Confidently remove duplicates in Aperture, Lightroom, iPhoto

PhotoSweeper helped me remove duplicates in my Aperture library(s) that were spread out across multiple computers, multiple external drives, duplicate projects, and many versions (I use Aperture but it can equally be used for Lightroom and iPhoto).

My photography projects have grown (> 8,000). So when managing these many projects, I tend to have duplicate library(s) on different volumes and duplicate version names. I always have the best intention to orgainize and sort the duplicates; (“Later" I say… later). Aperture has no robust tools to manage or remove duplicates.

Now I have added PhotoSweeper in my workflow to confidently remove duplicates in my many projects. Just as I have added some great plug-ins to Aperture with professional results, I use PhotoSweeper to ensure my Aperture library(s) are professionally managed. I can manage pairs of files, folders, or entire library(s). I can filter my search for duplicates by volume, folder, metadata, flagged, star-rating, etc. (at least 17 criteria at this date). Each step of managing duplicates in Photosweeper can be managed by reviewing pairs or files, automatically flagging files, moving files to a different folder or deleting files. You can also use "Rules” to filter and mark files for review by at least 17 different criteria (source, rating, flagged, rejected, hidden, color label, image size, DPI, file type, file size, folder path, folder name, file path, file name, capture date, metadata, creation date). You are in complete control!

I can strongly recommend this program. It’s has a simple to use interface with a drag and drop media browser; robust search criteria, a pleasant “look” that feels like its a part of Aperture (I use), and logical step-by-step method that gives me confidence of a professionally managed library portfolio. The 5-star rating I give it is well deserved.

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