dupeGuru Picture Edition: Detect and Remove Duplicate Images
dupeGuru Picture Edition (PE for short) is a powerful program designed to help you automatically find and remove duplicate pictures on your Mac. With this tool, you can save valuable hard drive space and avoid the hassle of managing duplicate images.
dupeGuru Picture Edition is a spin-off from the highly regarded dupeGuru, a program known for its effectiveness in finding duplicate music files. As an open-source software, dupeGuru Picture Edition allows users with programming knowledge to modify it to suit their specific needs.
This program supports various image formats, including PNG, JPG, and GIF. It seamlessly integrates with iPhoto, making it easy to scan your entire iPhoto library for duplicates. Additionally, dupeGuru Picture Edition offers special support for PSD and RAW (CR2 and NEF) files, catering to the needs of Mac users.
You have control over the scan preferences and can customize the scanning engine settings to exclude certain images or file types. Once duplicates are detected, you can choose to delete them instantly or move them to another folder. The program also features a "Power Marker" for adding extra annotations to duplicate files.
While dupeGuru PE is generally easy to use and highly customizable, it does have some limitations. Occasionally, it may not correctly detect duplicates, especially for files in non-major formats. Additionally, scanning can be slow, especially if you have a large library of pictures.
Despite these drawbacks, dupeGuru PE is a reliable tool that can help you efficiently manage and clear your hard drive of unwanted duplicate images.
