Duplicate Image Finder

Drop a folder of photos and find every duplicate - identical files and look-alike copies that were resized, re-saved or lightly edited. The best copy is picked for you, and you can download only the unique images. Want to see two of them in detail? Use Image Compare.

No upload Exact + look-alike copies ZIP of unique images Just looking?

How to find duplicate images

  1. Add your photos. Drop images or a whole folder into the box, or press Choose a folder. Up to 2000 images are read in your browser.
  2. Wait for the scan. Each image gets a fingerprint for exact copies and a visual hash for look-alikes.
  3. Review the groups. Duplicates are grouped side by side. The best copy is marked Keep - click another image to keep it instead.
  4. Export. Download the list as CSV, or a ZIP with only the unique images, folders included.

The finder never deletes anything - your originals stay where they are. Use the CSV list to clean up, or keep the ZIP of unique images.

Identical vs similar images

KindHow it is foundExample
IdenticalSame bytes (SHA-256)The same photo downloaded twice
Near-identical (Strict)Visual hash, 0-4 bits apartRe-saved as JPG, resized
Similar (Normal)Up to 10 bits apartRecompressed, small colour change
Loosely similar (Loose)Up to 16 bits apartCrops, filters, burst shots

The visual hash shrinks each image to 9 x 8 pixels and records where it gets brighter or darker. Copies keep the same pattern even after resizing or compression.

Which copy is kept

In every group the image with the most pixels is marked Keep; on a tie, the larger file wins.

Click any image in the group to keep it instead.

The ZIP holds every image that is not a duplicate plus one kept copy per group, in their original folders.

Tips for big photo libraries

  • Work in batches - one year or one phone backup at a time keeps the browser fast.
  • HEIC photos from iPhones need converting first with HEIC to JPG.
  • Burst shots look alike on purpose - use Strict to keep them apart.
  • Check a pair closely with Image Compare before deleting anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

Drop a folder or a batch of images into the box. Identical files and look-alike copies are grouped side by side within seconds.

Yes. The visual hash ignores size and compression, so a resized or re-saved JPG is grouped with its original. Use Loose to also catch crops and filters.

No. A website cannot delete files on your computer. You get a CSV list of duplicates and an optional ZIP of only the unique images.

Up to 2000 at a time, depending on your device memory. Large libraries work best in batches.

JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF, BMP, SVG and ICO. Convert HEIC and TIFF first with HEIC to JPG or TIFF to JPG.

No. Every image is read and compared in your browser and never leaves your device.

Guides & Tutorials

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Comparison PNG vs JPG: Which Image Format Should You Actually Use? Read the guide Optimization How to Reduce Image File Size Without Losing Quality Read the guide Guide Complete ICO File Guide: Understanding, Opening & Converting Icon Files Read the guide