I accidentally synced my photo library with multiple folders and now I have tons of duplicate photos clogging up my storage. I’ve heard about ‘Duplicate Photos Fixer Pro’ and I’m wondering if it’s effective for removing these duplicates? Any advice or alternative suggestions?
Oh boy, duplicates in photo libraries are the worst, aren’t they? 
Well, you’re in luck (sort of). I’ve tried Duplicate Photos Fixer Pro, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. It can effectively remove duplicate pics but, like your annoying ex, it sometimes doesn’t know when to stop. Occasionally, it might flag some photos you actually want to keep, so you have to be vigilant during the review stage.
Here’s how it usually goes: the software scans your library pretty quickly, and it does find a lot of duplicates, even ones hidden in subfolders. However, it’s not always 100% accurate, so you might want to double-check what it’s tagging as duplicates. The interface is user-friendly 
, but you may find it frustrating if you’re dealing with a massive library.
A few things to keep in mind – the trial version only lets you delete a limited number of photos, so it’s kinda like giving you a taste and then asking you to pay up. Also, it doesn’t integrate directly into iCloud, so if you’re using iCloud Photos, you might have to jump through a couple of hoops to get everything cleaned up.
In short:
- Works decently well for finding duplicates.
- Review flagged photos carefully.
- User-friendly but can hit/miss.
- Limited functionality without paying.
But hey, better than scrolling through thousands of pics yourself, amirite? 
I remember the first time I ended up with duplicates all over my photo library because of some syncing mishap. It was like reliving the same day over and over, but not in a charming ‘Groundhog Day’ kind of way.
So, about Duplicate Photos Fixer Pro—yea, it can be a double-edged sword. Sure, it hunts down duplicates pretty efficiently, and you don’t have to dig through endless folders yourself. However, @boswandelaar made a good point about it sometimes being overzealous. You might find it tagging some of your favorite shots as duplicates. 
Let’s cover a few things not mentioned already:
- Backup your library – Always a good idea to have a backup before you let any software run loose on your precious memories.
- Customizable scan options – You can tweak the settings to be less aggressive or more lenient based on your comfort level, which is a nice touch.
- Performance issues – If you’ve got a colossal library, be prepared for some lag. It’s not exactly lightning fast with massive datasets.
Alternative tip: Try manually dealing with duplicates in smaller batches if you have the patience for it. Or consider using other tools in combination to catch what Duplicate Photos Fixer Pro might miss or misidentify. 
In a nutshell, it ain’t perfect, but it’s better than pulling your hair out while scrolling through a barrage of photos you’ve already been through. Just keep an eye on what it’s flagging and maybe only trust it with a smaller batch at first until you’re comfortable with the results.