Is there a way to detect duplicate photos in my iphoto

I have about 15, 000 photos in my iphoto library and i am sure I have duplicate photos.  Is there anyway to find out how to detect the duplicate and then get rid of them out of my library?

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  • Is there a way to remove duplicate photos from my iphoto library?

    Can anyone tell me how to remove duplicate photos from my iphoto library?

    Go to the source and post here:
    https://discussions.apple.com/community/ilife/iphoto
    where the iPhoto experts are.

  • Is there a way to erase duplicate photos in iPhoto?

    Is there a way to delete duplicate photos in I photo in bulk?

    As long as you're seeing the duplicates via the iPhoto window and not the Finder these applications will identify and help remove duplicate photos from an iPhoto Library:
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    PhotoSweeper - $9.95 - This app can search by comparing the image's bitmaps or histograms thus finding duplicates with different file names and dates.
    DeCloner - $19.95 - can find duplicates in iPhoto Libraries or in folders on the HD.
    DupliFinder - $7 - shows which events the photos are in.
    iPhoto AppleScript to Remove Duplicates - Free
    PhotoDedupo - $4.99 (App Store) -  this app has a "similar" search feature which is like PhotoSweeper's bitmap comparison.  It found all duplicates
    Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto - free - was able to recognize the duplicated HDR and normal files from an iPhone shooting in HDR
    Some users have reported that PhotoSweeper did the best in finding all of the dups in their library: iphoto has duplicated many photos, how...: Apple Support Communities.
    If you have an iPhone and have it set to keep the normal photo when shooting HDR photos the two image files that are created will be duplicates in a manner of speaking (same image) but there are only twp apps that detected the iPhone HDR and normal photos as being duplicates:  PhotoSweeper and Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto.  None of the other apps detected those two files as being duplicates as they look for file name as well as other attributes and the two files from the iPhone have different file names.
    iPLM, however, is the best all around iPhoto utility as it can do so much more than just find duplicates.  IMO it's a must have tool if using iPhoto.

  • HT2477 How do I select multiple images without clicking on each one? Is there a way to select duplicate photos to delete them?

    How do I select multiple images without clicking on each one? Is there a way to select duplicate photos to delete them?

    Consider adding the delete symbol to the Finder window tool bar.  This way you can highlight all the photos you want to delete at the same time then hit the "delete" symbol.
    Open a Finder window/View/Customize Toolbar - follow the directions in the customized pop down window.

  • Is there a way to delete duplicate photos in iPhoto? I have approx 10,000 duplicates?

    Is there a way to delete duplicate photos in iPhoto without having to delete them individually?

    The real question is how this happened - iPhoto is very good about avoiding duplicates and since you have a very large number it must be the result of a user error
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    Hello, is there a way for making a photo transparent with iPhoto are another software?

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    But if you can explain what you're hoping to do we might be able to point you in a more useful direction.
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    Pixelmator ($50 approx)
    Photoshop Elements ($75 approx)
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  • Is there a way to detect duplicates?

    I have several Albums that are very large. Is there an easy way to detect duplicates within the same Album in iPhoto?
    Thanks

    Here's my updated review of duplicate finder apps:
    These applications will identify and help remove duplicate photos from an iPhoto Library:
    iPhoto Library Manager - $29.95
    Duplicate Annihilator - $7.95 - only app able to detect duplicate thumbnail files or faces files when an iPhoto 8 or earlier library has been imported into another.
    PhotoSweeper - $9.95 - This app can search by comparing the image's bitmaps or histograms thus finding duplicates with different file names and dates.
    DeCloner - $19.95 - can find duplicates in iPhoto Libraries or in folders on the HD.
    DupliFinder - $7 - shows which events the photos are in.
    iPhoto AppleScript to Remove Duplicates - Free
    PhotoDedupo - $4.99 (App Store) -  this app has a "similar" search feature which is like PhotoSweeper's bitmap comparison.  It found all duplicates
    Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto - free - was able to recognize the duplicated HDR and normal files from an iPhone shooting in HDR
    Some users have reported that PhotoSweeper did the best in finding all of the dups in their library: iphoto has duplicated many photos, how...: Apple Support Communities.
    If you have an iPhone and have it set to keep the normal photo when shooting HDR photos the two image files that are created will be duplicates in a manner of speaking (same image) but there are only twp apps that detected the iPhone HDR and normal photos as being duplicates:  PhotoSweeper and Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto.  None of the other apps detected those two files as being duplicates as they look for file name as well as other attributes and the two files from the iPhone have different file names.
    iPLM, however, is the best all around iPhoto utility as it can do so much more than just find duplicates.  IMO it's a must have tool if using iPhoto.

  • Is there a way to delete duplicate photos on iPhoto?

    Is there any way to delete duplicate pictures on iPhoto 09, 8.1.2 ?  Thanks

    Yes.  You can use one of these apps:
    iPhoto Library Manager, 
    Duplicate Cleaner for iPhoto - free
    Duplicate Annihilator
    iPhoto Applescript to Remove Duplicates - free
    Personally I use iPhoto Library Manager as it offers other features that are very useful.
    OT

  • Is there a way to delete duplicate photos in iPhoto?

    Im having trouble figuring out a way to delete hundreds of duplicate photos on iPhoto. Any suggestions?

    For dealing with duplicates in iPhoto check out Duplicate Annihilator or Decloner

  • Is there a way to find duplicate photos in iPhoto?

    I'm sure I have plenty but not sure if this application or some other can accomplish this.
    Ideas?

    For dealing with duplicates in iPhoto check out Duplicate Annihilator

  • Is there any way to restore a photo book in Iphoto 09?

    We accidentally deleted a photo book that my wife spent hours on an we need to get it restored. I unfortunately have not set up Time Capsule. I would imagine that the book is stored somewhere on my Imac. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Is there a way to detect all the photos already transferred to double (or triple) in iPhoto, so do not occupy space unnecessarily? Thank you from France.

    Is there a way to detect all the photos already transferred to double (or triple) in iPhoto, so do not occupy space unnecessarily? thanks from France

    Look in you main photo library. Are there doubles or triple photos there? If so delete the extras.
    All photos are stored in the photo library. When you move a photo into an album the photo is not duplicated. The album contains a pointer back to the original photos. These pointers or aliases take up very little space.

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    Only an exclamation point shows up when I click a thumbnail in my iphoto folder. Is there any way to recover these photos by using the thumbnails? Please help. Thanks!

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    Click to view full size
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    Fix #2
    Using iPhoto Library Manager  to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
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    Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the File ➙ Rebuild Library menu option
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    OT

  • Is there a way to detect two keys at the same time?

    Is there a way to detect the keys if the user is holding two keys down at the same time?

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    you can try out a full executable example at my site here - just open up the jar and start holding keys down :)

  • I just upgraded my iPad from 4.3.3 to the newest - I think 6.1.3.  I cannot find my photos and videos.  I tried a restore, but after 3 hours, it's timing out.  Pardon my ignorance on asking this question; but is there a way to find my photos?

    I just upgraded my iPad from 4.3.3 to the newest - I think 6.1.3.  I cannot find my photos and videos.  I tried a restore, but after 3 hours, it's timing out.  Pardon my ignorance on asking this question; but is there a way to find my photos?  I do nto care about anythign else.
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    restart Vista Laptop
    upgrade to newest iOS
    I knew somethign was wrong when it took about 6 hours to upgrade the iPad
    at the end it errored with this message error (-50), but the upgrade worked
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    I tried it again 2 hours ago and same message.
    They are very valuable to me and so now I am panicking
    Your help is much appreciated

    Hi Eric Ferguson,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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    iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3694
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