Duplicate photos waste storage space and make it harder to find the pictures you want. Here's how to clean them up:
On iPhone (iOS 16 and later)
Apple added a built-in duplicate detection feature:
- Open the Photos app
- Tap Albums at the bottom
- Scroll down to Utilities
- Tap Duplicates
- Review the duplicates and tap Merge to combine them
On Android
Google Photos has a similar feature:
- Open Google Photos
- Tap Library at the bottom
- Tap Utilities
- Look for "Review and delete" suggestions
- Delete the duplicates you don't need
Tips for Prevention
- Avoid saving the same photo multiple times
- Be careful when using "Save Image" on social media
- Review your photos regularly
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