Can Apple Photos Delete Duplicates?
One of the best parts of owning an iPhone is the camera. The cameras are excellent and so easy to use many of us take tons of photos. Unfortunately, that often results in tons of duplicate images. Sadly, iPhone cannot automatically delete duplicate photos, either, which means they can quickly add up. So, you’ll be stuck deleting your duplicates manually, or you’ll have to use a third-party app to get the job done.
How Do I Get Rid of Duplicate Photos?
Since Apple doesn’t provide a way to remove duplicate photos from your phone automatically, you’ll have to rely on another app developer to do it. One such app is Gemini Photos: Gallery Cleaner. You can download this or other apps from the Apple App Store.
How Do I Delete Duplicate Photos on My iPhone for Free?
If you don’t want to use a third-party app to delete duplicate photos from your phone, you can always choose to delete your duplicates manually. It’s a much slower process, but it’s not complicated. Here’s how:
Why Can’t I Delete Duplicate Photos on My iPhone?
If you’re having trouble deleting the duplicate photos on your iPhone, the culprit could be iTunes. If you have previously synced your photos with iTunes, they’ll keep coming back each time you sync with iTunes. Instead, you’ll have to delete the photos in the iTunes account. Or better yet, enable iCloud Photos on your iPhone. Doing this will automatically remove all the images that have been synced with iTunes from your phone. Then, you can turn iCloud photos off again and start fresh, knowing that your photos are stored somewhere.
