PhotoSweeper 4+
Smart duplicate photos cleaner
Maksym Cherniaiev
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- $14.99
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Description
PhotoSweeper is a lightning-fast, highly accurate, and remarkably efficient tool for cleaning up similar or duplicate photos, even in massive photo libraries. It works with Apple Photos, Lightroom Classic, Capture One, and images stored anywhere on your Mac or external drives.
“Swift, easy to use, thorough, analyzes specific libraries, can search according to various criteria, offers choices in photo handling” - TheNextWeb
"PhotoSweeper packs a powerful punch in de-cluttering any size collection. 9/10" - Mac.AppStorm
"PhotoSweeper is a simple and efficient utility for organizing photos. 4.5/5" - Macworld
“I like PhotoSweeper because you can tweak it to compare with different criteria… not a one-trick-pony.” - MacRumors forum user
"This tool does a great job of finding duplicates, not just exact duplicates, but photos that have been rotated, resized, or are even just very similar. It also has a great set of default rules for figuring out which image to keep automatically, which can save hours." - Mac App Store Review
PhotoSweeper is perfect for you if:
• You often take a series of shots to get the perfect image and want to remove the extras.
• You edit photos in apps like Photoshop or Capture One and create multiple versions or backups.
• You have photos spread across folders, external drives, and libraries like Apple Photos, Lightroom Classic, or Capture One.
• Your photo library feels messy, disorganized, or too full, and you want to reclaim space by removing unnecessary files.
Key Features
• Deep Integration with Popular Photo Libraries
Works seamlessly with Apple Photos, Lightroom Classic, and Capture One. You can also scan any folder or external drive, with no need to move or reorganize your files beforehand.
• Fast and Accurate Comparison Engine
Under the hood is a lightning-fast engine that detects both exact duplicates and visually similar images. It goes beyond filenames by analyzing content, composition, and capture time. You can fine-tune the matching level to catch everything from identical copies to burst shots and edits.
• Flexible, User-Friendly Workflow
Clean up your library with ease. Similar photos are grouped side by side for quick visual comparison. Use Auto Mark to automatically select the best image in each group, or choose manually. Lock important photos, view EXIF data, preview with Quick Look, and apply customizable marking rules.
• Smart Cleanup with Safety in Mind
You're always in control. Review all marked photos before deleting. Nothing is permanently erased. Photos go to the system Trash, are marked “Rejected” in Lightroom, or moved to a special album in Photos so you can recover them later if needed.
• Optimized for Performance / Handles Large Libraries
Whether you have thousands or hundreds of thousands of photos, PhotoSweeper runs fast and smooth. It's optimized for macOS and runs natively on Apple Silicon for top performance on your Mac.
Why Choose PhotoSweeper?
• Works with Photos, Lightroom Classic, Capture One, folders, and more
• Detects both exact duplicates and similar-looking photos
• Lets you compare side-by-side with clear previews and detailed info
• Features Auto Mark, customizable rules, and flexible cleanup options
• Supports RAW, JPEG, HEIC, PNG, TIFF, and other popular formats
• Designed for both casual users and professionals
• Keeps your photo collection tidy, organized, and free of clutter
Declutter your photo library, free up disk space, and enjoy your best memories without the noise. With PhotoSweeper, cleaning up your Mac has never been so smart and satisfying.
Download PhotoSweeper today and take the first step toward a cleaner, more organized photo library.
Need help or want to learn more? Check out the full user manual at http://overmacs.com, or drop us a line at support@overmacs.com — we’re happy to help!
What’s New
Version 5.0.2
+ Fresh new look with a redesigned app icon.
+ Now available in multiple popular languages.
+ Zoom in to view image details in Face-to-Face and One by One modes.
+ Improved integration with Apple Photos and Adobe Lightroom.
+ Better support for RAW image formats.
+ Improved performance when working with NAS.
+ Bug fixes and performance improvements based on user feedback.
Ratings and Reviews
Just absolutely brilliant
I had a specific problem that I needed solved: Identical duplicates with unique metadata that completely fools any less sophisticated programs. I had added most of my paper photos to my library by scanning using an HP feeder scanner for standard size photos. Problem #1: some packs had been ordered with duplicate copies from CVS. After scanning each duplicate has its own metadata and slightly different digital characteristics. That was 2010. Then in 2017 I did it again (dont ask why). Now I was at 144,000 photos with up to 4 copies each with unique metadata. Crisis! First run with PhotoSweeper on basic settings eliminated 40,000 exact duplicates. Then using the advanced features that search for identical color balance in the photo. That took out another 10,000. The program nearly always defaulted to the best shot (highest megapixels, and some other AI algorithms). I checked 100 of the duplicates at random and only found 1 photo where I would have kept a different image. On my 2017 iMac with 64gb ram the first run took nearly 10 hours running in the background, but I was able to continue WFH while it did its thing. The coder of this program should receive a nobel prize (maybe the noble prize too)!
Wow! Best clean up tool for photo libraries I’ve ever come across
This tool does a great job of finding duplicates, not just exact duplicates, but photos that have been rotated, resized, or are even just very similar. It also has a great set of default rules for figuring out which image to keep automatically, which can save hours. But what most impressed me about this app, is how fast it is! I have two very large libraries of photos, about 45K in iCloud Photo Library, and another 60K or so in Lightroom. Any operation that involves scanning so many photos usually can bring either of those apps to a crawl, sometimes waiting days for an operation to complete (even when the entire library is on SSD). But PhotoSweeper just rips through those thousands of files so fast, it’s unreal. I think Apple and Adobe could maybe learn a few things from this software, I was totally not expecting this kind of performance from a third party app.
Lifesaver
Ivan Prymak should receive a hero reward for this application. It works beautifully. So, thank you to the developer for that!!
I use Mac Photos but I prefer to scan my Mac folder direcrtly before importing it to a new Photos library. The application can scan a library directly, too. I love that I can order which criteria or "rules" to choose for deleting photos. I can even prioritize which folders to preserve over others. This application has saved me hundreds of hours of sorting, and I am no longer so annoyed when iCloud seems to duplicate photos on its own.
Occasionally the application crashes, and I do not know why. The error reports are being sent to Apple automatically, so I hope the issue is resolved. In th emeantime, it's still the best among the applications I have tried. And who knows why Mac Photos cannot even offer its own duplicate finding search function.
App Privacy
The developer, Maksym Cherniaiev, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Maksym Cherniaiev
- Size
- 27.2 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
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- Mac
- Requires macOS 10.15 or later.
- Languages
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English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Overmacs Team
- Price
- $14.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.