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Find duplicates in the Photos app
Open Apple Photos, click Duplicates under Utilities in the sidebar, and merge detected copies. For deeper scans covering near-duplicates and bursts, use Vision AI: Photo Cleaner.
Vision AI - Photo Cleaner
macOS · New in 1.4.2
Duplicate Photo Cleaner for Mac — Powered by Vision AI
Find duplicate and similar photos, review large videos and compress videos locally on your Mac. Choose what to keep and confirm every cleanup.
Video CompressorDuplicate photo cleaner MacOn-device Vision AIReview before delete
10 modes
Photos, videos, screenshots, Live Photos
Local
No photo uploads required
macOS 14.6+
Built for Mac & MacBook
App Facts
- Platform
- macOS
- Minimum OS
- macOS 14.6 or later
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Processing
- On-device Vision AI media analysis
- Pricing
- Free Download (Optional In-App Purchases)
- Developer
- DijitalWorlds (Cemal Hekimoglu)
App Store privacy: Data Not Collected. Analysis runs locally on your Mac; synced cloud folder files remain subject to provider sync behavior.
Mac Duplicate Photo Guide
How to Find and Remove Duplicate Photos on Mac & MacBook
Looking for the best way to delete duplicate photos on Mac? If you only have exact matches in Apple Photos, start with the built-in Duplicates album. If you want to find duplicates in photos on Mac, clean loose folders, remove duplicate photos from iCloud, or group similar burst shots, Vision AI gives you the complete Mac photo cleaner workspace.
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Scan Mac folders & iCloud drives
Select any Mac folder, MacBook drive, or synced iCloud storage in Vision AI. On-device Vision AI groups exact duplicates, similar shots, blurry photos, and large videos locally.
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Review and delete duplicates safely
Compare side-by-side previews with synchronized zoom, keep the best full-resolution photo, and delete duplicate photos on Mac directly to Trash.
A Mac Photo Cleaner for Duplicates, Similar Shots & Large Videos
Find duplicate and similar photos, review large videos and compress videos locally on your Mac. Choose what to keep and confirm every cleanup.
Version 1.4.2 supports 10 languages: English, Turkish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic.
From scan to clean: the best way to delete duplicate photos on Mac.
The app separates scan progress, duplicate candidate groups, side-by-side previews, and delete actions so you stay in total control of your photo library.
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Choose a source
Select your Apple Photos library, a Mac folder, or a connected drive you want to inspect.
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Scan privately with Vision AI
On-device Vision AI groups exact copies, similar photos, and screenshots locally on your Mac.
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Review and remove
Keep the best version and delete duplicate photos on Mac by sending unwanted files to Trash safely.
Your photos stay 100% on your Mac
Vision AI analyzes photos and compresses videos on your Mac, without uploading them to external analysis servers. Cloud folders remain subject to your provider's sync settings.
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Local on-device scanning
Image comparison, neural embeddings, and duplicate grouping happen strictly on your Mac or MacBook.
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No automatic deletion
Nothing is deleted without your explicit review and confirmation. You always choose what to remove.
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No account or cloud sign-in
The core duplicate photo finder for Mac works immediately with no account, profile, or data collection.
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Trash-first safety
Removed local files go to Mac Trash; Photos library items go to Recently Deleted. Recovery is available only until those items are permanently removed.
Comparison Guide
Apple Photos vs Vision AI: Photo Cleaner
macOS Photos includes a basic Duplicates album for exact matches. Vision AI expands that into a full Mac photo workspace covering Finder folders, external SSDs, similar burst shots, and large video files.
| Cleanup Capability | Apple Photos (Built-in) | Vision AI: Photo Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Exact Duplicate Detection | Yes (the Photos app library only) | Yes (Photos library + Finder folders + external drives) |
| Similar & Burst Photo Grouping | Basic duplicate grouping; misses similar angles and lighting variants | Deep on-device visual similarity + keeper recommendation + sync zoom |
| Blurry & Low-Quality Detection | Not available | On-device Laplacian sharpness scoring isolates unusable shots |
| External SSD & Drive Scanning | Must import files into Photos library first | Directly scans connected external hard drives, SD cards, and USB drives |
| Cloud Folder Sync Scanning | iCloud Photos only | Scans local sync mirrors for iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive |
| Video Cleanup & Compressor | Basic video duplicates only (no compression) | Finds duplicate/large videos with built-in macOS video compressor |
| Safe Deletion Protocol | Recently Deleted (30-day recovery) | Mac Trash (until emptied) or Recently Deleted (up to 30 days), review-first |
Detection Technology
How Vision AI Detects Duplicate & Similar Photos
Basic photo finders only compare file sizes or names. Vision AI uses four on-device analysis stages powered by macOS and Apple Silicon.
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Exact-Match Hash Analysis
SHA-256 hashes are computed locally to identify exact file matches, including files with different names or locations.
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Visual Neural Embeddings
On-device neural vision vectors extract scene geometry, lighting, and expressions. Bursts and alternate takes are clustered accurately without cloud servers.
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Best Shot Recommendation
Within each group of similar shots, sharpness, exposure, and detail are scored to recommend the best keeper, making review fast and effortless.
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Blurry & Out-of-Focus Filter
Motion-blurred and out-of-focus photos are detected through local Laplacian variance scoring, isolating unusable photos taking up disk space.
Local Cloud Provider Architecture
How Cloud Folder Scanning Works on Mac
Vision AI scans local folders and volumes you select on your Mac, including local synced folders managed by macOS File Provider (such as iCloud Drive, Google Drive for Desktop, Dropbox, and OneDrive). It operates directly through standard macOS file access without requiring third-party OAuth logins or account credentials, inspecting only files that have been downloaded to your disk.
Local Finder / File Provider scanning: Files are read and compared on your local Mac disk.
No cloud credentials or OAuth required: The app operates without third-party account sign-ins.
Locally downloaded files only: Cloud files marked 'Online Only' remain untouched unless stored locally on disk.
Trash actions use standard macOS trash protocols and respect your sync provider's version history.
Supported Mac Sources
Select any source in your Mac workflow for instant inspection:
Apple Photos Library
Finder Pictures Folder
External SSD / HDD
iCloud Drive Mirrors
Google Drive for Desktop
Dropbox Local Sync
OneDrive Local Cache
SD Cards & USB Drives
Looking for Complete Mac System Cleanup?
Smart Cleaner AI: Full Mac Disk Space & Cache Manager
While Vision AI focuses on your photo and video libraries, Smart Cleaner AI scans your entire Mac storage for app caches, system logs, leftover files from uninstalled apps, developer build clutter, and files taking up disk space.
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Frequently asked questions about Mac duplicate photo cleaning
What makes Vision AI different from a basic duplicate photo finder?+
Vision AI: Photo Cleaner combines exact-match byte hashing with on-device visual similarity detection. Unlike simple tools that only check identical file names or file sizes, it finds similar burst shots, resized exports, screenshots, and blurry photos while keeping all analysis strictly private on your Mac.
How to remove duplicate photos on Mac and MacBook Pro?+
To remove duplicate photos on Mac, select your Photos library or Finder folder in Vision AI: Photo Cleaner and start the on-device scan. The app groups exact copies and similar shots side-by-side, marks the highest-quality keeper, and lets you delete duplicate photos to Trash in one click.
How do I remove duplicates from Photos library and iCloud?+
You can remove duplicates from Photos library directly inside Vision AI: Photo Cleaner. When you delete duplicates in the Photos app on Mac, macOS automatically moves them to Recently Deleted and synchronizes the changes across your iCloud Photos library.
Is Vision AI a free duplicate photo finder for Mac?+
Vision AI is free to download on the Mac App Store. Check the current App Store listing for availability and purchase details.
What is the best way to delete duplicate photos on Mac without losing originals?+
Use a review-first workflow with side-by-side comparison. Verify the photo you want to keep and confirm only the unwanted items. Local files go to Mac Trash and Photos library items go to Recently Deleted; keep a backup before permanently removing either.
Can it find duplicate photos in Finder folders and external drives?+
Yes. In addition to your Apple Photos library, you can scan any folder on your Mac, MacBook Pro, external hard drive, or synced cloud folder (iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive).
Does the app delete photos automatically?+
No. Vision AI: Photo Cleaner never deletes anything automatically. It groups cleanup candidates and waits for your confirmation so you remain in complete control.
Can I compress videos without replacing the originals?+
Yes. You can save compressed video files into a separate folder to keep originals untouched, or choose to replace originals only after the newly compressed video passes safety validation.
Ready to get rid of duplicate photos on your Mac?
Find duplicate and similar photos, review large videos and compress videos locally on your Mac. Choose what to keep and confirm every cleanup.