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Both apps are available through the App Store and work in a similar way.

The only real difference is how you select what to scan; the step-by-step guide below outlines what to do with Duplicate Photos Cleaner, while Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto will first ask you to launch iPhoto, then select your chosen iPhoto library before going through it looking for duplicates.

Note that Duplicate Photos Cleaner cant compare the contents of multiple drives at once, so you wont inadvertently delete photos backed up to a different drive than the one youre scanning.

Also beware that cleaning photos using either program means deleting them they arent simply moved to the Trash.

So proceed with caution, and back up first Quick look: Duplicate Cleaner A.

Match Edited Photos: By default, Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto wont match photos if one has been modified.

To change this, select Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto Preferences and check this box.

C. Filter Results: You can use the app to search only for duplicate photos or videos, or search for all media by clicking the menu button.

Other options allow you to filter or sort results further.

D. Empty Trash: Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto doesnt delete files, but places them in the iPhoto Trash.

In iPhoto choose Empty Trash to remove them for good.

Remove Restrictions: By default only your main hard drive is searched to allow searches of any drive, open the Photos Duplicate Cleaner menu and select Preferences.

Select Volumes in the Ignore directories with names: list and click the - button to remove it.

Select Folder or Drive: Click the Select Folder and Scan Duplicates Now button.

Photos Duplicate Cleaner allows you to scan individual folders or drives only (you cant select the whole computer).

Select the folder or drive and click Open to start scanning.

Wait for Scan: Your drive or folder will be scanned for duplicates.

If any duplicates are found theyre displayed in the left-hand pane a running total of duplicates and potential space savings is also displayed.

Play It Safe: A summary of duplicates found and potential savings appears click OK.

A large number of files could accidentally be deleted if you click Clean Duplicates.

Instead, click the button to the left of Change Folder and choose Unselect All.

To do this, click the menu button again, but this time choose Sort items by Size Descending to display the biggest files at the top.

Compare Duplicates: The first entry in the Duplicates Photo Group list is displayed by default.

Mouse over one of the duplicates displayed; after a pause a tooltip pops up with information about it, including its location, helping you identify which to keep.

Select Files to Remove: If this doesnt give you enough info, click the magnifying glass button beneath a duplicate to open its folder in Finder, to help you determine which version, or versions, youd like to keep.

Clean and Clean Again: Move on to the next item in the list if in doubt, leave items unchecked to remove later.

To clean selected items as you go, click Clean Duplicates followed by Yes, at any time, to permanently delete the files youve checked then continue reviewing.

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