Tidy Maccom.apple.geod is the macOS service behind Maps and location features. Its folders cache map tiles, place data and routes so Maps loads quickly. The cache is rebuilt automatically, so clearing it is safe; you only lose speed the next time you open a map area.
Location: ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.geod · ~/Library/Caches/GeoServices
What’s inside
- Cached map tiles and 3D map data
- Place and search results
- Route data
Clear the cache
Quit Maps, then move the contents of ~/Library/Caches/GeoServices to the Trash. Maps downloads what it needs again.
Tidy Mac leaves GeoServices out of its cache cleanup, so clear it by hand if it gets big.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I delete com.apple.geod?
Safe: Your Mac or your apps recreate this automatically. Removing it won’t lose anything you made. com.apple.geod is the macOS service behind Maps and location features. Its folders cache map tiles, place data and routes so Maps loads quickly. The cache is rebuilt automatically, so clearing it is safe; you only lose speed the next time you open a map area.
Where is com.apple.geod on my Mac?
~/Library/Containers/com.apple.geod · ~/Library/Caches/GeoServices. In Finder choose Go › Go to Folder and paste the path.
How big does com.apple.geod get?
Usually 50 MB – 3 GB.