How to delete Image playground from my iMac M3 and MacBook Air M1?

Deleting Image playground for my iPhone was easy. How do I delete this thing form my Mac's? It just won't go to the trash.


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iMac 24″, macOS 15.2

Posted on Dec 14, 2024 7:08 AM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2024 5:38 AM

Apparently you can remove Image Playground from your iPhone and iPad, but not your Mac. Since this is a user to user only forum, we can't explain why, but my guess is it's built into the Apple Intelligence bundle on your Mac and isn't removable. If you don't have a need to use it, just don't use it, seems the simplest thing to do.


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Aug 1, 2025 11:22 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Lawrence Finch wrote:


SlightlyLit wrote:

The icon is the only reason I don't want it on my machine. I'm an adult.
And, of course, it is illegal for adults to have fun. I get it.

Or be silly or frivolous. Guess I shouldn't mention the large, bright yellow stuffed octopus on the back of my sofa. It's there for no reason other than I like it.

Aug 1, 2025 11:36 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

IdrisSeabright wrote:


Lawrence Finch wrote:


SlightlyLit wrote:

The icon is the only reason I don't want it on my machine. I'm an adult.
And, of course, it is illegal for adults to have fun. I get it.
Or be silly or frivolous. Guess I shouldn't mention the large, bright yellow stuffed octopus on the back of my sofa. It's there for no reason other than I like it.

It's honesty sad that some lose their inner kid. I'm glad I still have mine and you and Lawrence surely do as well! If only people who seem to have an issue with the look of the Image Playground icon knew they are actually being "childish?" I guess not everyone has a sense of humor?

Aug 4, 2025 7:10 AM in response to lobsterghost1

lobsterghost1 wrote:

It's honesty sad that some lose their inner kid. I'm glad I still have mine and you and Lawrence surely do as well! If only people who seem to have an issue with the look of the Image Playground icon knew they are actually being "childish?" I guess not everyone has a sense of humor?

I figure if I'm old enough to have bought a house, a car, a sofa, and some major appliances, I'm an adult. I don't need to prove anything else by getting too serious.

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