How do i delete duplicate photos in the Pictures folder

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How do i delete duplicate photos in the Pictures folder

I have thousands of photos not just in various iPhoto and photos libraries but scattered throughout the iMac. They all, however, are stored in the Users pictures folder. What is the best method/software to remove all duplicates in this folder. I have been storing images since purchasing my first iMac, the white plastic one with the first intel chip.

Posted on Sep 5, 2019 3:57 AM

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Answer 1

Old Toad

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Sep 5, 2019 11:10 AM in response to Granddad_Mcginty

You can use PhotoSweeper to scan your Pictures folder and help you identify duplicates.

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Answer 2

Old Toad

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Sep 5, 2019 1:07 PM in response to Granddad_Mcginty

I would exclude the libraries that might be in the Pictures folder from the scan as you don't want to remove the wrong version, i.e. the one in the library.

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Answer 3

Sep 5, 2019 1:04 PM in response to Old Toad

OT,

Many thanks, I just wanted confirmation really that PS would be able to open all the subfolders etc within the pictures folder.

G MCG

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How do i delete duplicate photos in the Pictures folder

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