SecureRemove
SecureRemove is a macOS utility for permanently wiping files and folders.
What SecureRemove is
SecureRemove is a macOS utility for permanently wiping files and folders. It offers 10 overwrite algorithms, ranging from one pass to 35 passes, including DoD, BSI/VSITR, GOST, Pfitzner, and Gutmann methods. Files or folders can be selected in Finder and erased from the context menu. Items can also be added through Finder Services, dragged into the app or its Dock icon, or selected within the app. For locked or read-only files, SecureRemove updates attributes where possible so the wipe can continue. The app supports macOS 10.10 Yosemite and later and is not available for Windows. The maker warns that it does not securely erase SSDs and recommends using the drive manufacturer’s reset tool instead. The SecureRemove License costs €4.99, paid once, including VAT. It never expires, can be shared among family members, covers three devices, and needs an internet connection only for activation.
Good
- Ten overwrite algorithms
- Finder context-menu integration
- Handles locked files where possible
- License never expires
- Install on three devices
Watch out
- Does not securely erase SSDs
- Unavailable for Windows
- Requires macOS 10.10 or later
Who it suits
SecureRemove suits Mac users who need to erase files through Finder and choose among multiple overwrite methods. It is intended for compatible macOS drives rather than secure SSD erasure.
Verdict
SecureRemove provides several certified overwrite choices and convenient Finder access for Mac file deletion. SSD owners should follow the maker’s separate reset recommendation.
Plans and prices
From SecureRemove's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SecureRemove License | €4.99, paid once | License key shareable among family members · install on 3 devices · incl. VAT |
The facts
Each one read from SecureRemove's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Adding files
- Files can be added from Finder Services, dragged into the app or onto its Dock icon, or added within the app.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- SecureRemove is compatible with macOS 10.10 Yosemite and later.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Finder integration
- Users can select files or folders in Finder and securely erase them from the context menu.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License duration
- The full program license never expires and requires an internet connection only once to activate.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Locked files
- The app automatically updates attributes of locked or read-only files where possible to avoid interrupting a wipe.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Payment data
- The maker says it does not store credit card or bank account information and uses PayPal and Stripe to authorize payments.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the maker does not collect personal data while visitors browse its websites.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SecureRemove permanently wipes files and data on Mac OS X.checked 9 Oct 2026
- SSD limitation
- The maker says SecureRemove does not securely erase SSDs and recommends resetting an SSD with its manufacturer's tool.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says it will answer contact form messages within 24 hours.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Wiping algorithms
- It supports 10 wiping algorithms, from single pass to 35 pass, including DoD, BSI/VSITR, GOST, Pfitzner and Gutmann methods.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Rotterdam, Netherlandschecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker location
- The maker identifies Xoroxsoft as a software development company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Windows availability
- SecureRemove is available only for macOS and is not available for Windows.checked 9 Oct 2026
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