PhotoSweep - Duplicate Photo Finder
Find and clean near-duplicate photos automatically.
# Files AssistantWhat is PhotoSweep - Duplicate Photo Finder ?
PhotoSweep detects real duplicate photos by visual similarity not just matching file names. Perfect for: • Cleaning up old photo archives • Removing burst shot clutter • Organizing edited vs. originals • Saving disk space (especially on SSDs!) Features: ✅ Smart perceptual hashing (aHash/dHash/pHash) ✅ Automatic duplicate grouping ✅ Multi-folder scanning ✅ Quarantine cleanup (safe restore) ✅ Works offline full privacy Pay what you want — support appreciated! ❤️
Problem
Users manually sort through photos to identify duplicates or use software that only detects exact file matches, which misses near-duplicates with visual similarities. This leads to time-consuming manual efforts and inefficient storage use.
Solution
A desktop tool using smart perceptual hashing (aHash/dHash/pHash) to detect duplicates by visual content. Users can scan multiple folders, group duplicates automatically, and safely delete or quarantine them to save disk space and organize photo libraries.
Customers
Photographers, digital archivists, content creators, and individuals with large personal photo libraries seeking to declutter and optimize storage.
Unique Features
Perceptual hashing for visual similarity checks (not file-based), offline functionality for privacy, pay-what-you-want pricing, and quarantine with restore capabilities.
User Comments
Saves hours in organizing photo libraries
Effectively identifies burst shot duplicates
Simple interface with reliable results
Appreciate the offline privacy feature
Fair pricing model compared to alternatives
Traction
Ranked #1 Product of the Day on Product Hunt, listed under Photography/Storage categories, launched as pay-what-you-want with active user support.
Market Size
The global digital photo management market is projected to reach $4.3 billion by 2025, driven by over 1.5 trillion photos taken annually, with users struggling to manage growing storage needs.
