Comparison
Dup vs PhotoSweeper: a duplicate finder for photos and videos
PhotoSweeper is a paid Mac app that finds duplicate and similar photos, and it does not scan video. Dup finds duplicate photos and videos in one scan, including the same clip saved at a different resolution, codec or container.
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The facts
- PhotoSweeper works on photos only. It can compare them side by side and mark copies by rules you set.
- Dup matches video by what it shows, across 4K, 1080p and 720p, H.264, H.265 and ProRes, and MOV, MP4 and MKV.
- Dup also groups similar photos and HEIC and JPG copies of one picture, on your Mac, with nothing uploaded.
One clip in three files, a 4K MOV, a 1080p MP4 and a copy, found by Dup as one group even though their names, sizes and formats differ.
One clip in three files, found as one group
Side by side
| What you need | Dup | PhotoSweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Find one video saved at different resolutions, codecs and containers | Yes. Matches 4K, 1080p and 720p copies across H.264, H.265 and ProRes, in MOV, MP4 or MKV | Photos only; video is not scanned |
| Scan the Photos library, iCloud Photos included | Yes, in the same scan as folders and external drives | Yes, it can scan the Photos library |
| Compare copies before deleting | Side by side, with a wipe between two copies | Yes, side by side |
| Choose the copy to keep automatically | Auto-keep picks the best copy by resolution, size and date (Pro) | Marks copies by rules you set |
| Price | Free for up to 250 MB of deletions; Pro is $29.99 a year or $39.99 once | Paid |
Frequently asked questions
Does PhotoSweeper find duplicate videos?
No. PhotoSweeper works on photos only, so video files are left out of its scans. Dup matches videos across resolutions, codecs and containers.
Can Dup find similar photos as well?
Yes. Dup compares what photos look like, so near-identical shots and HEIC and JPG copies of one picture are grouped together.
How much does Dup cost?
Dup is free to download and removes up to 250 MB of duplicates at no cost. Pro removes that limit for $29.99 a year, or $39.99 once for a lifetime license.
Try it on your own library
Free to try, with 250 MB of cleanup included. Nothing leaves your Mac, on any plan.
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macOS 13+