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How to Clear Cache (Cached Images & Files) in Chrome and Edge

This article explains how to clear cached items in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge to help resolve display or loading issues.

Summary This article covers step-by-step instructions to clear cached images and files in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows and Mac.

Google Chrome — Clear cache

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Press:
    • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + Delete
    • Mac: Command + Shift + Delete
  3. In the window that appears:
    • Time range: select "All time"
    • Check "Cached images and files"
    • (Optional) Uncheck "Browsing history" and "Cookies" if you only want to clear the cache
  4. Click "Clear data"

Microsoft Edge — Clear cache

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.
  2. Press:
    • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + Delete
    • Mac: Command + Shift + Delete
  3. In the window that appears:
    • Time range: select "All time"
    • Check "Cached images and files"
    • (Optional) Uncheck "Browsing history" and "Cookies" if you only want to clear the cache
  4. Click "Clear now"

Troubleshooting tip

  • If you only want to remove cached files and keep your browsing history and cookies, ensure those boxes are unchecked before confirming the clear action.

Conclusion Clearing cached images and files in Chrome or Edge is a quick way to resolve many display or loading problems. Use the keyboard shortcut for your platform, select "All time," choose "Cached images and files," and confirm to clear the browser cache.