{"id":130958,"date":"2023-04-12T05:06:29","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T05:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=130958"},"modified":"2023-04-21T08:26:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T08:26:31","slug":"fix-the-operation-cant-be-completed-because-the-disk-is-full","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-the-operation-cant-be-completed-because-the-disk-is-full\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix \u201cThe Operation Can&#8217;t Be Completed Because the Disk Is Full\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Often such notifications as the &ldquo;Operation can&rsquo;t be completed because the disk is full&rdquo; contain troubleshooting tips in the error notification itself. The error message tells you that Mac can&rsquo;t complete the process because there isn&rsquo;t enough space on your drive to create, save, or edit new files.<\/p><p>Basically, the only solution to this problem is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/how-to-free-up-space-on-mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">to create more disk space<\/a>. We have listed several ways to do this here.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-the-&ldquo;operation-can&rsquo;t-be-completed-because-the-disk-is-full&rdquo;-issue-on-your-mac\">What Causes the &ldquo;Operation Can&rsquo;t Be Completed Because the Disk Is Full&rdquo; Issue on Your Mac<\/h2><p>You may encounter the error message &ldquo;The operation can&rsquo;t be completed because the disk is full&rdquo; on your Mac for several reasons. <strong>Here are the most common causes:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Large files:<\/strong> Having files that take up much space on your Mac leaves less for other files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Too many files:<\/strong> If you have a lot of files on your computer, they can also take up a lot of space. Some of them may even be useless for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary files:<\/strong> Those files are created by various applications and programs on your Mac. These files are supposed to be deleted automatically, but sometimes they are not, causing them to take up space on your hard drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>System files<\/strong> are essential for your Mac to function correctly. However, these files can also take up a lot of space on your Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HD errors: <\/strong>If your hard disk includes errors, it can cause it to fill up quickly, leading to the error message.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-deal-with-the-&ldquo;operation-can&rsquo;t-be-completed-because-the-disk-is-full&rdquo;-problem\">How to Deal with the &ldquo;Operation Can&rsquo;t Be Completed Because the Disk Is Full&rdquo; Problem<\/h2><p>We have compiled several solutions to fix the &ldquo;operation cannot be completed because the disk is full&rdquo; error on your Mac. You can try each one one at a time and see if the problem persists.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I. <strong>Delete Large Files<\/strong><\/h3><p>Files of a considerable size buried deep within your hard drive consume a significant amount of space on your Mac. Let&rsquo;s see how to find and delete files that take the most of your space on Mac. You can free some space by deleting them and fix the &ldquo;Operation can&rsquo;t be completed because the disk is full&rdquo; problem.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-use-the-macos-storage-manager-tool\">a. Use the macOS Storage Manager Tool<\/h4><p>macOS Ventura includes a feature that enables effortless management of large files in your storage. It is called <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-mz\/guide\/mac-help\/syspf5a64aa6\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Storage Manager<\/a>. <strong>Here is how to use it to find large files:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Apple Menu &gt; System Settings &gt; General &gt; Storage.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the (<strong>i) <\/strong>icon near the <strong>Documents<\/strong> to see the file categories.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/N4ozijrx9MfpuTLC4qWpA5uk69TmGc1CpdCdt-HXh3LywwATo85zKJwKIfW8dDCxKk9hltE7FGn92i_kbcipbZOF72uoU6BZzLvEfcoD86wTu1NmWs8V3djyCMWxGPDlal1njeCe1mlUv78X\" alt=\"Storage folder\" width=\"668\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Storage folder<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>In the opened window, you will see the files grouped by size. Delete those you do not need.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/MYReAIS22gruRNpA6Al8Fu_Q1acNHeR8-FEffPMt8xhIEVGDtWYveVFqKNMqxCXHz_Old5psDDtKaIitdP4sGxIIbpT4pScVhekerldBmNFhIeFfyK-SDAA0Qu4Zv0FojrCM-9Y44CLKWIk3\" alt=\"Large files\" width=\"668\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Large files<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-b-use-finder\">b. Use Finder<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-mz\/guide\/mac-help\/mh15155\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Using Finder<\/strong><\/a><strong> will also help you to detect and remove files<\/strong> that take up much space on your Mac:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Finder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>magnifying glass<\/strong> on the top-right corner of your Mac&rsquo;s screen and type anything in the search box.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/ucTx9Q5dx7zmMm9aU7pegxNGiD06u2z54BgD7ygjQUWvCKYLvUQlJmD0qmjvxOrUf7BP7bcTLvFoFhaHzujUQp16VTtcMKu5PCLlVS2EGkX-eMoTEUWhc_zOHSk0mnDXWubUeifnilyWluc5\" alt=\"Search box on Mac\" width=\"668\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Search box on Mac<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Then click on the <strong>+<\/strong> icon that appeared.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/R7kWRMHNJ97Rhq8W0lsZi05Sd4g6S_CxoQiXLvGdFBUFOkZ6LdNDAKdAaR7FLkLDp8vNKMcaNLBX_g2cY58chxk9CMuQzWIYTRlvObtfLMaldb4dcZbg4b9zodYkS0lk7ElRXylaznb8kOEq\" alt=\"Add filter on Search\" width=\"668\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Add filter on Search<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Sort the files by <strong>Size &gt; <\/strong>select<strong> Size is greater <\/strong>than<strong> 1GB<\/strong> &gt; delete those files you do not need.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/P80nAteopogKxo7Rx14RXN0DQnwhxjwgYZyffSZQ5kOu7dBrlj9TKy6bsY4d3nuu-KfnTBxqwallEiXQ8P3n7yY8LuvuHcMoy1xusKYu9Hn28bOZhWKM-GAJ3C9Nc69nJv4S2X5oMj8mH_I5\" alt=\"Create a search filter\" width=\"668\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Create a search filter<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ii-delete-unneeded-files\">II. Delete Unneeded Files<\/h3><p>Another way to free up storage is to go through all the folders on your Mac and delete your files. This way, you will get rid of data you don&rsquo;t need and fix the &ldquo;Operation can&rsquo;t be completed because the disk is full&rdquo; issue.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>There are 3 methods to move your files to Trash:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drag and move the unneeded files to the <strong>Trash<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the folder or file you want to remove and click on <strong>Move to Bin.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are using a desktop, select a file and use the keyboard shortcut <strong>Command (&#8984;) + Delete<\/strong> to move the file or folder to the Trash.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>To fully delete a file, you need to empty the Trash.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iii-delete-temporary-files\">III. Delete Temporary Files<\/h3><p>Various applications and programs on your Mac create temporary files. These files are supposed to be deleted automatically, but sometimes they are not, causing them to take up space on your hard drive.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>To delete temporary files on your Mac, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Finder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Go <\/strong>menu and select <strong>Go to Folder.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>~\/Library\/Caches<\/strong> in the box and click <strong>Go<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/pxhIGqC4P1qJo7AmAgXIETr_m7vOsGREv_zKCccbEp6619Ck0PNw5ImEYn9J-Cnb6u-OocL43FBWIdwiDpVR9OdYkQnYR5nUqB2A4y-JJFROmA8VHSevJuMuHVnTbAykyuS37TTJ4xdKm-4r\" alt=\"Go to ~\/Library\/Caches\" width=\"668\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Go to ~\/Library\/Caches<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Select all the files and folders in the folder that opens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the selected files and folders and select <strong>Move to Bin.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat this process for the <strong>~\/Library\/Logs<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7tQlKyUZ1Ei818WGXFJoARqftiT1qhwTNFUN6X8WxVOrgk34aldkTWZV5692S0SDuVF6tYsRsfJdUdZJCRWi6p4feFLl04b9_akaNbrashr7JKZiE1N4AxFpJBaNrUgd9gOLVLAzC5L9GV9u\" alt=\"Go to ~\/Library\/Logs\" width=\"668\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Go to ~\/Library\/Logs<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iv-delete-system-files\">IV. Delete System Files<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/676493\/how-to-delete-system-storage-on-mac.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">System files<\/a> are essential for your Mac to function correctly. However, these files can also take up a lot of space on your hard drive.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>To delete system files, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Finder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Go<\/strong> menu and select <strong>Go to Folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>\/Library <\/strong>in the box and click <strong>Go<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the folders and files in the <strong>Library<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MV8Mea9-LBkE1gSRCT3_JGi4sFi_aDbKsp5oJUYczAofAcVZmLZBRsEyNQrTZWAVvITSkvly8pBSOaXicjCL5_weogxV1U13sXVYt4RUEKEPwxw-QidlYWCZgAstq3svz3YCGHPje_k3AbMw\" alt=\"Library Folder\" width=\"668\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Library Folder<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>Delete any unnecessary files or folders.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d1d1d1\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Be very careful when deleting system files. Make sure you do not delete any essential files.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-v-repair-disk-errors\">V. Repair Disk Errors<\/h3><p>If your hard disk has errors, it can cause it to fill up quickly, leading to the error message. <strong>To repair disk errors, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run your Mac in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/macos-recovery-mode-and-how-to-use-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Recovery Mode<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Disk Utility<\/strong> from the macOS Utilities window.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/C4--i9hbvikufvrSG_zYlj9wAtZXdLow91DqH9M_0f809DflpHHefGRJZH6fukr16BY1Mai81F7I9r_5KtA7iHWKGmhrxqKd_QIgNN6V3SlK_NjuvImBc3pQRQVcg2cKsMi3V6sypcK4yj6y\" alt=\"Disk Utility\" width=\"668\" height=\"568\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Disk Utility<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Select your Mac HD from the list on the left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>First Aid<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/4b60hrB43LYNEW6gMkaF_9Fncu0Bky07lG4aG-uzdPCd1c7EKD731cwgMZWwYmAAnKStGdWdhzMWxx2luUpReTufZzanKeXlpIuHIZtjF5C8VoqUdfFzfVaC3W-KEjyJ4aGyZ_7Jf7aVfgox\" alt=\"Disk Utility &gt; First Aid\" width=\"668\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Disk Utility &gt; First Aid<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>Wait for the disk to be scanned and repaired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-restore-deleted-files?\">How to Restore Deleted Files?<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/data-recovery-mac.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Data Recovery Professional<\/a> is a tool that can help you recover lost or deleted files on your Mac.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Here&rsquo;s a short instruction on how to restore files using Stellar Data Recovery:<\/strong><\/p><p>1. Download &amp; install Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Mac on your system.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarDataRecoveryProfessional-B.dmg.zip\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/images\/free-download-Mac.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>2. Select the type of data you want to recover and click <strong>Next<\/strong>. <\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/public\/image\/catalog\/screenshot\/mac-data-recovery-pro\/stellar-data-recovery-professional-for-mac-home-screen-1.png\" alt=\"Stellar Data Recovery Professional &gt; Select what to recover\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Stellar Data Recovery Professional &gt; Select what to recover<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>3. Choose the location where the files were stored before they were lost or deleted. If you&rsquo;re not sure, select the <strong>Can&rsquo;t Find Volume<\/strong> option, and click <strong>Scan<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/public\/image\/catalog\/screenshot\/mac-data-recovery-pro\/stellar-data-recovery-professional-for-mac-select-location-2.png\" alt=\"Stellar Data Recovery Professional &gt; Recover From\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Stellar Data Recovery Professional &gt; Recover From<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>4. Wait for the scan to complete, once the scan is complete, you can preview the recoverable files in the scan results window.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/public\/image\/catalog\/screenshot\/mac-data-recovery-pro\/stellar-data-recovery-professional-for-mac-preview-3.png\" alt=\"Stellar Data Recovery Professional &gt; Preview\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Stellar Data Recovery Professional &gt; Preview<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>5. Select the files you want to restore and click on Recover to start the recovery process.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-up\">Wrapping Up<\/h2><p>Following simple tips, you will clear some memory on your Mac, thus fixing the &ldquo;Operation can&rsquo;t be completed because the disk is full&rdquo; issue.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The primary advice is to monitor if there is a free space on your Mac. Remember to clean the Trash and check your computers for unneeded downloads and duplicates once in a while.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Before you start cleaning your Mac from unneeded files, don&rsquo;t forget to have a back of your important data or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/5-best-western-digital-data-recovery-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">install apps that will help you to get your files back<\/a> in case you accidentally delete important ones.<\/p><p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-macos-could-not-be-installed-on-your-computer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fix the macOS Could Not Be Installed on Your Computer Problem<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-apple-cannot-check-it-for-malicious-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Fix Apple Cannot Check It for Malicious Software in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/solve-the-erase-process-has-failed-issue-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Solve the &ldquo;Erase Process Has Failed on Your Mac&rdquo; Issue<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Often such notifications as the &ldquo;Operation can&rsquo;t be completed because the disk&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-the-operation-cant-be-completed-because-the-disk-is-full\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Fix \u201cThe Operation Can&#8217;t Be Completed Because the Disk Is Full\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":132173,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[244],"tags":[4896],"class_list":["post-130958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mac-data-recovery","tag-the-operation-cant-be-completed-because-the-disk-is-full","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Fix \u201cThe Operation Can&#039;t Be Completed Because the Disk Is Full\u201d | Stellar<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The error notification saying that the &quot;Operation can&#039;t be completed because the disk is full&quot; persists on your Mac? 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