{"id":11296,"date":"2023-09-04T18:36:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T12:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/?p=11296"},"modified":"2023-09-04T18:36:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T12:36:41","slug":"how-to-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Duplicate Files on Mac &#8211; The Best Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Searching for reliable ways to delete duplicate files on Mac. Don\u2019t worry we have got your cover. In the write-up, we will discuss mindful ways how to delete duplicate files on Mac.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Duplicates are generally identical files of different formats such as documents, music, images, videos, etc. For ages, it has been a thing of concern to the user. It is because they are so similar that it is quite impossible to differentiate manually. Due to this, we rely on the built-in tools or the paid tools to make the process easier. Besides this, these duplicates can also hamper the storage and performance of Mac. As a result, Identifying them is the need of the hour. In this piece of content, we will three ways to delete duplicate files on Mac.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac\/#Where_Does_the_Duplicate_File_Come_From\" >Where Does the Duplicate File Come From?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac\/#How_to_Delete_Duplicate_Files_on_Mac_using_Terminal\" >How to Delete Duplicate Files on Mac using Terminal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac\/#Mac_How_to_Delete_Duplicate_Files_Using_Smart_Folders\" >Mac How to Delete Duplicate Files&nbsp; Using Smart Folders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac\/#How_to_Delete_Duplicate_Files_on_Mac_Using_a_Professional_Tool\" >How to Delete Duplicate Files on Mac Using a Professional Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac\/#The_End_Note\" >The End Note<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Does_the_Duplicate_File_Come_From\"><\/span>Where Does the Duplicate File Come From?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, the availability of duplicates is common among the operating systems. Given below are some of the reasons for their emergence. Moreover, this section will take you a step forward on how to delete duplicate files on Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accidentally, you clicked on a link several times. For the same reason, multiple files will be downloaded on your Mac.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy and paste several times can also create duplicates.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unknowingly, email attachments are downloaded several times in different locations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowingly, you place multiple backups of the same file in separate folders.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iTunes contains different versions of the same song that are placed at other locations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you are careful while dealing with operations. Still, duplicates will be there somehow or other. And that&#8217;s natural indeed but concerning. Hence, to prevent duplicate collection, do clean your Mac from time to time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Read More<\/strong><em>:<\/em> How to <a href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/open-vcf-files-in-excel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open VCF File in Excel<\/a>?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Duplicate_Files_on_Mac_using_Terminal\"><\/span>How to Delete Duplicate Files on Mac using Terminal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding and removing duplicate files on Mac can be an arduous task. But with the power of the inbuilt tool i.e. Terminal, you can make the process simple and easy. Also, by using the command-line prowess, you can locate identical files spread across your system. Thus, through this section, you will know to utilize the Terminal commands to unearth duplicates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s find out the way to find duplicates on a Mac using Terminal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Navigate to the <strong>Finder<\/strong>. Then, follow the pattern <strong>Go <\/strong>\u2192 <strong>Utilities <\/strong>\u2192 <strong>Terminal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Enter the path of the folder, where you want to check. For Example,: cd Desktop &gt; Enter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Then type the following command: find .\/ -type f -exec md5 {} \\; | awk -F &#8216;=&#8217; &#8216;{print $2 &#8220;\\t&#8221; $1}&#8217; | sort | tee duplicates.txt &gt;. Next, press the <strong>Enter <\/strong>button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-28.png\" alt=\"Enter the Code\" class=\"wp-image-11315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-28.png 720w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-28-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By this command, you will get a list of entire similar files. Further, it creates a \u201c<strong>duplicates.txt<\/strong>\u201d document in the same scanning folder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-25.png\" alt=\"duplicates.txt file is created\" class=\"wp-image-11311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-25.png 720w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-25-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you can\u2019t find the document with the &#8220;<strong>duplicates.txt<\/strong>&#8221; name. Then, use the Spotlight. After this step, you can search for similar files and delete them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systoolsgroup.com\/how-to\/fix-recovery-pending-state-sql-server-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Repair SQL Database Recovery Pending<\/a> Problem with Simple Solution<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mac_How_to_Delete_Duplicate_Files_Using_Smart_Folders\"><\/span>Mac How to Delete Duplicate Files&nbsp; Using Smart Folders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart folders is another alternative to find and remove duplicate files on Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Click on <strong>File <\/strong>in Mac&#8217;s top panel. Then, go to <strong>New Smart Folder<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-23.png\" alt=\"Go to File, then New Smart Folder\" class=\"wp-image-11309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-23.png 720w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-23-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Next, click on the &#8220;<strong>+<\/strong>&#8221; sign on the right top. After that select the type of files you want to display.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Click on the + sign\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/7HLAtymOgM2WUkgIpn0wsi6KYcID09SxWjjReLCx5kw1eUxXV2LiYevU8Lu1mWuhIcHBiDJLV4RrFDVu0TqHe7GcNUqbMds-wxj-5qEU6ce7vVew-sRVahhRQhJH1vvE8lwE3hPM4gZASdTingbtLUQ\" width=\"624\" height=\"375\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Now, utilize the &#8220;<strong>+<\/strong>&#8221; button to add new filters to the chosen files such as date, name, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-25.png\" alt=\"use the + button to add new filters\" class=\"wp-image-11312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-25.png 720w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-25-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: In this step, you have to carefully choose the duplicate file considering its name, size, or other parameters. Then, after you are fine with your selection delete them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is there any short, simple, and easy method to find and delete duplicate files on Mac? Definitely, there is. Follow to know more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcomings in the above methods:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Though Terminal is proficient, there could be a possibility to overlook some of them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, the process can be difficult if you have a huge collection of files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, the processes can be time-consuming and less reliable. As you have to delete the duplicates manually in the Terminal method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here, you can experience that you have less control over the scanning algorithm.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering the above problem, the most practical approach to wipe out the duplicates is using a smart tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Duplicate_Files_on_Mac_Using_a_Professional_Tool\"><\/span>How to Delete Duplicate Files on Mac Using a Professional Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In our daily life, Mac plays a unique role in serving as a repository for various arrays of files. However, over time, duplicates accumulate unnoticeably. Due to this, the efficiency and performance of the system is compromised. Fortunately, there is a possible way to tackle this problem i.e. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systoolsgroup.com\/duplicates-finder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Duplicate Finder<\/strong><\/a> tool. This tool holds the capability to locate and remove duplicate files on your Mac. Further, it utilizes high-end tech to find slightly different files. Hence, by utilizing this tech, you can reclaim valuable storage space and stimulate Mac performance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the given below steps to delete the duplicate files on Mac:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Run the Software. Next, click on the <strong>Add Folder <\/strong>option to choose the scanning directory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1514\" height=\"963\" src=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-26.png\" alt=\"click on Add Folder\" class=\"wp-image-11313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-26.png 1514w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-26-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-26-1024x651.png 1024w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-26-768x488.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1514px) 100vw, 1514px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: After you direct to the <strong>Scan Configuration<\/strong> window, choose the relevant scanning options. When you are satisfied with the selection, then click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1514\" height=\"963\" src=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"Choose the Scanning Options\" class=\"wp-image-11314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-27.png 1514w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-27-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-27-1024x651.png 1024w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-27-768x488.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1514px) 100vw, 1514px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: After scanning, you will be directed to the final window. Here, you will be given several options such as, <strong>Delete<\/strong>, <strong>Move<\/strong>, and many more. Moreover, with the <strong>Delete <\/strong>option, you can remove the selected duplicate files. On the other hand, with the <strong>Move <\/strong>option, you can relocate the same files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1514\" height=\"963\" src=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-24.png\" alt=\"Delete or Move the duplicate files\" class=\"wp-image-11310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-24.png 1514w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-24-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-24-1024x651.png 1024w, https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-24-768x488.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1514px) 100vw, 1514px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_End_Note\"><\/span>The End Note<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After having a comprehensive overview of the write-up, you must be familiar with the answer to the question \u201cHow to delete duplicate files on Mac?\u201d As a result, now you know the methods to delete duplicate files on Mac either manually or professionally. Though the built-in techniques are easy it is not reliable. On the other side, if you are relying on a professional tool, it provides wide coverage with various customization options. Thus, among the three methods, Duplicate File Finder &amp; Remover is the most desired one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Searching for reliable ways to delete duplicate files on Mac. Don\u2019t worry we have got your cover. 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