Duplicate Manager Pro 1.3.5 Review: A Smart and Fast Way to Clean Up Your Mac
Duplicate Manager Pro 1.3.5: A Review
Do you have a lot of duplicate and large files on your Mac that take up precious disk space and slow down your performance? Do you want to get rid of them quickly and easily without spending too much time and effort? If so, you might want to check out Duplicate Manager Pro 1.3.5, a Mac app that can help you find and delete duplicate and large files in a matter of minutes.
Duplicate Manager Pro 1.3.5
Introduction
Duplicate Manager Pro is a Mac app that can scan your folders, drives, or libraries for duplicate and large files and remove them automatically or manually. It can also create aliases in place of removed duplicates, so you can still access them if needed.
Why do you need Duplicate Manager Pro? Because having too many duplicate and large files on your Mac can cause various problems, such as:
Wasting disk space that could be used for other important files or applications
Reducing performance and speed of your Mac
Making it harder to find and organize your files
Increasing the risk of data loss or corruption
By using Duplicate Manager Pro, you can enjoy the following benefits:
Recovering disk space and improving performance of your Mac
Keeping your files neat and tidy
Saving your time and effort by using smart auto selection feature
Customizing your scan settings and exclude list according to your preferences
Comparing files by different modes (content, name, date, size, etc.)
How does Duplicate Manager Pro work? It has two modes of finding files: find duplicate files and find large files. You can choose one or both modes depending on your needs. You can also choose one of the seven modes of file comparison by content, name, date, size, etc. Then, you can select the folders, drives, or libraries that you want to scan. You can also exclude certain files, folders, or file types from the scan.
After scanning, Duplicate Manager Pro will show you the results in groups of duplicates or large files. You can preview them using the built-in or external QuickLook feature. You can also sort them by different criteria or search for specific items using advanced filters.
Then, you can use the auto selection feature to automatically select only those duplicates or large files that you really want to remove. You can also manually select or deselect items if you want more control. You can also set the folder priority and define which folder will keep the original file.
Finally, you can remove the selected items by moving them to the Trash or deleting them permanently. You can also create an alias in place of removed duplicates if you want to keep a reference to them.
How to Use Duplicate Manager Pro
In this section, we will show you how to use Duplicate Manager Pro step by step.
How to download and install the app
To download Duplicate Manager Pro, you can visit its official website or its page on the Mac App Store. The app costs $4.99 on both platforms.
To install the app, you just need to follow the instructions on the screen. The app requires Intel 64 processor, Apple Silicon processor, OS X 10.8 or later.
How to scan for duplicates and large files
To scan for duplicates and large files, you need to launch the app and select a scan job from the left panel. You can choose from pre-installed scan jobs (Photo, Movies, Documents, etc.) or create your own scan job by clicking on the "+" button.
Then, you need to choose one or both modes of finding files: find duplicate files or find large files. You also need to choose one of the seven modes of file comparison by content (Checksum - SHA1), content and name, name date and size, name and date, name only, large files only (by size), or large files grouped by name.
Next, you need to select the folders, drives, or libraries that you want to scan by dragging them from Finder or clicking on the "+" button. You can also exclude certain files, folders, or file types from the scan by clicking on the "-" button.
Finally, you need to click on the "Scan" button at the bottom right corner of the app window. The app will start scanning your selected locations for duplicates or large files.
How to use the auto selection feature
To use the auto selection feature, you need to wait for the scan to finish. Then, you will see the results in groups of duplicates or large files on the right panel.
To automatically select only those items that you really want to remove, you need to click on the "Auto Select" button at the bottom left corner of the app window. The app will select items based on your settings for each scan job.
You can customize your auto selection settings by clicking on the gear icon next to the "Auto Select" button. You can choose from different options, such as:
Select all except one item per group (keep one original for all scan folders)
Select all except one item per group per folder (keep one original in each scan folder)
Select all except newest/oldest item per group (by creation/modification/access date)
Select all except largest/smallest item per group (by size)
Select all except longest/shortest item per group (by duration)
Select all except highest/lowest resolution item per group (by resolution)
Select all except highest/lowest bit rate item per group (by bit rate)
You can also exclude certain folders (including subfolders and files) from auto selection by clicking on "Exclude Folders" button.
You can also set the folder priority by clicking on "Folder Priority" button. You can define which folder will keep the original file by dragging it to the top of the list.
How to customize the scan settings and exclude list
To customize the scan settings and exclude list for each scan job, you need to click on "Settings" button at the bottom right corner of the app window.
You will see a window with four tabs: General Settings, Exclude List Settings, Schedule Settings, and Scan Results Settings.
In General Settings tab, you can change some options such as:
Move duplicates/large files to Trash or delete permanently
Create an alias in place of removed duplicates/large files
Show/hide hidden folders/files/file aliases in Finder dialog
Show/hide package contents in Finder dialog
Show/hide package types as folders/files in Finder dialog
Show/hide QuickLook panel when previewing items
Show/hide multiple items when previewing items by name only mode
Show/hide file path when previewing items
Show/hide file size when previewing items
Show/hide file date when previewing items
Show/hide file duration when previewing items
Show/hide file resolution when previewing items
Show/hide file bit rate when previewing items
Show/hide file checksum when previewing items by content mode
Show/hide progress indicator when scanning/processing items
How to remove duplicates and create aliases
To remove duplicates and large files, you need to select the items that you want to remove by using the auto selection feature or manually selecting or deselecting them. You can also use the "Select All" or "Deselect All" buttons at the bottom of the app window.
Then, you need to click on the "Remove" button at the bottom right corner of the app window. The app will ask you to confirm your action and show you how much disk space you will recover by removing the selected items.
You can choose to move the selected items to the Trash or delete them permanently. You can also choose to create an alias in place of removed duplicates, so you can still access them if needed. An alias is a small file that points to the original file location.
After removing the selected items, you can see a summary of how many items were removed and how much disk space was recovered. You can also see a list of removed items and their original locations by clicking on the "Show Removed Items" button.
Comparison with Other Similar Apps
Duplicate Manager Pro is not the only app that can find and delete duplicates and large files on your Mac. There are many other similar apps that offer different features and prices. How do they compare with Duplicate Manager Pro?
In this section, we will compare Duplicate Manager Pro with some of the most popular and highly rated apps that can do the same job. We will look at their functionality, speed, accuracy, and price.
Duplicate Cleaner
Duplicate Cleaner is a paid app that costs $29.95 for a single license. It can find and delete duplicate files, photos, music, videos, documents, and more on your Mac. It can also find similar images by content or name.
Duplicate Cleaner has a simple and intuitive interface that lets you select folders or drives to scan, choose file types or filters to apply, and view scan results in groups or lists. You can also preview files using QuickLook or open them in Finder.
Duplicate Cleaner has a powerful auto selection feature that lets you select duplicates by various criteria, such as newest/oldest, largest/smallest, longest/shortest, highest/lowest resolution/bit rate/checksum, etc. You can also manually select or deselect items if you want more control.
Duplicate Cleaner lets you remove duplicates by moving them to Trash, deleting them permanently, or archiving them in a zip file. You can also rename or hard link duplicates if you want to keep them.
Duplicate Cleaner is fast and accurate in finding and deleting duplicates. It supports multiple languages and has a built-in help system.
AllDup
AllDup is a free app that can find and delete duplicate files on your Mac. It can also find similar images by content or name.
AllDup has a complex and cluttered interface that may confuse some users. It has many tabs, buttons, menus, and options that may overwhelm beginners. It also lacks a built-in preview feature for files.
AllDup lets you select folders or drives to scan, choose file types or filters to apply, and view scan results in groups or lists. You can also sort or search for items using various criteria.
AllDup has a basic auto selection feature that lets you select duplicates by keeping one file per group or folder. You can also manually select or deselect items if you want more control.
AllDup lets you remove duplicates by moving them to Trash, deleting them permanently, copying or moving them to another location, creating shortcuts or hard links for them, or exporting them to a text file. You can also rename duplicates if you want to keep them.
AllDup is slow and inaccurate in finding and deleting duplicates. It often misses some duplicates or finds false positives. It also has some bugs and crashes occasionally.
i-DeClone
i-DeClone is a paid app that costs $9.99 for a single license. It can find and delete duplicate files on your Mac. It can also find similar images by content or name.
i-DeClone has a sleek and modern interface that is easy to use and navigate. It has a dashboard that shows you an overview of your disk usage and duplicate statistics. It also has a built-in preview feature for files.
i-DeClone lets you select folders or drives to scan, choose file types or filters to apply, and view scan results in groups or lists. You can also sort or search for items using various criteria.
i-DeClone has an advanced auto selection feature that lets you select duplicates by various criteria, such as newest/oldest, largest/smallest, longest/shortest, highest/lowest resolution/bit rate/checksum, etc. You can also exclude certain folders, files, or file types from auto selection. You can also manually select or deselect items if you want more control.
i-DeClone lets you remove duplicates by moving them to Trash, deleting them permanently, or archiving them in a zip file. You can also create aliases for duplicates if you want to keep them.
i-DeClone is fast and accurate in finding and deleting duplicates. FAQs
In this section, we will answer some of the most common questions that users may have about Duplicate Manager Pro.
Q: How can I download and install Duplicate Manager Pro?
A: You can download Duplicate Manager Pro from its official website or from the Mac App Store. The app costs $4.99 on both platforms. To install the app, you just need to follow the instructions on the screen. The app requires Intel 64 processor, Apple Silicon processor, OS X 10.8 or later.
Q: How can I scan for duplicates and large files using Duplicate Manager Pro?
A: To scan for duplicates and large files using Duplicate Manager Pro, you need to launch the app and select a scan job from the left panel. You can choose from pre-installed scan jobs (Photo, Movies, Documents, etc.) or create your own scan job by clicking on the "+" button. Then, you need to choose one or both modes of finding files: find duplicate files or find large files. You also need to choose one of the seven modes of file comparison by content, name, date, size, etc. Next, you need to select the folders, drives, or libraries that you want to scan by dragging them from Finder or clicking on the "+" button. You can also exclude certain files, folders, or file types from the scan by clicking on the "-" button. Finally, you need to click on the "Scan" button at the bottom right corner of the app window. The app will start scanning your selected locations for duplicates or large files.
Q: How can I use the auto selection feature in Duplicate Manager Pro?
A: To use the auto selection feature in Duplicate Manager Pro, you need to wait for the scan to finish. Then, you will see the results in groups of duplicates or large files on the right panel. To automatically select only those items that you really want to remove, you need to click on the "Auto Select" button at the bottom left corner of the app window. The app will select items based on your settings for each scan job.
You can customize your auto selection settings by clicking on the gear icon next to the "Auto Select" button. You can choose from different options, such as:
Select all except one item per group (keep one original for all scan folders)
Select all except one item per group per folder (keep one original in each scan folder)
Select all except newest/oldest item per group (by creation/modification/access date)
Select all except largest/smallest item per group (by size)
Select all except longest/shortest item per group (by duration)
Select all except highest/lowest resolution item per group (by resolution)
Select all except highest/lowest bit rate item per group (by bit rate)
You can also exclude certain folders (including subfolders and files) from auto selection by clicking on "Exclude Folders" button.
You can also set the folder priority by clicking on "Folder Priority" button. You can define which folder will keep the original file by dragging it to the top of the list.
Q: How can I remove duplicates and create aliases using Duplicate Manager Pro?
A: To remove duplicates and large files using Duplicate Manager Pro, you need to select the items that you want to remove by using the auto selection feature or manually selecting or deselecting them. You can also use the "Select All" or "Deselect All" buttons at the bottom of the app window. Then, you need to click on the "Remove" button at the bottom right corner of the app window. The app will ask you to confirm your action and show you how much disk space you will recover by removing the selected items. You can choose to move the selected items to the Trash or delete them permanently. You can also choose to create an alias in place of removed duplicates, so you can still access them if needed. An alias is a small file that points to the original file location.
Q: How can I compare Duplicate Manager Pro with other similar apps?
A: To compare Duplicate Manager Pro with other similar apps, you can read our comparison section in this article. We have compared Duplicate Manager Pro with some of the most popular and highly rated apps that can find and delete duplicates and large files on your Mac, such as Duplicate Cleaner, AllDup, i-DeClone, and Gemini 2. We have looked at their functionality, speed, accuracy, and price.
Q: How can I contact Duplicate Manager Pro support team?
A: If you have any questions or issues with Duplicate Manager Pro, you can contact its support team by sending an email to support@greenworldsoft.com. You can also visit its website for more information and FAQs.