# PhotoSweeper

A fast duplicate-and-similar-photo cleaner with deep integration into Apple Photos, Lightroom Classic, and Capture One — Apple Silicon-native, from an independent Mac developer.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** $14.99 one-time (free trial limited to removing 10 photos)
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://overmacs.com
- **Available via:** Mac App Store
- **Requirements:** Optimized for Apple Silicon with multicore support, per the developer; runs on Intel Macs as well.
- **Maker:** Maksym Cherniaiev (Overmacs)

## Kitsmith's take

The library-aware option: rather than just scanning folders, PhotoSweeper plugs directly into Apple Photos, Lightroom Classic, and Capture One, so removing a duplicate there also updates the original library correctly (marked "Rejected" in Lightroom, moved to a special album in Photos) instead of just deleting a stray file. AI Photo Scoring adds a quality badge to help auto-pick the best shot in a burst. $14.99 one-time, with a 10-photo-limited free trial, and built by a solo/small Mac developer with a long track record on this specific problem.

## Features

- **Native library integration:** Works directly inside Apple Photos, Lightroom Classic, and Capture One — removal follows each app’s own safe-delete convention rather than touching files blindly.
- **AI Photo Scoring:** Rates the visual quality of photos in a duplicate group so Auto Mark can keep the best shot automatically.
- **Series-of-shots detection:** Groups burst photos taken within a set time gap, for cleaning up "took ten to get the perfect one" situations.

## FAQ

**Does PhotoSweeper work with Lightroom, not just Apple Photos?**

Yes — it integrates with Apple Photos, Lightroom Classic, and Capture One, following each app’s own removal convention (e.g., marking "Rejected" in Lightroom rather than hard-deleting).

**Is PhotoSweeper Apple Silicon native?**

Yes, per the developer, alongside continued Intel support.

**How much does PhotoSweeper cost?**

$14.99 one-time. The free trial is limited to removing 10 photos.


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