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Image Dedupe
- Authors
- Name
- Shuqi Wang
Image Dedupe is a Mac-native tool for browsing and cleaning up photos and videos on a connected iPhone. I built it because the usual cleanup process sits between two bad options: inspecting thousands of files by hand, or trusting an automatic cleaner to decide too much.
The app takes a straightforward approach. Connect and unlock the phone, scan it locally, then browse the result in a detailed list or a visual grid. Search, previews, and the metadata inspector help narrow things down; duplicate candidates remain a separate review queue. Nothing is uploaded, and nothing is deleted merely because the app found a match.
What It Does
- Scans media from an unlocked, trusted iPhone.
- Provides detailed list and visual grid views.
- Filters by name, media kind, file size, and duration.
- Shows previews, dimensions, timestamps, camera details, and location metadata in an inspector.
- Groups duplicate candidates without deleting anything automatically.
- Supports explicit download and confirmed delete workflows.
Screenshots
Safety First
Duplicate detection is only the beginning of the workflow. Candidates remain visible for review, and deletion requires both an explicit selection and confirmation. The app does not silently decide which memories should disappear.
Status
The software is still being prepared for public distribution. Its public repository currently contains product information and screenshots; the source code remains private.
Project home: https://github.com/howtoexitvim/ImageDedupe