duplicate file remover

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Duplicate File Remover Tool

Scan, find, and delete duplicate files quickly using this advanced duplicate file remover without data loss.

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  • Ability to Scan Full Drive, USB Drive, Disk Partition, or Any Specific Files or Folders
  • The Tool can Automatically Detect Duplicate Files in Folders and their Subfolders
  • Advanced Comparison Method like MD5 Hash, SHA256, and Bit-by-Bit Comparison
  • Easily Replace Identical Files With Hard Links to Reduce Storage Space
  • Easily Supports 70+ File Formats like Photos, Videos, Music Files, etc
  • Find Duplicate Files Using File Name, Content, or Extension
  • Narrow Search Results by Selecting Specific Created Date or Last Modified Date
  • The Tool Offers Folder Save Feature that Lets You Skip Re-Scanning Large Folders
  • Works Seamlessly with NAS Drives (Accessible After Mapping The Network Drives)
  • Runs Easily on Windows PCs and Mac Versions

Industry Recognition for FreeViewer

A trusted solution praised for its stable performance, reliability, and consistent results.

softonic reviews

“According to Softonic, the tool is an excellent choice for users who are looking for a hassle-free solution for file management. This easy-to-use tool also offers smart file filtering features and a user-friendly interface.”

Softpedia reviews

“Known for its powerful scanning engine, Softpedia recognised this FreeViewer Duplicate File Remover as one of the top duplicate finder solutions that can support over 70+ file formats.”

CNET reviews

“CNET has awarded a 5-star rating for its outstanding performance in terms of delivering fast, exceptional accuracy, and providing error-free results.”

software informer review

“Software Informer recommends FreeViewer Duplicate File Remover for its advanced scanning technology and secure cleanup process with effortless folder management.”

How to Find and Delete Duplicate Files in 4 Steps

Smart Duplicate File Cleaner to Organize Your Storage

1

Install and Launch the Tool

Download and Install the FreeViewer Duplicate File Remover Software on your Windows or macOS.

2

Select the Storage Location

Now, pick the location containing duplicate files for scanning.

3

Set Scan Preferences

Customize your scan settings and then click on the Start Scan button to search for duplicate files.

4

Delete Unwanted Duplicate Files

After checking the complete results, click on the Delete button to permanently remove duplicate files.

Advanced Duplicate File Cleanup Capabilities

Detect Duplicate Files Across Documents, Photos, Music, Videos, and Email Files

document

Document

DOC/DOCX, XLS/XLSX, XLSB/XLSM, XLTM/XLTX, PPT/PPTX, PDF, CWK, HTML/HTM, INDD, EPS, ODT etc.

images

Images

JPG/JPEG, TIFF/TIF, ICO, PS, PNG, BMP, GIF, PSD, CRW, CR2, NEF, ORF, RAF, SR2, MRW, DCR , WMF, DNG, ERF, RAW, SWF, SVG, PAT and X3F etc.

video

Video

MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, WMV, FLV, WebM, 3GP, OGG, MPEG, DIVX, H.264, H.265, VP9, etc.

email

Email

PST, DBX, EMLX, etc.(from Outlook, Outlook Express etc.)

archive files

Archives Files

ZIP, TAR, RAR, 7-ZIP, TGZ, GZ, ZIPX

executable files

Executable Files

EXE, MSI, MSIX, APP, DMG, PKG

database files

Database Files

MDF, LDF, NDF, MDB, ACCDB, BAK, SQL, SQLite, DB, DB3, DBF

music files

Audio

AIF/AIFF, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA, APE, MID/MIDI, OGG, AAC, RealAudio, VQF etc.

other files

Other Files

EPUB, HTML, ICS, CDR, VCF, RTF, MDB , ARJ, EDB, RPM, CAB, PEF etc..

Detect Duplicates with a Reference Folder

Use a reference folder to compare files to improve duplicate file detection.

This unique Reference Folder Feature lets the user select a specific folder that will act like the source during duplicate file detection. Here, the software can easily analyse files from the selected scan location to detect accurate duplicate files. With this feature, duplicate management becomes easy and gives more reliable results to the users.

  • Reference Folder for Duplicate Detection: Use this feature to compare scanned files with the selected reference folder.
  • Reference Folder Location: Shows the path of the chosen reference folder. But if you haven't selected any folder, then it will appear as "No reference folder selected".
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Keep Duplicate Files Organized While Saving Storage

Use Hard Links to Manage Duplicate Files and Save Space

  • After the completion of scanning now the user can use the Create Hard Link feature to simply replace all the duplicate files with hard links that are connected to the original file. This will allow users to access files from multiple locations and save storage space by avoiding duplicate copies.
  • Apart from delete and move operations, this feature also allows users to manage duplicate files smartly. Here, users can easily open and access the files from multiple locations while the actual data is stored by only one physical copy of the file..
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Smart Features of FreeVeiwer Duplicate File Remover

Smart Scanning Algorithm to Detect Duplicate Files and Delete, Move, or Create Hard Links.

scan all types of storage medium

Scan All Types of Storage Media

FreeViewer Duplicate File Remover makes the process easier by scanning through different storage locations where duplicate files may exist. Some of the locations may include complete disks, partitions, USB drives, and specific folders. Here, users can choose a required location, verify the details and proceed with the scanning to detect unwanted duplicate files.

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Smart Scan Exclusion Options

Another feature that includes in this tool is an Advanced Scan Option that allows users to easily customize their scan results by excluding unnecessary data. Here, users can skip System Folders, Hidden Files, Temporary Files, Restricted Files, Corrupted or Unreadable Files, and the Recycle Bin to make the scanning speed faster and more focused.

Customize Your Scan Settings

Customize Your Scan Settings

With this duplicate file checker, users can quickly customize their scanning process to get the results they want. Just by choosing the scanning location, like the USB drives, entire disk, specific partitions, or even selected folders, users can set their own criteria for finding the duplicate files. They can simply find it based on the content, name, or extension of the file. Another way is by using the size, date, and file type filters.

Works with Multiple File Categories

Works with Multiple File Categories

With this Windows 10 Duplicate file remover supports various file formats, which makes it easier for users to locate duplicate documents, images, videos, audio files, etc. This versatile support offered by the tool helps users to manage their different file types more easily and efficiently.

Folder Information Preview

Folder Information Preview

FreeViewer Duplicate File Remover also provides a Folder Preview feature option to quickly view the selected folder content before scanning. This allows users to look through the folder details without opening each file, which makes it easier to navigate quickly and saves time during the scanning process.

Deep Folder Scanning

Deep Folder Scanning

In addition to standard scanning, this Duplicate File Finder and Remover also supports Recursive Scanning, which can automatically deep scan of selected folders and their sub-folders. The tool makes sure that it examines every file within the selected directory structure and also ensures that there are no missed duplicate files. This not only saves users time but also helps them to manage a large amount of data.

Keep System Awake During Scanning

Keep the System Awake During Scanning

The Prevent System Sleep During Scan option keeps your computer awake during the scanning process. This helps to avoid interruptions caused by the system going to sleep or in hibernate mode and allows the long scan to finish smoothly without any hassle.

Delete Unwanted Duplicate Files

Delete Unwanted Duplicate Files

Users can use the Delete Detected Duplicate Files feature to safely remove the unwanted files once the scanning is done. This will not only help users to reclaim valuable space but will also remove unnecessary files by keeping the system clean and organized.

Move Duplicate Files with Ease

Move Duplicate Files with Ease

Apart from the Delete option, the duplicate file checker software also offers a Move feature that lets the user relocate their duplicate files or selected folders. This provides a simple way to organize duplicate files more efficiently without removing files permanently.

Flexible Language Options

Flexible Language Options

This Mac Duplicate File Scanner has an enhanced feature of supporting multiple languages, where the user can change the interface language based on their preference. This easy language switching feature makes the software more accessible for everyone around the world.

Technical Specifications of Duplicate File Remover

Check Your System Requirements Before Installing the Duplicate File Checker

Processor

Processor

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU E4600 @ 2.40GHz 2.39GHz

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage

4 GB of RAM (4 GB is recommended) | 100 MB of free hard disk space required

Deployment Prerequisites Deployment Prerequisites

Supported Editions

Supported Editions

Windows 11, 10 (32 bit or 64 bit) | macOS Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma and Latest macOS versions

FAQs

Q: Is Anti-Virus blocking the export process?

Disable Anti-Virus temporarily or whitelist the software in your settings for proper functionality.

Q: Unable to create output in destination?

Avoid using NAS, SAN, or Network drives. Ensure the source file is on the local migration machine to perform successful migration.

Software Download

Release v4.0 | File Size: 79.61 MB | MD5: 94ff059943f8f5ec0009cb50826a80e0

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Trial Limitations The Trial version of the Duplicate File Finder software will allow you to scan the files with the available scanning configuration. However, the paid version enables you to preview duplicates before deleting or moving them.

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Electronic Delivery

Electronic Delivery

The delivery of product is automated. You will receive an email containing both the link to download and the activation key within few minutes.

Free vs Full: Which Version Is Right for You?

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Characteristics

Free Version

Full Version

Scan All Folders and Subfolders

Scan Based on File Name or Content

Deep Folder Scanning

Load File Extensions

Run the Scan Again

Works on Windows and Mac Systems

Reference Folder

Delete Duplicate Files

Move Duplicate Files

Create Hard Links

Preview Duplicate Folders and Subfolders

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