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PhotoSweeper
PhotoSweeper
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PhotoSweeper free download for Mac

PhotoSweeper

Version 4.8.0

Find, sort, and eliminate similar photos.

4.5
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$9.99
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PhotoSweeper overview

PhotoSweeper is a fast, precise, super-efficient tool to eliminate similar or duplicate photos even in huge photo collections. It works with photos from iPhoto, Aperture and Adobe Lightroom libraries as well as photos from your hard drives and external storages.

Features
  • Easy search of photos - Just drag and drop folders from your Mac to allow PhotoSweeper to find all photos inside. Add more photos from your iPhoto, Aperture or Lightroom library via the Media Browser window.
  • Flexible comparison settings - Powerful multi-settings to easily find duplicates, similar photos, series of shots. The app finds duplicate photos, even those edited in external programs such Photoshop, regardless of image size or format.
  • High speed and quality - PhotoSweeper was developed as a tool for extremely fast comparison of a huge number of photos. Cutting-edge technologies and unique algorithms make searching duplicates incredibly fast and gives excellent comparison results.
  • Efficiency - You can regroup the results without re-comparing photos by changing matching level with a slider. Using caches makes the next comparison much faster.
  • Marking duplicates automatically - Mark photos you want to get rid of manually, or use the "Auto Mark" feature to mark duplicates automatically based on the list of rules you can adjust to your needs in the Preferences.
  • Comfortable viewing results - PhotoSweeper provides 3 modes for reviewing results: "One by One", "Face-to-Face" - one or two large photos with an opportunity to mark a photo with just a click, "All in One" - all groups of duplicates in one list.
  • Great photo browsing - PhotoSweeper also serves as an up-to-date photo browser with a built-in search of photos by metadata, Quick Look preview, the "Info" panel with a detailed photo description, including histogram and image metadata (EXIF, IPTC etc.)

What’s new in version 4.8.0

Updated on Jun 22 2023

  • "Subjects": new comparison method powered by AI.
  • New option in Settings to ignore groups with locked photos only.
  • Color Label: tag your photos to organize them in Finder.
  • Enhanced user interface and experience.

Information

License

Shareware

Size

55 MB

Downloads

48237

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 10.13 or later
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terimabon
terimabon
Sep 15 2022
4.5.0
0.0
Sep 15 2022
0.0
Version: 4.5.0
Does anyone know how I can use Photosweeper on my shared albums? I have about 80 shared albums. I was successful at using Photosweeper on my PhotoLibary. I just can't figure out how to get my Shared Albums scanned for dupes. Thank you for any direction someone can offer.
Cartoonasaur
Cartoonasaur
Dec 21 2020
3.9.3
5.0
Dec 21 2020
5.0
Version: 3.9.3
I have used over a dozen organizational apps over the years, but for photos NOTHING compares to PhotoSweeper - insanely fast, super focused on what matters with a clean design and very responsive updates. Photographers of all kinds along with a large or small collection should try this app. They won't be disappointed...
Enio-Dias
Enio-Dias
May 31 2020
3.7.0
5.0
May 31 2020
5.0
Version: 3.7.0
Top, is very good!!
Morlo
Morlo
Oct 16 2017
3.1.0
5.0
Oct 16 2017
5.0
Version: 3.1.0
i dont usually give 5 out of 5 stars. but i've found nothing wrong with this app.. It's blazing fast and pretty accurate. great job.
user-z1
user-z1
Feb 21 2017
2.2.6
4.5
Feb 21 2017
4.5
Version: 2.2.6
I want to share impressions from using PhotoSweeer X. Previously say that I have tried about 10 similar programs searchers photo duplicates (it is pictured). The general impression from PhotoSweeer X - very comfortable (probably the best among all similar), fast and intuitive application, with sufficiently high-quality search engine duplicate photo and comparing the series. But, it is not strange, this app is not clear (another definition) photos. At the same time applications such as: Snapselect (poor functional), Similar Imige Detector (many unnecessary comparisons photo and not too convenient control), DupHunter (this app has a very slow engine and a lot of incorrect comparison of pairs and series) - are a bunch of missed PhotoSweeer X duplicate photo! This occurs when all options Search options relevance. I do not want to say that PhotoSweeer X - is not a quality search. I want to draw the attention of developers to refine the search algorithm to PhotoSweeer X duplicates found explicit photos. Let the developers will review the work of these applications me. I called the most effective (in my opinion) the number of searchers photo duplicate applications. (I apologize for my English -one is not my native language).
Antoniez
Antoniez
Apr 25 2015
2.1.0
5.0
Apr 25 2015
5.0
Version: 2.1.0
Apple Photos!
Kp-gores
Kp-gores
Apr 25 2015
2.1.0
3.0
Apr 25 2015
3.0
Version: 2.1.0
working ok for finding duplicates, the user interface needs some work, for example when having done one folder and want to another one, you first have to remove all the pics from, the first folder.....annoying. What REALLY SUCKS is that this version again does not read the previous versions preferences. I do have to setup my automark rules again...Why?
Rkamper
Rkamper
Nov 30 2014
1.10.1
4.0
Nov 30 2014
4.0
Version: 1.10.1
Great app that does what it says. Only missing the ability to add folders to the Library Priority box in the Auto Mark preferences since I do not use Aperture, iPhoto or Adobe Lightroom. Therefore only 4 stars.
anonymous-rabbit-5199
anonymous-rabbit-5199
Mar 17 2014
1.9.6
5.0
Mar 17 2014
5.0
Version: 1.9.6
Intuitive program, responsive developer. Good application with the right balance of power and control over the photo library. To much of an automated process of cleaning up is tricky, but this application gives enough feedback of the process without you having to click to many buttons. Especially usefull are the levels of autoselect criteria. You could, for example, load a couple of events from an Aperture library and load some folders from Finder. In the settings menu, you can choose if photo's from a library (like Aperture) or plain files are prioritized. That way, I was able to delete some 'duplicates of duplicates of duplicates' nasty Windows-era backups :) I highly recommend this app for your cleanup.
Alec124c41
Alec124c41
Nov 18 2013
1.9.5
5.0
Nov 18 2013
5.0
Version: 1.9.5
This is exactly what I was looking for. Instead of matchong duplicate numbers from different cameras, it actually matches images. Load folders, click "Compare," and the hard work is done.
Gary30
Gary30
Sep 14 2013
1.9.3
5.0
Sep 14 2013
5.0
Version: 1.9.3
I had been using Google's Image Search to find better versions of photos and to discover names of the photographers etc. for pictures on the Internet since Image Search was announced. It really seemed magical to me when I discovered it and I wished I could submit the many photos I collect and take to scan for duplicates based on image content. Frankly, I thought it would require a shocking amount of processing power and did not imagine a desktop app could pull this off. However, PhotoSweeper does just that. Usage is silly simple. Just drop a folder into the app's work space, hit compare and evaluate the results. The app will find cropped versions, color manipulated versions etc. for comparison. You can use a slider to make the comparisons more or less picky. And the app can select projects or folders in your iPhoto or Aperture libraries (Lightroom too, but I don't use it) as well. Once you mark the photos you want to move or remove, just hit the button and the work is done. Databases in the applications are updated reliably as far as I can tell. I have a 50,000 pix library in Aperture and am always careful and nervous when I do something to it on a large scale. Obviously, backup is the word of the day. The app will sometimes disagree with me on which photo to keep, but I can understand it. For example, I will tend to keep a slightly smaller image if it is less compressed. Using certain combinations of settings PhotoSweeper will keep the larger one. Either way, you can decide to unmark photos or to mark them manually and the settings allow you to control for the elements of photos that are most important to you.
Dlwhite
Dlwhite
Mar 3 2013
1.9.2
0.0
Mar 3 2013
0.0
Version: 1.9.2
I don't need to find duplicates... I'm just looking for a fast photo-reviewing app for large photo shoots. I used to use Photon, but it's no longer in development. With some tweaking, I think this program could fit the bill. Is anyone using it for that purpose?
WisdomL0RD
WisdomL0RD
Feb 14 2013
1.9.2
5.0
Feb 14 2013
5.0
Version: 1.9.2
The best for keeping your photos lib clean. Great GUI and very easy to use.
Skeller
Skeller
Jan 10 2013
1.9.1
4.5
Jan 10 2013
4.5
Version: 1.9.1
just bought it yesterday from the Mac App Store and I'm fully satisfied. Only one thing missing: can't call Services from a selected Image.
JSteel
JSteel
Oct 19 2012
1.8.2
5.0
Oct 19 2012
5.0
Version: 1.8.2
I've been using PhotoSweeper on my various image libraries, and it has performed brilliantly so far (although I haven't tried it on my Lightroom library yet, I don't anticipate any problems). The fact that it can identify duplicate or similar images despite cropping and color corrections is fantastic. And it even keeps track of the images you have loaded in between sessions if you want, which can be a significant time-saver if you have to cut an editing session short (say, to sleep) and need to pick it back up later without having to re-scan. Highly recommended!
Cgc
Cgc
Sep 29 2012
1.8.1
5.0
Sep 29 2012
5.0
Version: 1.8.1
I tried the demo and it worked fine on a library of my photos so I tried opening my Aperture library and PhotoSweeper crashed. I contacted the developer who emailed me a fixed copy within an hour which worked perfectly. I ran PhotoSweeper a half dozen times on my Aperture library with increasingly loose rules and it worked perfectly. I used Auto Put which automatically select duplicates and it was perfect. Great app for a great price and with great support.
Jumbobob
Jumbobob
Feb 18 2012
1.4.1
4.5
Feb 18 2012
4.5
Version: 1.4.1
Love this app. I could find many similar pictures on my HD. It can find many pictures with no problem.
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
Feb 18 2012
1.4.1
5.0
Feb 18 2012
5.0
Version: 1.4.1
This is the most beautiful GUI I ever saw ! All details are workout very nicely. The app does what it suppose to do and with style. Very highly recommended !!!
anonymous-tapir-4715
anonymous-tapir-4715
Feb 4 2012
1.4.0
0.0
Feb 4 2012
0.0
Version: 1.4.0
So appreciate that you have a demo download! Thank you.
Antoniez
Antoniez
Jan 15 2012
1.3.1
5.0
Jan 15 2012
5.0
Version: 1.3.1
Great interface, easy to use, integrated with iPhoto, works with large number of photos. It's worth every penny I spent.
waterhog
waterhog
Aug 15 2022
4.5.0
5.0
Aug 15 2022
5.0
Version: 4.5.0
baxsur
baxsur
Aug 5 2022
4.4.0
5.0
Aug 5 2022
5.0
Version: 4.4.0
iAziz
iAziz
Sep 5 2021
4.1.0
4.0
Sep 5 2021
4.0
Version: 4.1.0
Cartoonasaur
Cartoonasaur
Dec 21 2020
5.0
Dec 21 2020
5.0
Version: null
Enio-Dias
Enio-Dias
May 31 2020
5.0
May 31 2020
5.0
Version: null
Morlo
Morlo
Oct 16 2017
5.0
Oct 16 2017
5.0
Version: null
user-z1
user-z1
Feb 21 2017
4.5
Feb 21 2017
4.5
Version: null
Edeerly
Edeerly
Dec 4 2015
5.0
Dec 4 2015
5.0
Version: null
kimgrundy01
kimgrundy01
Jun 3 2015
1.0
Jun 3 2015
1.0
Version: null
Antoniez
Antoniez
Apr 25 2015
5.0
Apr 25 2015
5.0
Version: null
Kp-gores
Kp-gores
Apr 25 2015
3.0
Apr 25 2015
3.0
Version: null
nikolalek
nikolalek
Mar 14 2015
5.0
Mar 14 2015
5.0
Version: null
NX70
NX70
Feb 5 2015
5.0
Feb 5 2015
5.0
Version: null
Dwagner1270
Dwagner1270
Jan 7 2015
5.0
Jan 7 2015
5.0
Version: null
Rkamper
Rkamper
Nov 30 2014
4.0
Nov 30 2014
4.0
Version: null
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
May 17 2014
5.0
May 17 2014
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-rabbit-5199
anonymous-rabbit-5199
Mar 17 2014
5.0
Mar 17 2014
5.0
Version: null
Alec124c41
Alec124c41
Nov 18 2013
5.0
Nov 18 2013
5.0
Version: null
Gary30
Gary30
Sep 14 2013
5.0
Sep 14 2013
5.0
Version: null
skipping-stones
skipping-stones
Mar 30 2013
2.5
Mar 30 2013
2.5
Version: null
Tommy-Gun
Tommy-Gun
Mar 28 2013
5.0
Mar 28 2013
5.0
Version: null
WisdomL0RD
WisdomL0RD
Feb 14 2013
5.0
Feb 14 2013
5.0
Version: null
Skeller
Skeller
Jan 10 2013
4.5
Jan 10 2013
4.5
Version: null
parametr
parametr
Oct 26 2012
5.0
Oct 26 2012
5.0
Version: null
JSteel
JSteel
Oct 19 2012
5.0
Oct 19 2012
5.0
Version: null
Cgc
Cgc
Sep 29 2012
5.0
Sep 29 2012
5.0
Version: null
Kkam
Kkam
Aug 4 2012
1.5
Aug 4 2012
1.5
Version: null
Cjbolland
Cjbolland
Jul 4 2012
4.0
Jul 4 2012
4.0
Version: null
Pedro-Fardilha
Pedro-Fardilha
Mar 8 2012
5.0
Mar 8 2012
5.0
Version: null
Jumbobob
Jumbobob
Feb 18 2012
4.5
Feb 18 2012
4.5
Version: null
Stef-Vandenabele
Stef-Vandenabele
Feb 18 2012
5.0
Feb 18 2012
5.0
Version: null
DJSquint
DJSquint
Jan 8 2012
5.0
Jan 8 2012
5.0
Version: null
Maksym-Cherniaiev
Maksym-Cherniaiev
Nov 6 2011
5.0
Nov 6 2011
5.0
Version: null
JohnKHeath
JohnKHeath
Oct 29 2011
4.5
Oct 29 2011
4.5
Version: null
Ivan-Prymak
Ivan-Prymak
Oct 26 2011
5.0
Oct 26 2011
5.0
Version: null
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