How to find and delete duplicate photos

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How to find and delete duplicate photos

I have combined photos from various sources, friends, family, etc. and have found that there are many photos that are the same. I have been trying to find a way to find and delete all the duplicates but am unable to do so.

Anyone have any ideas please?

Many thanks

Roger

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Posted on Apr 4, 2009 1:34 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 4, 2009 2:45 AM in response to Roger Adams

There is no automated may to find and delete duplicates, but importing using iPhoto will report duplicates if you attempt to import the same photo twice. I'm not sure if you have photos that are exact duplicates or photos taken on the same occasion but, in any case, it may be a matter of viewing the photos in date order and deleting duplicates as you scroll through. These will stay in the iPhoto trash until emptied.

It may be that this would help, though I haven't used it: http://www.ironicsoftware.com/deep/ (With acknowledgements to Terence Devlin).

Message was edited by: Jim Calderwood

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Answer 2

Yer_Man

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Apr 4, 2009 2:59 AM in response to Roger Adams

Roger

Duplicate Annihilator has produced good results for many folks dealing with Duplicates.

Regards

TD

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Answer 3

Roger Adams Author

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Apr 5, 2009 8:00 AM in response to Yer_Man

Hi Jim & Terence.

Many thanks for your input. I will take a look at both apps and choose the best.

Cheers

Roger

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