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DarrellB
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June 16, 2019
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Software that really removes duplicates in Windows

  • June 16, 2019
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Any suggestions?

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    Rob_Cullen
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 16, 2019

    'Generally'- Nothing will remove duplicate files automatically. YOU have to identify and remove them.

    But if you use the Lightroom catalog (with ALL your photo files imported) then there are plugins that will 'identify' duplicates for you to remove.

    The "Teekesselchen" plugin for Lightroom is free and effective in identifying duplicates using options to find files based on selected criteria.

    Instructions explained here-

    https://www.lightroomqueen.com/clean-duplicate-photos/

    Plugin found at-

    Teekesselchen: Home

    Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.3, Photoshop 27.5, ACR 18.3, Lightroom 9.3, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .
    GoldingD
    Legend
    June 16, 2019

    If you are talking about images, consider : ThumbsPlus.com: The Home of ThumbsPlus

    Note this is not a LR plug-in, and after you use it, you will need to remove any resultant lost images from your catalog.

    I have not used it for years.

    RAW support limited if at all available and apparently for a premium price. Not at all sure what RAW files it might handle. Primarily for raster images.

    AxelMatt
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 16, 2019
    My System: Intel i7-8700K - 64GB RAM - NVidia Geforce RTX 3060 - Windows 11 Pro 25H2 -- LR-Classic 15 - Photoshop 27 - Nik Collection 8 - PureRAW 6 - Topaz Photo AI