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How to Find and Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac Computer

According to our research, a Mac computer usually stores lots of photos, including iPhone photo backup, iCloud photos, and more. It makes sense that users find many duplicate photos on their MacBooks. They take up space and slow down Mac performance. Managing and deleting duplicate photos on your Mac is a good idea if you wish to free up space and improve performance. This article shares four effective ways.

Part 1: A Quick Way to Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac

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How to Erase Duplicate Photos on Mac

Stap 1. Installeer Mac Cleaner
Run the ideal duplicate photo finder on Mac after you install it on your computer. Click the schoonmaakster optie in de startinterface.

Selecteer Cleaner

Stap 2. Dubbele foto's vinden
Kies de Vergelijkbare foto gereedschap. Klik op de aftasten button to begin finding duplicate photos on your MacBook. When it is done, click Bekijk verdergaan.

Vergelijkbare foto

Stap 3. Erase duplicate photos on Mac
Browse the duplicate photos, select unwanted files, and click the Schoon knop. Bevestig uw actie indien gevraagd.

Part 2: How to Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac in Photos

Since macOS Ventura, Apple has added a duplicate finder into the built-in Photos app. In addition to deleting duplicate photos, this feature merges all copies at once. It is only available for photos stored in the Photos app.

Stap 1. Voer de ... uit Foto's app op je Mac.

Stap 2. Klik op de duplicaten optie onder Nutsbedrijven op de zijbalk.

Duplicaat samenvoegen

Stap 3. Then, Photos will analyze your library and find duplicates.

Stap 4. Druk op de commando key and select unwanted photos.

Stap 5. Klik op de Merge N Items knop bovenaan.

Items samenvoegen

Stap 6. Klik ten slotte op Merge N Items in het bevestigingsvenster.

Tips: If you just want to remove duplicates in Mac Photos, select the copies, right-click on a selected file, and choose Verwijder N foto's.

Part 3: How to Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac via Smart Album

If you wish to eliminate duplicate photos on Mac manually, the Smart Album in the Photos app is a good option. It allows you to add filters to compare similar photos, such as filename, metadata, and other criteria.

Stap 1. Ga naar uw Dien in menu in het Foto's app.

Stap 2. Kies Nieuw slim album.

Slim album

Stap 3. Name it and set the filter. If you want to add more filters, click the + button and set it.

Stap 4. Klik OK te gaan.

Stap 5. Next, select the unwanted pictures.

Stap 6. Right-click on one selected photo and choose Verwijder N foto's.

Stap 7. On the confirmation dialog, click Verwijdering .

Delete Smart Album

Stap 8. Ga dan naar de Onlangs verwijderd album from the sidebar.

Stap 9. Remove the duplicated photos or click Alle verwijderen to empty the Recently Deleted album.

Part 4: How to Remove Duplicate Photos on Mac by Smart Folder

Both the Duplicates and Smart Albums are only able to delete duplicate images in Mac Photos. If you want to manage duplicate pictures in other locations on your Mac, the Smart Folder feature can be helpful. To find the copies, you must set up this duplicated photo cleaner naar behoren.

Slimme map

Stap 1. Open de vinder app van uw Dok bar.

Stap 2. Ga naar uw Dien in menu en kies Nieuwe slimme map.

Stap 3. kies Deze Mac or a specific disk next to Zoeken.

Stap 4. Klik Toevoegen in de rechterbovenhoek.

Stap 5. Expand the first drop-down option and pick Soort.

Stap 6. Schakel vervolgens over naar Beeld in the second drop-down option.

Stap 7. Then, click the column to sort all pictures on your Mac, such as Naam.

Stap 8. Druk op de commando key while clicking on each duplicate image you want to delete.

Stap 9. Klik met de rechtermuisknop op een geselecteerde foto en kies Verplaatsen naar Prullenbak.

Stap 10. Klik ten slotte op uitschot map op de Dok bar en kies Prullenbak legen.

Conclusie

Deze gids deelt vier manieren om delete duplicates in Photos on Mac and other locations. The Duplicates feature in the Photos app can find copies in the library. Furthermore, the Smart Album allows you to manually organize and remove duplicate photos in your library. For photos not in your library, you can try the Smart Folder feature. Apeaksoft Mac Cleaner is an advanced option to find duplicate photos, streamline the photo library, and free up space. The intuitive design makes it a good option for beginners.

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Dorothy Collins is senior redacteur bij Apeaksoft en is gespecialiseerd in dataherstel en digitaal databeheer. Ze heeft jarenlange ervaring met het testen van tools voor bestandsherstel en back-up. Ze schrijft handleidingen over het herstellen van verloren gegevens, het beschermen van bestanden en het overdragen van gegevens.