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Search for duplicate images in an iPhoto library

This search is useful when you want to find duplicate images that are in the iPhoto database.

Figure 91: Search for duplicate images in an iPhoto library.

Search Location

iPhoto library.

Criteria

The result will contain images owned by the iPhoto library that match the chosen criteria; it doesn’t report thumbnails, but only the full size images.

This search might be long because it doesn’t include any criteria other than the size and the content. However, since iPhoto completely manages the image files and it may change attributes, it is necessary to include no other criterion. This method ensures that the found items are true duplicates.

When you trash an image using this search method, its iPhoto record will be updated and the corresponding thumbnail removed.


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