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Xslimmer for Mac

Save hard drive space by reducing the size of applications.

$14.95
In English
Version 1.9.4
4.1
Based on 76 user rates

Xslimmer overview

Note: Xslimmer is no longer under development but can still be downloaded.

Xslimmer removes wasted space on your Mac's hard drive by removing the binary from either its PowerPC or Intel code (depending on the system architecture used). The result users report is that you can save 47% of your disk space.

For example, when running Xslimmer on Google Earth 4, it shrinks the size from 101MB to 52.8MB, which is a 47% reduction.

As the developer states, the driving goal of Xslimmer is to achieve size reduction without compromising functionality. As of version 1.2, the option to strip applications from unwanted language files and localizations is added. Version 1.2.7 improves Leopard support by automatically excluding Time Machine paths from the analysis process.

Additional features for safe use include a "blacklist" and a custom folder list (which is by default populated with key system locations). This prevents problems with applications (or the system itself) that will no longer work after size reduction.

With the "App Finder Genie", a user can list all size reducible applications on the hard disk and choose to slim them and save a considerable amount of hard disk space.

What’s new in version 1.9.4

Version 1.9.4:
  • Fixed a crash after the analysis phase completed

Xslimmer for Mac

$14.95
In English
Version 1.9.4
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4.1

(117 Reviews of Xslimmer)

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wilsonms
wilsonms
Mar 10 2020
1.9.4
1.0
Mar 10 2020
1.0
Version: 1.9.4
Used this for several years, then out came Catalina and no longer works. Formerly 5 star.
bmikeyd
bmikeyd
Mar 13 2017
1.9.4
0.0
Mar 13 2017
0.0
Version: 1.9.4
Two questions:

Will this work on Sierra 10.12.3?

Is there an alternative app that is actively being supported by its developer?

Thanks!
JamesHarrisPhoto
JamesHarrisPhoto
Jan 3 2017
1.9.4
0.0
Jan 3 2017
0.0
Version: 1.9.4
Per the developer's website, Xslimmer has been officially discontinued.
Ptrix
Ptrix
Mar 22 2016
1.9.4
0.0
Mar 22 2016
0.0
Version: 1.9.4
Feature Request: Please include the ability for xSlimmer to examine package contents. several apps include additional files within their contents that could be slimmed. i usually do this manually, but it would be great if xSlimmer did it as part of its standard routine to increase efficiency and space savings. :)
Gregm
Gregm
Oct 20 2015
1.9.4
0.0
Oct 20 2015
0.0
Version: 1.9.4
One of my favorite utilities -- 'til it was broken by OSX10.11 El Capitan. Looks like it is trying, but reports back that there is no difference before/ after processing. I have filled a feedback to the developer.
wilsonms
wilsonms
Mar 10 2020
1.0
Mar 10 2020
1.0
Version: null
Bento de Espinosa
Bento de Espinosa
Feb 20 2014
5.0
Feb 20 2014
5.0
Version: null
Francois-Gabriel
Francois-Gabriel
Nov 14 2013
4.0
Nov 14 2013
4.0
Version: null
Florent-de-Staël
Florent-de-Staël
Oct 20 2013
4.5
Oct 20 2013
4.5
Version: null
Forn
Forn
Oct 18 2013
3.0
Oct 18 2013
3.0
Version: null
Scoops98
Scoops98
Oct 17 2013
5.0
Oct 17 2013
5.0
Version: null
Eric•Woehler
Eric•Woehler
Sep 7 2013
4.0
Sep 7 2013
4.0
Version: null
Whitebuck
Whitebuck
Sep 7 2013
4.5
Sep 7 2013
4.5
Version: null
Surfspirit
Surfspirit
Oct 15 2012
4.5
Oct 15 2012
4.5
Version: null
Drdweeb
Drdweeb
Sep 27 2012
1.5
Sep 27 2012
1.5
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Grinson
Grinson
Aug 2 2012
3.5
Aug 2 2012
3.5
Version: null
Damon-Bonesi
Damon-Bonesi
Jul 24 2012
5.0
Jul 24 2012
5.0
Version: null
Kzx72
Kzx72
Jul 16 2012
5.0
Jul 16 2012
5.0
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Gunnar-Ture-Lien
Gunnar-Ture-Lien
Jul 12 2012
3.5
Jul 12 2012
3.5
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anonymous-rooster-2921
Jun 16 2012
4.5
Version: null
Unicorn
Unicorn
Feb 22 2012
3.0
Feb 22 2012
3.0
Version: null
wickedsp1d3r
wickedsp1d3r
Dec 3 2011
5.0
Dec 3 2011
5.0
Version: null
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Quest4sanity
Dec 3 2011
4.5
Dec 3 2011
4.5
Version: null
Nerdnase
Nerdnase
Oct 27 2011
0.5
Oct 27 2011
0.5
Version: null
SuperMat64
SuperMat64
Sep 20 2011
5.0
Sep 20 2011
5.0
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srhyne
srhyne
Jul 29 2011
1.5
Jul 29 2011
1.5
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Robgs
Robgs
Jul 22 2011
4.0
Jul 22 2011
4.0
Version: null
Stronachab
Stronachab
Jul 16 2011
5.0
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5.0
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widethtripp
widethtripp
Jun 21 2011
2.0
Jun 21 2011
2.0
Version: null
Tbrizitsky
Tbrizitsky
Jun 3 2011
4.0
Jun 3 2011
4.0
Version: null
AlanG100
AlanG100
May 19 2011
4.5
May 19 2011
4.5
Version: null
Acconcia
Acconcia
May 4 2011
4.5
May 4 2011
4.5
Version: null
Charles-Dyas
Charles-Dyas
Apr 7 2011
1.0
Apr 7 2011
1.0
Version: null
Robin-Wolf-Schneider
Apr 5 2011
4.5
Version: null
rosswinn
rosswinn
Mar 1 2011
4.5
Mar 1 2011
4.5
Version: null
Terbear
Terbear
Feb 21 2011
2.0
Feb 21 2011
2.0
Version: null
Jessi007
Jessi007
Feb 21 2011
5.0
Feb 21 2011
5.0
Version: null
Ketsui
Ketsui
Feb 21 2011
4.0
Feb 21 2011
4.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Feb 20 2011
5.0
Feb 20 2011
5.0
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Tcpierce
Tcpierce
Feb 20 2011
4.5
Feb 20 2011
4.5
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Andreuccio
Andreuccio
Feb 20 2011
2.5
Feb 20 2011
2.5
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Sparanoid
Sparanoid
Feb 19 2011
3.5
Feb 19 2011
3.5
Version: null
Andy-Richards
Andy-Richards
Feb 12 2011
4.0
Feb 12 2011
4.0
Version: null
Guyturnbull
Guyturnbull
Dec 20 2010
2.5
Dec 20 2010
2.5
Version: null
Josdans
Josdans
Dec 6 2010
4.0
Dec 6 2010
4.0
Version: null