95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tuneupmymac.com\/DownloadNow.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_you_shred_files_on_a_mac\"><\/span>How Do You Shred Files on a Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless you want to wipe your entire drive (in which case you can use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/disk-utility\/erase-and-reformat-a-storage-device-dskutl14079\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">secure erase options in Disk Utility<\/a>), you need to download a third-party file shredder for Mac, such as one of those listed in this article.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disk Drill Permanent Eraser Mac<\/a>\u00a0is a great choice because it\u2019s free, easy to use, and compatible with multiple data sanitization methods. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch Disk Drill.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Data Shredder<\/strong> option from the left pane.<\/li>\n<li>Add files or folders you want to shred.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the preferred data sanitization method.<\/li>\n<li>Click the \u201c<strong>Shred this now<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Files and folders shredded using Disk Drill can\u2019t be recovered with any data recovery software\u2014not even with Disk Drill, which can otherwise recover over 400 file formats from internal and external storage devices, as well as mobile phones and tablets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>File shredders are useful software apps that can help you protect sensitive data from unintended disclosure when sharing your devices with other people, selling old hardware to strangers online, or just connecting your Mac to the internet and exposing it to the myriad of threads that lurk there.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do_file_shredders_really_work\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                Do file shredders really work?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, file shredders (at least those listed in this article) work exactly as advertised and make it impossible to recover files deleted with them. Of course, not all file shredding software shreds files the same way, so it\u2019s important to pick one that can meet your requirements.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_the_best_file_shredder_software\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                What is the best file shredder software?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                After testing a number of different file shredders for Mac, we came to the conclusion that the best file shredder software currently available is:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>CleanMyMac X Shredder<\/li>\n<li>Disk Drill Permanent Eraser Mac<\/li>\n<li>Permanent Eraser<\/li>\n<li>VoidTech FileShredder<\/li>\n<li>MacClean\u2019s File Eraser<\/li>\n<li>ShredIt X for Mac<\/li>\n<li>Magoshare AweEraser<\/li>\n<li>DoYourData Super Eraser for Mac<\/li>\n<li>iMyMac PowerMyMac Shredder<\/li>\n<li>Drive Genius File Deleter<\/li>\n<li>Stellar BitRaser File Eraser<\/li>\n<li>TuneupMyMac Permanent Eraser Mac<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_you_shred_files_on_a_mac-2\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                How do you shred files on a Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Mac computers can\u2019t shred individual files without third-party software. The good news is that you can easily download and install one of the best file eraser tools for Mac listed in this article, such as Disk Drill, and use it to shred any files with a few clicks. All you need to do is open the Disk Drill data shredder, tell it which files you want to shred, and click the \u201cShred this now\u201d button.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_you_make_sure_deleted_files_cant_be_recovered_on_mac_computers\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\r\n                How do you make sure deleted files can\u2019t be recovered on Mac computers?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                In most cases, deleted files on Mac computers (even files that have been permanently deleted using the Option + Command + Delete keystroke sequence can be recovered using data recovery software like Disk Drill. To make them unrecoverable, you need to use file shredder software.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You wouldn\u2019t just throw out an old credit card statement or a document with your social security number into the bin without shredding it first, would you? Likewise, you shouldn\u2019t just move sensitive files into the Trash folder because someone could recover them and use them for malicious purposes. 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