Duplicate Photos PC - Find & Delete Duplicate Photos

How it works

Four steps to a cleaner photo library.

Add folders, choose your scan mode, review the results, and delete what you don't need.

Add folders to scanOpen the app and select one or more folders—internal drives, external USB, mounted network shares, or a mix.
Pick your scan modeChoose Exact only for byte-identical files, or Similar + exact to catch burst frames and edited copies.
Review grouped resultsAs the scan finishes, duplicates appear in groups with thumbnails and metadata side by side.
Move to Recycle BinKeep whichever copy you prefer or let the app's auto-pick stand, then send the rest to the bin with one click.

Windows 10 & 11

What you are downloading.

Version3.0

PlatformWindows 10 and 11, 64-bit

InstallPortable, no installer

LicenseMIT, source on GitHub

PriceFree, no account

LanguageEnglish

Real results

Inside the app Duplicate Photos PC window

See how many duplicates hide in your folders.

The app scans fast by caching results between runs, so checking the same folders again takes seconds rather than minutes. Every duplicate group is shown side by side with full metadata, making it obvious which copy is the sharpest or highest-resolution.

Exact byte matchesIdentical files are grouped by cryptographic hash, so nothing slips past.

Near-duplicates caughtPerceptual hash finds burst frames, cropped shots, messenger resaves, and slightly edited versions.

Metadata visibleEach photo shows resolution, file size, and date so you keep the best copy.

Why local works

Why choose a local tool instead of cloud scanning.

Local scanning means your photos never leave your PC, no account to manage, and instant results on folders of any size.

Fully offline

Every scan happens on your local disk. No upload, no cloud processing, no telemetry sent anywhere. Your photos stay yours.

Multiple folders at once

Add Pictures, Downloads, an external drive, or a network share in one scan. Mix and match sources however you like.

Safe, reversible deletion

Everything goes to the Windows Recycle Bin, not a shred. Undo with one click or let it sit until you manually empty the bin.

Auto-picks the best

The app pre-selects the sharpest or highest-resolution copy in each group, so a one-click sweep never sacrifices quality.

Questions

Questions about duplicate detection.

Will deleted photos really go to the Recycle Bin?

Yes. Every photo moved by the app lands in the Windows Recycle Bin, where it stays until you empty the bin manually. You can undo a delete by restoring from the bin at any time.

Can it find photos that are slightly different?

Yes, if you use Similar + exact mode. The app catches burst frames, cropped versions, photos resized by messenger apps, and lightly edited copies. Exact mode finds only byte-identical files.

Do I need to create an account?

No. The app opens straight to the scan window. There is no login, no email required, and no registration of any kind.

Does it work on Windows 11?

Yes. Duplicate Photos PC runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11, both 64-bit.

Can it scan cloud folders like Google Photos?

No. The app reads folders on your local PC—internal drives, external USB drives, and network shares mounted as a drive letter. Cloud-only libraries that are not mirrored to disk are out of scope.

Is the app free or is there a paid version?

Free forever. No trial period, no Pro tier, no watermark, no locked features. MIT licensed and no ads.

Can I scan multiple folders at the same time?

Yes. Add Pictures, Downloads, an external drive, a USB stick, or any combination of folders in one scan.

Find duplicate photos and free up space.