#Duplicate file finder os x full
#Duplicate file finder os x pro
#Duplicate file finder os x free
#Duplicate file finder os x mac

We tested a huge amount of data for its duplicate files detection function and beat the competition. file size to set as Threshold, we don’t know, all we see is the outcome which surprised us really.Īgain Nektony surprised us with a great and cheap application Nektony Duplicate File Finder Pro. The found files amount of Gemini 2, might be due to way of calculation folders/files. Overall, the Duplicate File Finder application won in every aspect: Keep in mind that we are not able to check the accuracy of each application as we ran a 1.500.000 files test, which we can’t check for each file found. The outcome is overwhelming in favor of Duplicate File Finder in each seperate measurement. In our test we scanned 1.500.000 files in a straight run and noted the performance of both applications. Is the outcome of found files priority or scan-time, amount of files ? Take your pick as each seperate item is somehow important. The performance is source for discusion as it comes down to priorities for results. We started with the knowledge of Gemini 2 qualities, and were wondering if Duplicate File Finder could match its performance.

#Duplicate file finder os x full

Even when deleted all is not lost as there are applications to retrieve your just deleted files, but better be safe than sorry.Ī view selection of separate Button actions will give you a nice idea of its full potential. People running RAID systems should definitely check and check. Like any removal application, one should always check and check again if the proposed file(s)/folders are the ones you want to get rid off.

#Duplicate file finder os x pro

The Pro version provides some extra buttons (Merge etc), to perform related functionality. When all scanning is finished we get a full overview of all duplicate files/folders found nicely sorted in filetype and detailed information of numbers and size. Quite informative and the progress-bar at the bottom tells you the remaining files or folders to be scanned and compared. During scanning the animated columns show you the data-amount scanned and in progress. Depending on the amount of folders to be scanned-searched, the scan can take just a few minutes to in my case approx. Nektony Duplicate File Finder Pro reviewĪs soon as it starts scanning, we get a column overview of the disk content, nicely divided in separate folders and file types. The ‘Auto Select’ provides numeral options for file selections. The ‘Skip List’ Tab allows you to adjust the folder/files to be scanned. This will impact scanning time (faster/slower) depending of file amount to scan. Its main feature (to me) is the addition or removal of directories to be skipped or added. Duplicate File Finder does come with some special Preferences for any user to adjust and set. Too simple for my taste, as I fancy sleek and well layed out interfaces. The opening-interface of Duplicate File Finder is minimalistic and simple.

#Duplicate file finder os x free

A free version is also available, but I feel the Pro version with its bonus features will not withhold too much, for its pricing. This application is easy to use and it provides a “how to use” guide for new users. Besides that, Duplicate File Finder Pro detects similar photos in order to ease the selection of the favourite pictures you want to keep on your computer. Duplicate File Finder also helps you to detect similar folders, which have both equal and unique files and merge them to free up storage space on your disk. You can separately view and delete duplicate photos, videos, music, documents, or all types of duplicates from your Mac. It searches equal files by type, name, count, and size.

#Duplicate file finder os x mac

This application helps to remove duplicates in just a few minutes or hours depending on the amount of data to be searched.ĭuplicate File Finder Pro scans your Mac hard drive or external drives to find identical files and folders.

Nektony created a nice application Duplicate File Finder Pro ( or Free ). At times we need to sweep the disks in order to keep things fairly clean, and use the recovered disk-space for new data. In the end have numerous folders with identical or nearly same files.

I personally copy folders to an external NAS where loads of partitions get stuffed with ‘Folders in Progress’, I call them. So in order to avoid iCloud problems I opt for Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID, and select the desired options. All because macOS syncs our desktops with iCloud. People like me, get warnings from iCloud, that their storage is full and needs upgrading. I guess there’s more people like me, spending hours and hours perfecting our favourite photo’s or edited music compilations. Every music and photography enthusiast (and others) will face a lot of duplicate or similar files cluttering their drives, as experimenting and tryouts with images or music is one of my passions.