{"id":4360,"date":"2024-01-23T06:27:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T06:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=4360"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:59:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:59:04","slug":"merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Merge Duplicate Photos on iPhone: 2 Easy Methods (iOS &#038; Apps)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#read_this_before_you_merge_duplicates_on_iphone\" title=\"Read This Before You Merge Duplicates on iPhone\">Read This Before You Merge Duplicates on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#2_methods_to_merge_duplicate_photos_on_iphone\" title=\"2 Methods to Merge Duplicate Photos on iPhone\">2 Methods to Merge Duplicate Photos on iPhone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#method_1_merge_duplicate_photos_within_photos_app\" title=\"Method 1 Merge Duplicate Photos Within Photos App\">Method 1 Merge Duplicate Photos Within Photos App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#method_2_use_third-party_apps_to_merge_duplicate_and_similar_photos\" title=\"Method 2 Use Third-Party Apps to Merge Duplicate (and Similar) Photos\">Method 2 Use Third-Party Apps to Merge Duplicate (and Similar) Photos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#final_words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#what_does_merging_duplicate_photos_mean\" title=\"What does &#039;merging&#039; duplicate photos mean?\">What does 'merging' duplicate photos mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#how_often_should_i_check_for_duplicate_photos_on_my_iphone\" title=\"How often should I check for duplicate photos on my iPhone?\">How often should I check for duplicate photos on my iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#what_happens_to_the_quality_of_the_photos_after_merging\" title=\"What happens to the quality of the photos after merging?\">What happens to the quality of the photos after merging?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#does_merging_duplicate_photos_on_iphone_save_storage_space\" title=\"Does merging duplicate photos on iPhone save storage space?\">Does merging duplicate photos on iPhone save storage space?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#does_merging_photos_delete_them\" title=\"Does merging photos delete them?\">Does merging photos delete them?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#how_can_i_tell_which_photo_will_be_kept_after_merging\" title=\"How can I tell which photo will be kept after merging?\">How can I tell which photo will be kept after merging?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#what_if_the_duplicates_have_different_edits_or_captions\" title=\"What if the duplicates have different edits or captions?\">What if the duplicates have different edits or captions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#can_i_merge_photos_that_are_similar_but_not_identical\" title=\"Can I merge photos that are similar but not identical?\">Can I merge photos that are similar but not identical?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#what_happens_to_the_metadata_of_the_photos_after_merging\" title=\"What happens to the metadata of the photos after merging?\">What happens to the metadata of the photos after merging?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#can_i_undo_merging_photos_if_i_make_a_mistake\" title=\"Can I undo merging photos if I make a mistake?\">Can I undo merging photos if I make a mistake?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#is_there_a_way_to_automatically_merge_all_duplicates\" title=\"Is there a way to automatically merge all duplicates?\">Is there a way to automatically merge all duplicates?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Duplicate and near-duplicate photos turned your library into a mess? Well, thanks to multiple developments, it\u2019s now easier than ever to merge duplicate photos on your iPhone. Whether using Apple\u2019s built-in Photos app or a more advanced third-party app, we\u2019ll show you exactly how, step by step. Let\u2019s do this.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"read_this_before_you_merge_duplicates_on_iphone\"><\/span>Read This Before You Merge Duplicates on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you may already know (or maybe not yet), since iOS 16, Apple has had an automatic process that finds duplicate photos on the iPhone and allows you to merge them. iOS scans your entire photo library and groups identical images into a dedicated <strong>Duplicates<\/strong> album under the <strong>Utilities<\/strong> section in Photos.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14307\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/go-to-duplicates-utility.jpg\" alt=\"Go to the Duplicates utility.\" width=\"563\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But before we show you how to merge all duplicate photos on iPhone using this feature, we need to quickly explain that what you consider duplicates often differs from what iOS considers duplicates.<\/p>\n<p>Take the example below. You probably consider these two photos duplicates because they look practically identical, and the difference between when they were taken is only a few seconds. But <strong>iOS does not see them as duplicates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14306\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/examples-of-duplicate-photos.jpg\" alt=\"Examples of duplicate photos.\" width=\"919\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because, for iOS, duplicates are usually two (or more) <strong>completely identical image files<\/strong>. And as you can probably guess, almost nothing shot with a camera will qualify. Even if photos look the same to the human eye, iOS will still treat them as different images. So what usually appears in the Duplicates album? Mostly photos that were <strong>downloaded twice<\/strong>, <strong>transferred multiple times<\/strong>, or <strong>manually duplicated<\/strong>. Everything else (similar selfies, repeated shots, burst photos) normally won\u2019t show up there.<\/p>\n<p>Why are we explaining this separately? Because this difference determines which cleanup method will actually work best for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_methods_to_merge_duplicate_photos_on_iphone\"><\/span>2 Methods to Merge Duplicate Photos on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s get to business. We\u2019ll show you <strong>two methods<\/strong> to merge duplicate photos on an iPhone \u2013 one using Apple\u2019s native Duplicates utility, and another using a third-party app that expands what\u2019s actually possible.<\/p>\n<p>Which one should you choose? Well, if your problem is mostly identical images (repeated downloads, transferred copies, or manually duplicated photos), then <a href=\"#method-1\">Method 1<\/a> with the built-in iPhone tool will probably be enough. But if the real problem is near-duplicates, which usually take up far more space and aren\u2019t detected by Apple\u2019s built-in tool, then <a href=\"#method-2\">Method 2<\/a> with a third-party cleaner is the better option.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"method-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_merge_duplicate_photos_within_photos_app\"><\/span>Method 1: Merge Duplicate Photos Within Photos App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s go to the native features already available. As we said, though they have some limitations, they\u2019re still helpful, and we can\u2019t miss out on them.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also one thing we haven\u2019t mentioned yet. It might take time for iOS to index newly added photos, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/iphone-duplicate-photos-not-showing-up\/\">duplicates won\u2019t always show up<\/a> immediately. In many cases, it\u2019s best to leave your iPhone charging and check the results again after a few hours (sometimes even a couple of days). Or, if you don\u2019t want to wait, you can skip straight to the alternative method with a third-party cleaner.<\/p>\n<p><b>So here\u2019s how to merge the same photos on iPhone using Apple\u2019s built-in tool:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to the Duplicates album, as described in the previous section of this article.<\/li>\n<li>Tap &#8216;<em>Select<\/em>&#8216;, then &#8216;<em>Select All<\/em>&#8216;, and finally &#8216;<em>Merge<\/em>&#8216; to merge everything at once.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the action after tapping the Merge button to complete the process.<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14309\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/merge-duplicates-in-photos-app.jpg\" alt=\"Merge duplicates in the Photos app.\" width=\"563\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div><strong>What happens when you merge duplicate photos on iPhone? <\/strong>When you tap Merge, you\u2019ll see a pop-up asking what exactly you want to merge. It offers two options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Exact copies<\/b> \u2013 These may have different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/whatis\/definition\/image-metadata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">metadata<\/a> but are otherwise identical.<\/li>\n<li><b>Duplicates with slight differences<\/b> \u2013 These might have different file formats, resolutions, or minor variations but are still duplicates of the same photo (not similar images like we discussed earlier).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regardless of which option you choose, iOS will combine the data from those photos into a single file and remove the extra copy afterward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This isn\u2019t the only way to combine duplicate photos on iPhone. You can also do it selectively, group by group, by simply tapping the <strong>Merge<\/strong> button at the top of each duplicate set. And if a group contains more than two photos, you can manually select only the copies you want to merge instead of combining the entire group. To do that, open the duplicate set, tap <strong>Select<\/strong>, choose the specific photos, and then press the <strong>Merge<\/strong> at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div><b>Reminder.<\/b> After you merge duplicates on your iPhone, they are <b>not immediately removed from storage<\/b>. Instead, they move to the <em>Recently Deleted<\/em> album, where they stay for up to 30 days before being permanently deleted. If you need to <b>free up space right away<\/b>, open <em>Recently Deleted<\/em>, select the merged duplicates, and delete them manually.<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"method-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_use_third-party_apps_to_merge_duplicate_and_similar_photos\"><\/span>Method 2: Use Third-Party Apps to Merge Duplicate (and Similar) Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This option is the easiest and most convenient. Third-party duplicate finders are popular for a reason\u2013they have none of the limitations of Apple\u2019s built-in feature and are definitely the fastest way to merge duplicates and near-duplicate photos on an iPhone. We tested dozens of the most popular options in the App Store, and you can check our findings in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/apps-to-delete-duplicate-photos-iphone\/\">ranking of the best duplicate finder iPhone apps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For this article, we\u2019ll use the app that took the #1 spot\u2013<a href=\"[sc name=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Clever Cleaner: AI Duplicate Cleaner<\/b><\/a>. It earned that position thanks to its high-end <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-ai-cleaners-for-iphone\/\">AI detection algorithms<\/a>, which were incredibly accurate in our tests, and because you can actually use it for <strong>free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s how to merge duplicates on iPhone using Clever Cleaner:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Type &#8216;Clever Cleaner&#8217; in the App Store search bar or <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id1666645584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download it using this link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Launch Clever Cleaner and grant permission to scan your photo library.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the &#8216;<em>Similars<\/em>&#8216; tab, where you\u2019ll find both exact duplicates and near-identical images.<\/li>\n<li>Tap &#8216;<em>Smart Cleanup<\/em>&#8216; to automate the process and merge near-duplicate photos in just a few seconds while AI analyzes and selects photos for deletion.<\/li>\n<li>Review the AI suggestions, since the app automatically marks lower-quality or redundant images so these duplicate or near-duplicate photos can be \u201cmerged\u201d (in reality, the app deletes the extras and keeps only the best shot based on clarity, resolution, and other factors).<\/li>\n<li>Tap &#8216;<em>Restore<\/em>&#8216; to deselect any images you want to keep.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the cleanup with &#8216;Slide to delete&#8217; if everything looks good, and the app will handle the rest.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14310\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/use-smart-cleanup-to-merge-all-duplicate.jpg\" alt=\"Use Smart Cleanup to merge all duplicates in Clever Cleaner.\" width=\"563\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For those who want a more selective approach, Clever Cleaner offers a semi-automatic way to merge duplicates. The app organizes similar photos into groups under the &#8216;<em>Similars<\/em>&#8216; tab and preselects the best-quality shot. You can tap on a group, review the images, and either accept the selection or manually pick the ones to keep.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14308\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/merge-duplicate-selectively-clever-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Merge duplicates selectively in Clever Cleaner.\" width=\"563\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to delete anything in a group, tap &#8216;<em>Skip All<\/em>&#8216; to move on. To remove unwanted duplicates, tap &#8216;<em>Move to Trash<\/em>&#8216;. Once you finish, tap &#8216;<em>Empty Trash<\/em>&#8216; and confirm the action. The app will then move the selected photos to the &#8216;<em>Recently Deleted<\/em>&#8216; album, where they will stay for up to <b>30 days<\/b>. If you don\u2019t want to wait for automatic deletion, you can manually clear everything from &#8216;<em>Recently Deleted<\/em>&#8216; to free up space immediately.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div><b>Note<\/b>. As we mentioned, all features in Clever Cleaner are free to use with no limits (at least for now). As stated on the official <a href=\"[sc name=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Clever Cleaner: Free cleanup app\u2019s page<\/b><\/a>, early users will <em>\u201cenjoy lifetime access for free\u201d<\/em> and <em>\u201cwill never be asked to pay for upgrades or new features.\u201d<\/em> That means this app might come in handy for future iPhone cleanups as it adds more tools over time, although payments or limits may also appear later for new users. As to other tools that are already available, they are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heavies.<\/strong> See all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/find-large-videos-on-iphone\/\">videos sorted from largest to smallest<\/a> for quick removal, a feature the Photos app surprisingly lacks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compression. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/how-to-compress-a-video-on-iphone\/\">Compress videos<\/a> that take up too much space but can\u2019t be deleted right now (this option is available inside the <em>Heavies<\/em> section).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swipe.<\/strong> Go through photos grouped by the month they were added to your library and quickly delete or keep them with swipe gestures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screenshots. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-screenshots-on-iphone\/\">Delete all old screenshots<\/a> in one tap.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lives. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/convert-live-photos-to-still\/\">Convert selected Live Photos into still images<\/a> to save storage (a rare option not found in most other apps).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14305\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/all-tools-in-clever-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"All tools in Clever Cleaner.\" width=\"1138\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final_words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As they say, <em>prevention is better than cure<\/em>. While merging duplicates is easy, it&#8217;s definitely better to avoid them in the first place, it will save you time and storage in the long run. From our experience, if we had to name the <b>most common mistakes<\/b> that lead to this problem, they would be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Multiple imports<\/b> of the same images from iCloud, a Mac, or external storage.<\/li>\n<li><b>Edits that produce<\/b> new versions (crops, filters, other modifications) instead of updating the original.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discussions.apple.com\/thread\/252547724?sortBy=rank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Manual transfers<\/b> with AirDrop<\/a> or third-party apps can result in extra copies of the same image.<\/li>\n<li><b>Direct downloads<\/b> from messages, social media, or email, which sometimes store the same image more than once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, in everyday use, it\u2019s impossible to stay vigilant all the time and avoid every mistake. But there are ways to make things easier and keep your iPhone library in top shape.<\/p>\n<p>To keep your photos organized and duplicate-free, check out our guide:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/organize-photos-on-iphone-without-duplicates\/\"><b>How to Organize Photos on iPhone Without Duplicates<\/b><\/a>. We go beyond duplicates and cover <b>custom albums, smart tags, \u201chidden\u201d iPhone features, and tricks to keep your library in top shape<\/b>. Be sure to check it out\u2013it\u2019ll make future cleanups much easier!<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_does_merging_duplicate_photos_mean\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq1\">\r\n                What does 'merging' duplicate photos mean?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Mergingis the the process of identifying and combining multiple copies of the same photo into one superior version. This process eliminates redundant images saving you some storage space. During merging, the system evaluates the quality of each photo and retains the one with the best clarity and resolution, so that the finest version is preserved.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_often_should_i_check_for_duplicate_photos_on_my_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq2\">\r\n                How often should I check for duplicate photos on my iPhone?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Regular checks for duplicate photos, ideally every few months or after major photography events, are key to maintaining an organized library. This routine helps you avoid a buildup of duplicates and makes managing your library less overwhelming. With each review, you&#8217;ll likely have fewer duplicates, making the process more efficient over time.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_happens_to_the_quality_of_the_photos_after_merging\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq3\">\r\n                What happens to the quality of the photos after merging?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Merging duplicates in iOS is designed to preserve photo quality. The system smartly keeps the highest quality photo from your duplicates, so you don\u2019t lose important details or clarity in your images.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does_merging_duplicate_photos_on_iphone_save_storage_space\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq4\">\r\n                Does merging duplicate photos on iPhone save storage space?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes. Merging duplicate photos removes extra copies of the same image and frees the storage space they previously occupied. If photos and videos take up the largest part of your iPhone storage, dealing with duplicates and near-duplicates is often one of our first recommendations. And if that still isn\u2019t enough in your case, we recommend checking our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-storage-iphone\/\">guide on how to free up storage on iPhone<\/a> \u2013 it covers many additional ways to reclaim space.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq5\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does_merging_photos_delete_them\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq5\">\r\n                Does merging photos delete them?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq5\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Indeed, when photos are merged, the duplicate copies are deleted, and only the selected best version remains. After all this action designed to reduce clutter in your photo library by removing surplus images.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq6\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_can_i_tell_which_photo_will_be_kept_after_merging\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq6\">\r\n                How can I tell which photo will be kept after merging?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq6\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                The selection of the photo to keep usually depends on its quality. The system automatically analyzes factors such as resolution, focus, and lighting to choose the best image. However, some third-party applications provide the option to manually review and select the preferred photo, offering more control over the final outcome.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq7\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_if_the_duplicates_have_different_edits_or_captions\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq7\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq7\">\r\n                What if the duplicates have different edits or captions?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq7\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                In the merging process, only the primary photo&#8217;s edits, captions, and any applied filters are retained. If there are unique modifications or annotations on the duplicate photos that you wish to keep, you need to manually apply these to the primary photo before merging.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq8\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_merge_photos_that_are_similar_but_not_identical\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq8\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq8\">\r\n                Can I merge photos that are similar but not identical? \r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq8\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Apple\u2019s built-in Photos app only detects and merges exact or near-identical duplicates, so similar photos won\u2019t appear in the <b>Duplicates<\/b> album. If you want to merge similar images, you\u2019ll need a third-party app. <b>Clever Cleaner<\/b> and <b>Remo Duplicate Photos Remover<\/b> are two great options for this. These apps can group photos that may not be exact duplicates but are still visually similar. Both apps allow you to review and merge similar images, and since they are free, you can clean up your iPhone\u2019s photo library without paying for premium features.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq9\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_happens_to_the_metadata_of_the_photos_after_merging\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq9\">\r\n                What happens to the metadata of the photos after merging?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq9\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                During merge, iOS selects most full metadata among all duplicates, including the date, time, and location where it was taken. Unfortunately, any unique metadata associated with the rest of images is discarded.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq10\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_undo_merging_photos_if_i_make_a_mistake\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq10\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq10\">\r\n                Can I undo merging photos if I make a mistake?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq10\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                 If you ever have second thoughts about a merge, no worries! The photos that weren&#8217;t kept in the merge are moved to the &#8216;Recently Deleted&#8217; album, giving you a chance to bring them back if needed. Also some apps offer an immediate &#8220;undo&#8221; feature right after merging, allowing you to quickly revert the action if you change your mind. But, this option might only be available for a short period after the merge.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq11\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_there_a_way_to_automatically_merge_all_duplicates\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq11\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq11\">\r\n                Is there a way to automatically merge all duplicates?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq11\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, you can do this directly in the <em>Duplicates<\/em> album in the Photos app. Simply open Photos, go to <em>Collections &gt; Utilities &gt; Duplicates<\/em>, tap &#8216;<em>Select All<\/em>&#8216;, and then tap &#8216;<em>Merge<\/em>&#8216; to combine all detected duplicates at once.<\/p>\n<p>For a more thorough and fully automatic cleanup, you can use an app like <b>Clever Cleaner<\/b>, which we covered in this article. It can merge both duplicates and similar photos with its <b>Smart Cleanup<\/b> feature. The app automatically selects the <em>Best Shot<\/em> based on quality and removes all lower-quality versions in one tap for your entire library.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Duplicate and near-duplicate photos turned your library into a mess? Well, thanks to multiple developments, it\u2019s now easier than ever to merge duplicate photos on your iPhone. Whether using Apple\u2019s built-in app or a more advanced third-party app, we\u2019ll show you exactly how, step by step. Let\u2019s do this. 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