Finder: maybe the best free duplicate file finder program (via: Mac-Forums Discussions)
Posted by jpluimers on 2014/09/29
Every once in a while you’re looking for a solution to a problem, and slap yourself to the head that you’ve been overlooking a real obvious solution.
This case: finding duplicate files on Mac OS X.
pendlewitch had this great tip: use the Finder!
You can do this in Finder for free, it’s a bit time consuming but if you’ll get them all eventually.
- Open a new Finder window
- In the search field, enter the wild card asterisk symbol *
- Arrange by Size
I find it best in List view.
Prepare to be gobsmacked at how much duplication you do have.
I totally agree with his last sentence (:
–jeroen
via: Best Free Duplicate File Finder Program – Mac-Forums Discussions for Apple Products & Services.






kamila rodrigo said
i will suggest you can use “duplicatefilesdeleter”
jpluimers said
Why would that be better?
kamila rodrigo said
it’s work quickly you can try
jpluimers said
for me, Finder works quickly. So what does duplicatefilesdeleter set apart (I’d like to hear from existing users before trying)?