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

Learn how to clear your browser cache in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge to fix display or loading issues on Windows and Mac.

**Summary** This article provides step-by-step instructions to clear cached images and files in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows and Mac. Clearing your cache can resolve issues such as pages not loading correctly, outdated content displaying, or slow browser performance.

**How to Clear Cache in Google Chrome**

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

**How to Clear Cache in Microsoft Edge**

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

**Troubleshooting Tips**

  • If you only want to clear the cache and keep your browsing history and cookies intact, make sure Browsing history and Cookies and other site data are unchecked before clicking the clear button.
  • After clearing the cache, perform a hard refresh (Windows: Ctrl + F5 / Mac: Command + Shift + R) to confirm the issue is resolved.

**Conclusion** Clearing cached images and files in Chrome or Edge is a quick way to resolve many display and loading problems. Use the keyboard shortcut for your operating system (Ctrl + Shift + Delete on Windows or Command + Shift + Delete on Mac), set the time range to All time, select Cached images and files, and click the clear button. If the problem persists after clearing the cache, consider also clearing cookies or contacting support.