Finding duplicate images with different names in folders on Mac

Hello.

I have a lot of duplicate images with different names in various folders in my airbook OS Sequoia.

There is a way to find the duplicates without using the Photos App?

Thank you



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Original Title: duplicate images in folders

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Oct 24, 2025 4:46 AM

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Oct 24, 2025 7:37 AM in response to user4568

Do I understand that you're asking about picture files in Finder rather than pictures in Photos? Even though you've come to the Community for the Photos app?


There are a number of apps in the App Store-- search for Duplicate Finder. I've used PhotoSweeper ($15) successfully.


But, except for PhotoSweeper, Never Ever Use Duplicate File Finders or Cleaners with Photos Library! Those apps can really mess up a Photos Library-- the Library doesn't work like Finder!


Another duplicate finder that we know for sure is OK for Photos is the trusted 3rd party app PowerPhotos ($40) which isn't for Finder.

Finding duplicate images with different names in folders on Mac

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