User Interface
As you launch the MacSonik Duplicate File Finder and Remover for Mac, you will find the Interface displayed below:
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Software Working Process
Follow these steps to find and remove duplicates efficiently from your system.
From the window that appears, choose the type of data you want to scan:
- Photos (Duplicate or Similar Photos): Identifies identical or visually similar images.
- Files (Duplicate Files or Documents): Locates repeated files in various formats.
Pick the scanning method that fits your requirements:
- All Files: Runs a full scan on all items inside the chosen folders.
- Custom File Scan: Targets specific types such as Images, Documents, Music, Videos, or Archives.
- Extension Scan: Detects duplicates by matching file extensions.
Add data to scan using any of these methods:
- Drag & Drop: Drop your files/folders directly into the tool.
- Click Here: Browse your system manually to add items.
Your chosen folder will now appear in the list. You may include additional folders if required.
Click Scan Options to customize your scan using the following filters:
- File Protection: Exclude system, hidden, desktop, or application files.
- File Date: Scan based on creation or modification dates.
- Size Filters: Include or exclude files based on file size (MB/KB/GB).
Click OK to save your preferences.
Select Scan Whole Computer if you want to run a full system-wide scan to detect duplicates across your entire PC.
Activate Extension-Based Scan to search duplicates by extension types (e.g., .pdf, .csv, .docx).
Options include:
- Select/Deselect all extensions
- Manually pick the required ones
- Remove unnecessary entries
Click OK once done.
After adjusting all filters and preferences, hit Start Scan to initiate the scanning process.
The tool will now begin scanning for duplicate files. Wait for the process to complete. You can pause it anytime by clicking Stop.
Once the scan completes, view a summary of the detected duplicates. You can choose:
- Auto Remove: Automatically delete duplicates (Delete Permanently, Move to Bin, or Move to Folder).
- View Detailed Results: See a detailed list of duplicate files for manual review.
Click View Detailed Results to view duplicates categorized for better understanding and selection.
Click Select Duplicate to decide which files to keep or delete:
- Retain Oldest Files (Select Older Files): Keeps the earliest version.
- Retain Newest Files (Select Newer Files): Keeps the latest version.
- Clear All Selections: Deselects all for manual selection.
Click Apply to confirm your choice.
Click Select Action to choose what to do with the selected duplicates:
- Permanently Delete: Erase duplicates.
- Move to Bin: Send duplicates to the system Recycle Bin.
- Move to Folder: Move duplicates to a specific folder for later review.
Under the Apply to section, choose whether to apply your selected action to the Current Page or All Pages.
