About
Duplicate Detective 2 is a smart and fast tool for cleaning duplicate files from your Mac.The app identifies identical photos, documents, videos, folders, and even applications, helping you free up valuable disk space and bring order to your file system.It operates using robust hash-matching technology—meaning no false positives, just accurate results.
Instead of manually sifting through thousands of files, Duplicate Detective 2 automates the duplicate-finding process: it scans selected folders or your entire drive, groups identical files together, and offers safe methods for removing them.You save time, reclaim gigabytes of storage space, and eliminate digital clutter.Features:
⚡ Lightning-Fast Scanning
• 150% faster than the previous version thanks to a completely rewritten scanning algorithm
• Scan your entire drive in minutes, not hours—even on large storage devices
• Background Operation: Does not slow down your system while analyzing
🎯 Smart Selection & Filtering
• Auto-Select Magic: Automatically choose what to keep—either the newest or oldest file in a group of duplicates—while marking the rest for one-click deletion
• Filters: Search by name, filter by file type, and sort by size, name, or type
• Minimum Size: Set a threshold to ignore small files and focus on "heavy" duplicates
• Sidebar Categories: Quickly switch between file types for targeted cleanup
🗂️ Advanced Organization
• Folders & Apps: Find duplicates not only of individual files but also of entire folders and installed applications
• Photo Libraries: Safely scan your Apple Photos library with a step-by-step wizard for removing duplicate photos and videos
• Create Aliases: When deleting a duplicate, you can automatically create an alias (shortcut) pointing to the retained file—ensuring no file paths or links are broken