{"id":4396,"date":"2024-01-25T14:27:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T14:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=4396"},"modified":"2025-03-20T14:02:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:02:23","slug":"delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Duplicate Photos on iPhone"},"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 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#how_to_find_duplicate_photos_on_iphone\" title=\"How to Find Duplicate Photos on iPhone\">How to Find Duplicate Photos 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\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#how_to_remove_duplicate_photos_on_iphone\" title=\"How to Remove Duplicate Photos on iPhone\">How to Remove 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\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#method_1_use_a_free_app_to_delete_duplicate_photos_on_iphone\" title=\"Method 1 Use a Free App to Delete Duplicate Photos on iPhone\">Method 1 Use a Free App to Delete Duplicate Photos on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a 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Duplicate Burst Photos on iPhone (Bonus Round)\">How to Clear Duplicate Burst Photos on iPhone (Bonus Round)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#what_to_do_when_you_cant_delete_duplicates\" title=\"What to Do When You Can\u2019t Delete Duplicates\">What to Do When You Can\u2019t Delete Duplicates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#in_a_nutshell\" title=\"In a Nutshell\">In a Nutshell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#why_do_duplicate_photos_appear_on_my_iphone\" title=\"Why do duplicate photos appear on my iPhone?\">Why do duplicate photos appear on my iPhone?<\/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\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#will_deleting_duplicates_in_the_photos_app_delete_them_from_icloud_as_well\" title=\"Will deleting duplicates in the Photos app delete them from iCloud as well?\">Will deleting duplicates in the Photos app delete them from iCloud as well?<\/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\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#can_duplicates_reappear_after_i_delete_them\" title=\"Can duplicates reappear after I delete them?\">Can duplicates reappear after I delete them?<\/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\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#will_manually_deleting_duplicate_photos_affect_the_quality_of_the_remaining_photos\" title=\"Will manually deleting duplicate photos affect the quality of the remaining photos?\">Will manually deleting duplicate photos affect the quality of the remaining photos?<\/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\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#is_there_a_way_to_prevent_duplicates_from_occurring_in_the_first_place\" title=\"Is there a way to prevent duplicates from occurring in the first place?\">Is there a way to prevent duplicates from occurring in the first place?<\/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\/delete-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/#can_i_remove_duplicate_photos_on_iphone_for_free\" title=\"Can I remove duplicate photos on iPhone for free?\">Can I remove duplicate photos on iPhone for free?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Noticed many duplicate photos in your library? Want to quickly get rid of them? That\u2019s exactly what you\u2019ll find here. We will demonstrate three ways to delete duplicate photos on an iPhone using the latest iOS 18. If you\u2019re still on iOS 17 or even iOS 16,\u00a0 that\u2019s OK\u2014these methods will work too. Let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>If you don\u2019t feel like reading a lot of text, you can find a <b>short summary<\/b> of this guide in the <a href=\"#nut\"><b>In a Nutshell<\/b><\/a> section at the end.<\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 m-b-25\">\r\n<iframe width=\"1519\" height=\"586\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PqRz7w_KAMc?si=d2daF_zFwbQWQ_fr\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-forms allow-scripts allow-pointer-lock allow-same-origin allow-top-navigation allow-presentation\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_find_duplicate_photos_on_iphone\"><\/span>How to Find Duplicate Photos on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple introduced the built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/guide\/iphone\/iph1978d9c23\/ios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Duplicates feature<\/a> in iOS 16, which made it easier to identify and remove identical photos. It automatically scans the library and groups <b>exact matches<\/b> (yes, only exact\u2014we&#8217;ll get to this later). This feature remains in iOS 18, and you can find it in the <em>Photos<\/em> app under <em>Utilities<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><b>How to find duplicates in iPhone Photos:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <em>Photos<\/em> app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <em>Albums<\/em> at the bottom of the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to <em>Utilities<\/em> and select <em>Duplicates<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10438\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ios-duplicates-col-i.jpeg\" alt=\"Duplicates in iPhone Photos\" width=\"648\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This feature is straightforward, but it does have limitations. The biggest one, as we&#8217;ve already mentioned, is that <b>it only detects exact duplicates<\/b>, not similar photos. If an image has even a small difference, like a crop, filter, or different angle, iOS won\u2019t flag it as a duplicate.<\/p>\n<p><b>How does iOS identify duplicates?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Metadata matching<\/b> \u2013 iOS compares file details like creation date, resolution, and format to detect identical files.<\/li>\n<li><b>Visual analysis<\/b> \u2013 It scans pixel data to check if two images are truly the same.<\/li>\n<li><b>File integrity<\/b> \u2013 If an image was slightly edited or compressed, iOS may not recognize it as a duplicate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another possible roadblock? You may not see the <em>Duplicates<\/em> album at all, even if you <em>know for sure<\/em> you have exact copies. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ios\/comments\/1hgqr9d\/did_apple_just_remove_duplicate_photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Reddit user recently complained about this exact issue<\/a>\u2014duplicates everywhere, but no <em>Duplicates<\/em> album in <em>Photos<\/em>. Why does this happen?<\/p>\n<p>Well, iOS doesn\u2019t detect duplicates instantly. Apple has not provided an official statement on exactly how or when the Duplicates feature scans for duplicate photos. But from what we\u2019ve seen, it often happens when the iPhone is plugged in or the screen is off. It also runs other indexing tasks during this time, and we\u2019re pretty sure duplicate detection isn\u2019t high on the list. If the system is busy with other background tasks, it may take longer for the <em>Duplicates<\/em> album to appear.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_remove_duplicate_photos_on_iphone\"><\/span>How to Remove Duplicate Photos on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But let\u2019s get to business. We will now cover three options to clear duplicate photos on an iPhone. We\u2019ll start with the best one, in our opinion, and move from there. At the beginning of each option, we\u2019ll note what it does and when it works best, so you can pick the method that fits your needs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_use_a_free_app_to_delete_duplicate_photos_on_iphone\"><\/span>Method 1: Use a Free App to Delete Duplicate Photos on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>This is the easiest, quickest, and most automatic way to delete duplicate photos on your iPhone. If you don\u2019t want to waste time, this method lets you remove duplicate pictures in just a few taps. And it\u2019s <b>FREE<\/b>.<\/div>\n<p>All the limitations of the <b>Duplicates<\/b> feature we touched on before have contributed to the popularity of third-party duplicate cleaner apps. These apps, many of which now use AI, can effectively find and clean not only exact duplicates but also visually similar images. They also automate the process to basically one tap.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to scour the App Store looking for a good app, you can check our list of <a href=\"\/blog\/best-ai-cleaners-for-iphone\/\">best AI-powered cleaners<\/a> that help with this issue. Or, you can just try the number one app from that ranking\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app\/id1666645584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clever Cleaner: Free Duplicate Cleaner App<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/clever-cleaner-app.png\" alt=\"Clever Cleaner\" width=\"985\" height=\"833\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter size-full wp-image-10379\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite <b>being 100% free<\/b>, AI-powered scan of Clever Cleaner competes with paid apps. It detects duplicates and near-duplicates, groups them smartly, and makes deletion super quick. <b>Here\u2019s how you can remove duplicate pictures from your iPhone using this app:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Search for &#8220;Clever Cleaner&#8221; in the App Store or <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id1666645584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download it using this link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Open the app and grant permission to access your photo library.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on <b>Smart Cleanup<\/b> to let the app automatically clear your library for exact duplicates and visually similar photos.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to get more involved, you can tap on the group for a review. The app pre-selects the best-quality version as &#8220;Best Shot&#8221;, but you can adjust the selection if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <b>Move to Trash<\/b> to delete the selected photos. The app will instantly move to the next batch for review.<\/li>\n<li>When you\u2019re done, tap <b>Empty Trash<\/b>, and use <b><em>Slide to Delete<\/em><\/b> to remove all duplicates and similar photos in one action.<\/li>\n<li>Clever Cleaner will ask for permission to delete the photos from <em>iCloud Photos<\/em> across all synced devices.<\/li>\n<li><b>If you change your mind<\/b>, you can restore deleted photos from <em>Recently Deleted<\/em> within the next 30 days\u2014or just manually empty this folder to free up storage immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10439\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cc-similars-col-i.jpeg\" alt=\"Clever Cleaner\" width=\"973\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This method is fast, automatic, and thorough. We have found the app\u2019s AI quite reliable, so you can let it handle everything with <em>Smart Cleanup<\/em> without worrying about losing important photos. You can read about its AI performance in more detail in our Clever Cleaner review <a href=\"\/blog\/clever-cleaner-review\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Duplicate remover isn\u2019t the only feature this app offers\u2014and all the other ones are completely unrestricted and ad-free as well. As stated on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/clever-cleaner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Clever Cleaner storage cleaner page<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Once downloaded, you\u2019ll have access to all its powerful tools for free, forever.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s good to know, especially since the other three tools are just as useful. <b>Here\u2019s what they can do:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Identify and remove screenshots<\/b> \u2013 The app detects all the screenshots in your library and shows how much space they\u2019re using. With one tap, you can delete them all or review them individually if you want to keep some.<\/li>\n<li><b>Optimize Live Photos<\/b> \u2013 Live Photos take up extra space due to their short video component. Clever Cleaner lets you <a href=\"\/blog\/convert-live-photos-to-still\/\">convert them into standard still photos<\/a> without losing quality.<\/li>\n<li><b>Find &#8220;Heavies&#8221;<\/b> \u2013 Clever Cleaner sorts your files from largest to smallest, which makes it easy to find what\u2019s taking up the most space. You\u2019ll usually find videos here since they take up much more storage than images. If you\u2019ve ever tried to <a href=\"\/blog\/find-large-videos-on-iphone\/\">sort videos by size<\/a> in the Photos app, you know it doesn\u2019t have this feature\u2014so this app picks up the slack and lets you quickly clean up unwanted large files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_remove_duplicate_photos_using_the_iphones_built-in_feature\"><\/span>Method 2: Remove Duplicate Photos Using the iPhone\u2019s Built-in Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>This is the default method available on your iPhone right out of the box. Use it if you only need to remove exact duplicates and don\u2019t mind deleting them manually.<\/div>\n<p>So, we\u2019ve already covered everything about this option\u2014the downsides, the limitations, and when it\u2019s useful. Now, let\u2019s actually see <b>how to delete duplicates on iPhone using the default method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b><em>Photos<\/em><\/b> app.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to <b><em>Utilities<\/em><\/b> and select <b><em>Duplicates<\/em><\/b>. If you don\u2019t see it, iOS may still be scanning, or it hasn\u2019t detected any exact duplicates yet.<\/li>\n<li>Review the detected duplicates\u2014iOS groups them together automatically.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <b><em>Merge<\/em><\/b> next to each duplicate group. This keeps the best-quality version and moves the rest to <b><em>Recently Deleted<\/em><\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat for all duplicate groups until your library is cleaned up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10440\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ios-duplicates-merge-col-i.jpeg\" alt=\"Tap Merge\" width=\"648\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>If you have a long list of duplicates, you don\u2019t have to merge them one by one. In the <b><em>Duplicates<\/em><\/b> album, tap <b>Select<\/b> in the top right corner, then tap <b>Select All<\/b> to merge everything at once. This speeds up the process and will remove duplicate photos on your iPhone in bulk. <\/div>\n<p>That\u2019s it! If you want to free up storage immediately, go to <em>Recently Deleted<\/em> and empty it.<\/p>\n<p>If this option missed the mark and didn\u2019t find all the duplicates you expected, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ios\/comments\/1fmwyk5\/ios_18_duplicate_photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you\u2019re not alone<\/a>. If that\u2019s the case, go to <b>Option A<\/b> (a third-party app might work better for you).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_delete_duplicate_photos_on_mac_syncing_with_iphone\"><\/span>Method 3: Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac (Syncing with iPhone)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>This option is basically the same as the previous one\u2014the only difference is that it might be more convenient to do it on a Mac instead of a small iPhone screen. If your <em>Photos<\/em> library is synced with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iCloud<\/a>, and you\u2019d rather use your computer, this method allows you to remove duplicates from your iPhone through the Mac\u2019s <em>Photos<\/em> app.<\/div>\n<p><b>How to delete duplicate photos on Mac (syncing with iPhone):<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b><em>Photos<\/em><\/b> app on your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <b><em>Library<\/em><\/b> in the sidebar, then scroll down and select <b><em>Duplicates<\/em><\/b>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10441 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mac-duplicates-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Select Duplicates\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1652\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Review the grouped duplicates\u2014just like on iPhone, macOS automatically detects exact copies.<\/li>\n<li>Click <b><em>Merge<\/em><\/b> next to a duplicate group. macOS will keep the highest-quality version and move the others to <b><em>Recently Deleted<\/em><\/b>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10442 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mac-duplicates-i-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Click Merge\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1652\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Repeat the process until you\u2019ve removed all unwanted duplicates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If your iPhone and Mac sync through <em>iCloud Photos<\/em>, any changes made on the Mac will automatically reflect on your iPhone (it just needs to be connected to the internet and given some time to sync).<\/p>\n<p>This method is ideal if you prefer to go through photos on a larger screen or if you find merging duplicates easier with a mouse and keyboard. But just like the iPhone\u2019s built-in tool, this method won\u2019t catch near-duplicates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_clear_duplicate_burst_photos_on_iphone_bonus_round\"><\/span>How to Clear Duplicate Burst Photos on iPhone (Bonus Round)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our guide wouldn\u2019t be complete if we didn\u2019t mention Burst photos. These won\u2019t get flagged as duplicates in the <em>Photos<\/em> app\u2019s <em>Duplicates<\/em> feature because they appear as one item in your library (with a stacked icon on them). But in reality, a Burst contains multiple nearly identical shots, all taking up iPhone storage.<\/p>\n<p>So, can they be called duplicates? Our answer is <em>yes<\/em>. If you don\u2019t need all those extra shots, you can leave only one and free up storage. <b>Here\u2019s how to delete duplicate burst images:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b><em>Photos<\/em><\/b> app.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to the <b><em>Bursts<\/em><\/b> album under <b><em>Media Types<\/em><\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on a Burst photo to open it.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <b><em>Burst(n)<\/em><\/b> at the top of the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Swipe through the shots and pick the best one(s) to keep. iOS may suggest the sharpest images, but you can manually select your favorite.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <b><em>Done<\/em><\/b> and choose <b><em>Keep Only Favorites<\/em><\/b>. This deletes the extra shots while keeping the one(s) you selected.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-10444\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ios-burst-col-i.jpeg\" alt=\"Choose Keep Only Favorite\" width=\"648\" height=\"700\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--danger\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>Unlike the previous methods, <b>deleted Burst shots won\u2019t go to Recently Deleted<\/b>. Once you discard the extra images and keep only your selected favorites, the unwanted shots are permanently removed from your device. There\u2019s no way to recover them later, so double-check your selection.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_to_do_when_you_cant_delete_duplicates\"><\/span>What to Do When You Can\u2019t Delete Duplicates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, deleting duplicate photos on an iPhone is simple\u2014until it\u2019s not. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/applehelp\/comments\/1fk1ktd\/why_are_there_duplicate_photos_that_i_cant_delete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Some people run into an issue where certain duplicates won\u2019t delete<\/a>, no matter what they try. If you\u2019re stuck with duplicate photos that won\u2019t go away, here are a few possible reasons and how to fix them.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve synced your iPhone with a computer, and the \u201cDelete after import\u201d option wasn\u2019t enabled, you may now have both the original and a synced copy of every photo. These synced duplicates won\u2019t have a delete option on your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p><b>What you can try:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Delete the originals<\/b> \u2013 Enable <b>\u201cDelete after import\u201d<\/b> when syncing next time to remove the extra copies.<\/li>\n<li><b>Resync with no photos selected<\/b> \u2013 Connect your iPhone to the computer and sync again, but this time, don\u2019t select any photos to sync back onto your iPhone. This should remove the duplicates while keeping the originals on your Mac or PC.<\/li>\n<li><b>Switch to iCloud Photos<\/b> \u2013 If you use iCloud Photos, edits and deletions sync automatically across all devices, preventing duplicate issues caused by manual syncing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"nut\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"in_a_nutshell\"><\/span>In a Nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s the short version and gist of it all. You have a couple of ways to remove duplicate photos on an iPhone:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Easiest &amp; fastest method<\/b> \u2013 Use a <a href=\"\/blog\/iphone-cleaner-apps\/\">free storage cleaner app<\/a> like <em>Clever Cleaner<\/em> to automatically find and delete exact and similar duplicates for free in one tap.<\/li>\n<li><b>Built-in iPhone method<\/b> \u2013 Open <em>Photos<\/em> &gt; <em>Albums<\/em> &gt; <em>Duplicates<\/em>, then tap <em>Merge<\/em> to remove exact duplicates. This method won\u2019t detect near-duplicates, and photos might take a while to appear here.<\/li>\n<li><b>Mac cleanup option<\/b> \u2013 If you sync with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iCloud<\/a>, use <em>Photos<\/em> on a Mac to remove duplicates the same way as on iPhone but with a bigger screen for easier management.<\/li>\n<li><b>Burst photos<\/b> \u2013 Photos made in Burst mode can be considered duplicates too. To clear them: Open <em>Photos<\/em> &gt; <em>Albums<\/em> &gt; <em>Bursts<\/em>, tap a burst, then tap <em>Burst(n)<\/em>. Swipe through the shots, pick the best one(s) to keep, and tap <em>Done<\/em> &gt; <em>Keep Only Favorites<\/em> to delete the rest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"why_do_duplicate_photos_appear_on_my_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq1\">\r\n                Why do duplicate photos appear 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=\"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                 In our experience, duplicates usually happen for a few common reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>User error<\/b> \u2013 People often save or import the same photo multiple times without realizing it.<\/li>\n<li><b>Third-party apps<\/b> \u2013 Photo editors, messaging apps, and cloud storage services can save copies of the same image.<\/li>\n<li><b>Restoring from backups<\/b> \u2013 When setting up a new iPhone or restoring from an old backup, duplicates sometimes appear if photos were backed up from different sources.<\/li>\n<li><b>Near-duplicates from long photo sessions<\/b> \u2013 If you take dozens of shots of the same scene.<\/li>\n<li><b>Auto HDR on older iPhones<\/b> \u2013 Some older iPhone models (like iPhone XS or iPhone XR) can save both the regular photo and the HDR version, which will create a duplicate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\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=\"will_deleting_duplicates_in_the_photos_app_delete_them_from_icloud_as_well\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq2\">\r\n                Will deleting duplicates in the Photos app delete them from iCloud as well?\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                Yes, if you&#8217;re using iCloud Photos, deleting a duplicate photo from your iPhone&#8217;s Photos app also removes it from iCloud. This feature ensures your photo library remains consistent across all devices connected to your iCloud account. However, it&#8217;s important to remember that this action is irreversible, so make sure you want to delete a photo before you do so.\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=\"can_duplicates_reappear_after_i_delete_them\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq3\">\r\n                Can duplicates reappear after I 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=\"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                Duplicates can reappear if the same photo is uploaded or synced more than once from different sources. To avoid this, it&#8217;s important to manage your photos consistently across all devices and cloud services. Regular checks and manual organizing of your photo library can also help in preventing the reoccurrence of duplicates.\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=\"will_manually_deleting_duplicate_photos_affect_the_quality_of_the_remaining_photos\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq4\">\r\n                Will manually deleting duplicate photos affect the quality of the remaining photos?\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                No, if you manually <a href=\"\/blog\/merge-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/\">merge duplicates<\/a> in the Duplicates album, it doesn\u2019t affect the quality of the remaining photos. When you tap <em>Merge<\/em>, iOS keeps the highest-quality version and removes the extras. It doesn\u2019t compress, downgrade, or modify the saved image. If duplicates have different metadata (like edits or file formats), iOS retains the most complete version.\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=\"is_there_a_way_to_prevent_duplicates_from_occurring_in_the_first_place\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq5\">\r\n                Is there a way to prevent duplicates from occurring in the first place?\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                Yes, plenty of ways exist to avoid this issue before it even starts. Managing your photo imports and syncs carefully helps a lot\u2014don\u2019t sync the same photos from multiple devices or cloud services. Keeping your library organized also makes a big difference.<\/p>\n<p>A few tweaks to iPhone settings help too. On older iPhones, turning off Auto HDR stops your phone from saving both HDR and non-HDR versions of the same shot. Also, make sure to avoid Burst mode.<\/p>\n<p>You can read more about it in our full guide on <a href=\"\/blog\/stop-duplicate-photos-on-iphone\/\">how to stop duplicate photos on iPhone<\/a>.\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=\"can_i_remove_duplicate_photos_on_iphone_for_free\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq6\">\r\n                Can I remove duplicate photos on iPhone for free?\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                Absolutely! Every option in our guide\u2014whether using the built-in <em>Duplicates<\/em> feature or a third-party app (we specifically picked a good free one)\u2014lets you clean duplicate photos on your iPhone for $0.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Noticed many duplicate photos in your library? Want to quickly get rid of them? That\u2019s exactly what you\u2019ll find here. We will demonstrate three ways to delete duplicate photos on an iPhone using the latest iOS 18. If you\u2019re still on iOS 17 or even iOS 16,\u00a0 that\u2019s OK\u2014these methods will work too. 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