{"id":48179,"date":"2025-06-16T21:56:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T21:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=48179"},"modified":"2025-07-31T13:23:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:23:53","slug":"how-to-find-duplicate-files-introducing-auslogics-duplicate-file-finder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-duplicate-files-introducing-auslogics-duplicate-file-finder\/","title":{"rendered":"[REVIEW] Auslogics Duplicate File Finder\u2014Remove Duplicates in One Click"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&rsquo;ve created thousands of screenshots for my tech guides, many of which I&rsquo;ve had to recreate and reuse. Auslogics Duplicate File Finder is what I turn to whenever it&rsquo;s time to clean up the clutter and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-organize-files-on-your-computer-tricks-for-everyday-use\/\">maintain an organized storage space.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like me, you need to seek out and eliminate these duplicates if you want to avoid slow performance, storage issues, and digital chaos.<\/p>\n<p>Auslogics Duplicate File Finder offers a user-focused and uncomplicated way to find and remove redundant files for free. With it, you can search multiple drives at once to check if you have duplicate files scattered across different locations.<\/p>\n<p>There are numerous other capabilities that I&rsquo;ll show you. I&rsquo;ll also review the tool&rsquo;s pricing, discuss its downsides, compare it to competitors, and provide a step-by-step guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-remove-duplicate-files-in-windows\/\">how to find and remove duplicates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">TL;DR: Summary<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Auslogics Duplicate File Finder offers customizable controls for finding duplicate files that may or may not have been named similarly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The tool helped me remove duplicate files and photos to save valuable storage space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">It works for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The free version is enough for system-wide and external drive deduplication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">But the paid version offers file type scanning, more auto-select features, EXIF and ID3 scans, the program&rsquo;s rescue center, and other advanced perks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Free and paid users can choose from various scan options to streamline duplicate file detection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The default and custom ignore lists ensure system files and other critical items are untouched.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>Is Auslogics Duplicate File Finder Compatible with Your Computer?<\/h2>\n<p>\nYes, if you use a Windows PC. The program is fully compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7. Unfortunately, you can&rsquo;t use the tool on Linux, macOS, or mobile devices.<\/p>\n<p>What are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/duplicate-file-finder\/ajax\/requirements\/\"><b>system requirements<\/b><\/a>?\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operating system<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or 11 (both 32-bit and 64-bit)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Processor<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> Minimum 1 GHz (2.4 GHz recommended)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>RAM<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> At least 256 MB<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disk space<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> 51 MB<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommended screen resolution<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> 1000&#215;675 or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Much Does Auslogics Duplicate File Finder Cost?<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe pro version costs $29.99 for three PCs (USA). However, the free tier was always enough to meet my deduplication needs. It offers more options than other freeware, like <a href=\"https:\/\/pcmanager.microsoft.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Microsoft&rsquo;s PC Manager<\/a>, dupeGuru, and AllDup.<\/p>\n<p>I could comfortably search for duplicates on any drive, find replicas with different names, create ignore lists, and use the context menu integration. I switched to the Pro version only to utilize the tool&rsquo;s EXIF and ID3 tag scanning features, auto-select duplicates, and permanently delete files on occasion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">That said, paying users still get other perks, such as the benefit of using the Rescue Center, restricting scans to specific file types, and filtering results by <em>Other file types<\/em>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>But here&rsquo;s the thing: the program&rsquo;s price tag is among the most competitive in the industry, as the competition costs significantly more. For example, the Pro version of <a href=\"https:\/\/toolbox.easeus.com\/dupfiles-cleaner\/#comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner<\/a> costs $49.95 (3 PCs per year), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashisoft.com\/purchase.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ashisoft Duplicate File Finder<\/a> costs $39 for one PC.<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a quick cost comparison between Auslogics Duplicate File Finder and its main competitors:\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Program<\/th>\n<th>Free version<\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Auslogics Duplicate File Finder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Available (Scan and delete)<\/td>\n<td>$29.99 for 3 PCs*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Available (Scans only)<\/td>\n<td>$49.95 for 3 PCs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ashisoft Duplicate File Finder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Available (Scans only)<\/td>\n<td>$39\/year for 1 PC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Duplicate Cleaner Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Limited trial period (7 days)<\/td>\n<td>$45 for 1 PC (VAT not included)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">*&nbsp;Price depends on your country of origin. The current price is for the USA market. Please check the actual price <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/duplicate-file-finder\/\">on the product page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\nIf you don&rsquo;t have any need to access advanced features like EXIF- and ID3-based scans, the free version of Auslogics Duplicate File Finder will adequately help you remove redundant files.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_main\" data-cta-type=\"main\" data-cta-position=\"top\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__heading lazyload\" data-bg=\"\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/auslogics-milenium\/assets\/images\/icons\/product\/duplicate-file-finder.svg\">Download Auslogics Duplicate File Finder<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text\">The easiest way to sort through images, music, videos, and other personal files to remove duplicate copies and free up disk space.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/duplicate-file-finder\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/duplicate-file-finder\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>&#8195;&#8194;\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>How Fast Is Auslogics Duplicate File Finder?<\/h2>\n<p>\nSpeed is one of the defining metrics for any duplicate file finder, and Auslogics Duplicate File Finder objectively excels at it. Whether you&rsquo;re using an SSD or HDD with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fat32-vs-exfat-vs-ntfs-which-file-format-is-best-for-your-drive\/\">FAT32, ExFAT, or NTFS format<\/a>, the tool&rsquo;s scans are rapid. While searches ran faster on my speedy SSD, I couldn&rsquo;t complain about the performance on my older computer that has a 1 TB hard disk drive.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, scans may take longer if you&rsquo;re searching multiple drives at once, but the time difference does not stretch to inconvenient levels.<\/p>\n<p>What&rsquo;s more, you can allow the search to continue in the background while you do something else, and you&rsquo;ll be notified when it is complete.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Scanning-process-2.png\" alt=\"Scan for duplicate files with Auslogics Duplicate File Finder\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>How Accurate Is Auslogics Duplicate File Finder?<\/h2>\n<p>\nVery accurate. The tool uses advanced algorithms to analyze file contents down to their digital makeup. That way, it can detect duplicates with different names. One method includes assessing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/support\/programmable\/articles\/000078103.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">MD5 checksums<\/a>, 32-character hexadecimal numbers used to create each file&rsquo;s unique identity.<\/p>\n<p>If two files have the same MD5 checksum, they will be flagged as duplicates. The program also uses EXIF and ID3 tags for images and audio files to further identify replicas. These are metadata information, added to these files by their creators, such as how and when images and audio content are created, location data, image resolution and compression, audio codec, and much more.\n<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Notable Features of Auslogics Duplicate File Finder?<\/h2>\n<p>\nLet&rsquo;s break down the tool&rsquo;s interface and best features. But first, here&rsquo;s a quick look at the app&rsquo;s pros and cons:<\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons\">\r\n<div class=\"pros-cons__choose\">\r\n<div class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros:<\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list_pros\">\r\n \t<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Fast scans<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Crisp interface<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Multiple scan options<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Ignore lists to avoid system files and other custom locations and items<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Scan result filters<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">EXIF and ID3 scans<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Generous free features<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"pros-cons__avoid\">\r\n<div class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons:<\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list_cons\">\r\n\t<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">Only available on Windows<\/li>\n<li class=\"pros-cons__item\">The Ask a Question privilege is limited<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_PC.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Interface and ease of use<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>\nAuslogics Duplicate File Finder offers one of the cleanest and most user-friendly interfaces, even for non-tech-savvy people.<\/p>\n<p>The giant blue <em>Start Scan<\/em> button is hard to miss, and it&rsquo;s all you need to click to start searching for duplicate files. Once you hit the button, you can select <em>Search<\/em> to begin the scan with the default settings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Start-scan.png\" alt=\"Click Start Scan\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If you want to choose your own preferences instead, the tool allows you to check and uncheck various boxes under its <i>Select Search Criteria <\/i> page. It preloads your drives and folders in a tree-like structure, just like File Explorer&rsquo;s left navigation pane. This layout makes the program feel familiar and allows you to easily select specific folders to scan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Interface-2.png\" alt=\"If you want to choose your own preferences instead, the tool allows you to check and uncheck various boxes under its Select Search Criteria page\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The menu bar, like File Explorer&rsquo;s, also provides drop-down menus that allow users to access various areas and extra features within the application, such as the <em>Settings<\/em> page and <em>Rescue Center<\/em> from the <em>File<\/em> menu, links to various Auslogics resources through <em>Help<\/em>, and app tabs through the <em>Pages<\/em> menu.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The options you see through the <em>Pages<\/em> menu are the same as the tabs under the menu bar. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Interface-3-menu-bar.png\" alt=\"The options you see through the Pages menu are the same as the tabs under the menu bar\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Enterprises.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Default scan settings<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>\nFor casual users, the default settings are safe, sensible, and sufficient. Here&rsquo;s what they look like:<\/p>\n<p><b>&#10145;&#65039; <\/b><strong>Ignore files smaller than 1 MB:<\/strong> The program will not show you duplicates whose file sizes are below 1 MB<\/p>\n<p><b>&#10145;&#65039; <\/b><strong>Ignore file dates:<\/strong> The program will ignore modification\/creation dates when searching for duplicates<\/p>\n<p><b>&#10145;&#65039; <\/b><strong>Ignore hidden files:<\/strong> Hidden files, like system files, will be ignored<\/p>\n<p><b>&#10145;&#65039; <\/b><strong>Search for all file names:<\/strong> The program will not limit the search to specific&nbsp;names<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Default-settings.png\" alt=\"Auslogics Duplicate File Finder's default settings are safe, sensible, and sufficient\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Route.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Scan filters<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>\nThose who enjoy tinkering will appreciate the ability to customize search parameters, filter results, and preview duplicates before deleting them. And as I learned, it&rsquo;s best to check and uncheck some boxes, depending on the type of duplicates you want to catch.<\/p>\n<p>With the Pro version, I can limit searches to specific file types using the presets on the first scan page. However, the free version allowed me to customize size limits and select other parameters, such as <em>Ignore File Names<\/em>, <em>Ignore File Dates<\/em>, and <em>Ignore Hidden Files<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Important!<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you want to find duplicate files with different names from the original, ensure you check the <i>Ignore File Names <\/i> checkbox. Ignoring file creation and modification dates can also leave some duplicates untouched, but choosing this option depends on whether you need later versions of specific files. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>You can also do the following:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose not to search in subfolders<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Search with specific filenames, such as files whose names contain letters you specify<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Safety-and-Data-Security.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Ignore lists<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>\nIgnore lists contain folders and file masks that tell the program what to avoid during scans. You can find the Auslogics Duplicate File Finder&rsquo;s list of ignored files and folders by selecting <em>Options &amp; Settings &gt; Setting<\/em>s and clicking <em>Ignore Lists<\/em> in the left pane of the <em>Settings<\/em> page.<\/p>\n<p>File masks are parameters used to define files that should be ignored. You can enter specific file names, such as <em>System.dat<\/em>, or use wildcards like <em>*<\/em> to exclude file categories. For example, <i>*.exe <\/i> tells the tool to ignore every <i>.exe <\/i> file.<\/p>\n<p>Clicking the <i>Add Folder <\/i> button at the bottom of the list allows you to mark any folder for scan exemptions. This could be a game or program folder installed in a custom location. To add a file mask, click the arrow beside the <i>Add Folder <\/i> button and select <i>Add Mask<\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">While you can remove any item from <em>Ignore Lists<\/em>, it is recommended not to tamper with default entries, as the list is designed to ensure the tool does not display critical system files, drivers, and program files during scans. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ignore-lists.png\" alt=\"Clicking the Add Folder button at the bottom of the list allows you to mark any folder for scan exemptions\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_App.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Automatic duplicate selections<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>\nMany duplicate finders allow you to automatically select duplicates after scans, but Auslogics Duplicate File Finder offers more automated options. The tool allows you to:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Auto-select duplicates in all groups<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> Regular automatic selection. Picks every duplicate in a scanning session.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Select duplicates by modification date<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> This option allows you to choose files based on when they were last edited or viewed. This way, you can keep the original or the latest versions, depending on what you want.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Select all duplicates by file extension<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> If your current scan produces different file types, you can use this option to select duplicates within a category, such as photos, videos, or even audio, based on their extensions.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Invert selection in all groups<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> Selects the opposite of whatever you may have auto-selected. For example, if you auto-selected every duplicate by earliest modification dates, the invert selection option will change your selections to the latest modification dates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The <i>Select Files in Group <\/i> menu affects only the selected group, while the <i>Select Files in All Groups <\/i> button affects every duplicate group.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Autoselect-in-all-groups.png\" alt=\"The Select Files in Group menu affects only the selected group, while the Select Files in All Groups button affects every duplicate group\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Interface.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Deleting duplicate files<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe app offers safe and irreversible delete options. I was always okay with deleting to the Windows Recycle Bin when using the free version. However, I&rsquo;ve found occasional use for the permanent delete option since upgrading to the Pro version.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, it&rsquo;s better to use the Rescue Center or Recycle Bin option when deleting duplicates whose originals are quite important. That way, you can easily restore versions that you erroneously deleted. However, for files you&rsquo;re sure you never want to see again, you can use the permanent delete option.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Delete-options.png\" alt=\"Generally, it&rsquo;s better to use the Rescue Center or Recycle Bin option when deleting duplicates whose originals are quite important\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Safety-and-Data-Security.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Rescue Center<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe Rescue Center is the tool&rsquo;s version of the Windows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-guide-how-to-remove-recycle-bin-from-desktop-on-windows-pc\/\">Recycle Bin<\/a>. It allows you to keep deleted files on your drive for a specific period before they are permanently deleted. However, you can still opt to send duplicates to Windows&rsquo; Recycle Bin if you prefer that method. Unlike the Recycle Bin, the Rescue Center offers more customization options.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose how long files will stay on your drive before they are deleted, the folder where files are saved, and the percentage of storage space allocated to the backup folder.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rescue-center.png\" alt=\"Rescue Center is the tool&rsquo;s version of the Windows Recycle Bin\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>After removing duplicates, you can press <em>File &gt; Rescue Center<\/em> to manage your backups.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rescue-Center-delete.png\" alt=\"After removing duplicates, you can press File &gt; Rescue Center to manage your backups\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The tool also has a <em>Restore Points<\/em> tab where you can create, remove, or use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-windows\/\">Windows restore points<\/a>. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Compatibility.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Windows context menu integration<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe program allows you to add a <em>Scan for Duplicates<\/em> option in the Windows context menu. That way, you can right-click a drive or folder to check whether it contains duplicates. This feature also works with external storage devices and synced cloud drives and folders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The tool will use the search options you selected for your last scan to perform context menu searches. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how to activate this feature:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>File <\/i> and select <i>Settings<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <i>Integration <\/i> on the <em>Settings<\/em> page.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the right pane and select the checkbox for <i>Add the &lsquo;Find Duplicates&rsquo; command to the Windows Explorer context menu<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>OK<\/i> at the bottom of the page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rescue-Center-delete-1.png\" alt=\"Click Ok at the bottom of the page\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you use Windows 11, you must expand the context menu by clicking <i>Show more options <\/i> to see the integrated button.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Context-menu-integrations.png\" alt=\"If you use Windows 11, you must expand the context menu by clicking Show more options to see the integrated button\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Fair-Performance-Evaluation.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">App preferences<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>\nThe settings environment allows you to do more than tweak ignore lists, modify Rescue Center options, and integrate deduplication in the context menu. If you select the <em>General<\/em> tab, you can choose the types of notifications you receive, choose whether the program starts at launch, and select what happens when you press the <em>X<\/em> button.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Settings-General.png\" alt=\"If you select the General tab, you can choose the types of notifications you receive\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The <em>View<\/em> section allows you to change the application&rsquo;s size (interface and texts) and choose whether or not to show file previews and scan hidden folders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/View-tab.png\" alt=\"The View section allows you to change the application&rsquo;s size (interface and texts) and choose whether or not to show file previews and scan hidden folders\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Connections.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Search synced folders<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>\nI back up some of my screenshots as files on Google Drive but still end up uploading multiple duplicates. While there are other dedicated methods for finding and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/simple-guide-how-to-find-and-delete-duplicates-in-google-photos-and-google-drive-on-windows-like-a-pro\/\">deleting duplicates on cloud storage<\/a>, Auslogics Duplicate File Finder is the more convenient option for me, as I sync Google Drive with my PC.<\/p>\n<p>The tool scans your Google folder like any other regular drive. The context menu feature also works. If it&rsquo;s activated, you can right-click your <em>Google Drive<\/em> folder from File Explorer and select <em>Scan for Duplicates<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>This method also works with other synced cloud services, such as Dropbox and OneDrive. You can also select cloud folders from the tool when running scans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cloud-folders-2.png\" alt=\"You can also select cloud folders from the tool when running scans\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The program may have to download synced files in some cases, especially when scanning for EXIF and ID3 tags. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><div class=\"benefit\">\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__image\">\r\n            <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Benefits_Business.png\" alt=\"IMG\" class=\"lazyload\"\/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"benefits__title\">Reports<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"benefits__content\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>\nYou can always click the <em>View Reports<\/em> button after removing duplicates to see a summary in your browser about how much space was saved and details of the removed files. You don&rsquo;t need an internet connection, as the browser loads an HTML file from your hard drive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-view-report-after-scan.png\" alt=\"You can always click the View Reports button after removing duplicates to see a summary in your browser about how much space was saved and details of the removed files\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Browser-report-page-after-clicking-view-report.png\" alt=\"You don&rsquo;t need an internet connection, as the browser loads a HTML file from your hard drive\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_main\" data-cta-type=\"main\" data-cta-position=\"middle\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__heading lazyload\" data-bg=\"\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/auslogics-milenium\/assets\/images\/icons\/product\/duplicate-file-finder.svg\">Download Auslogics Duplicate File Finder<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text\">The easiest way to sort through images, music, videos and other personal files to remove duplicate copies and free up disk space.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/duplicate-file-finder\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/duplicate-file-finder\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>&#8195;&#8194;\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>How to Find Duplicate Files with Auslogics Duplicate File Finder<\/h2>\n<p>\nMy first scanning experience taught me to make the best of the Ignore Lists feature. While I didn&rsquo;t delete any sensitive files, I was terrified to see duplicates from some of my game folders. Deleting any of those would have been catastrophic.<\/p>\n<p>So, before performing any scan, you must define your untouchables. These are folders apart from the tool&rsquo;s default exclusion that should not be tampered with in any way. Such folders may include custom installation locations (like game folders) and critical system backups (such as image files).<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you haven&rsquo;t already installed the program, open the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/duplicate-file-finder\/\">Auslogics Duplicate File Finder<\/a> webpage and click the <i>Free Download <\/i> button.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Head to Step 5 if the tool is already installed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Free-download.png\" alt=\"If you haven&rsquo;t already installed the program, open the Auslogics Duplicate File Finder webpage and click the Free Download button\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Run the <em>.exe<\/em> file once the download is complete. The process takes only a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Finish<\/i> and allow the program to run.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-finish-after-installing.png\" alt=\"Click Finish and allow the program to run\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, go to the <em>File<\/em> menu at the top of the window and click <i>Settings<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the <i>Ignore Lists <\/i> tab in the left pane of the <em>Settings<\/em> page.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <i>Add Folder<\/i> button and select your preferred folders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"width: 1920px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-48179-1\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Add-folder-to-Ignore-List.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Add-folder-to-Ignore-List.mp4\">https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Add-folder-to-Ignore-List.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Select the <em>Add Mask<\/em> option to manually enter the types of extensions that shouldn&rsquo;t be scanned.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <em>OK<\/em> button once you&rsquo;re done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nNow, let me show you how to use the tool and teach you different scanning methods:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <i>Start Scan <\/i> button after launching the program.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, go to the middle pane and select the drives or folders you intend to scan.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On the right side, you can customize your scan preferences by making selections and clicking the <em>Next<\/em> button:\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The first search criteria page allows you to decide which file types to scan.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The second page contains controls for file sizes. You can choose to ignore files larger or smaller than specific sizes.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On the third page, you can choose whether to ignore file names, dates, hidden files, and subfolders.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The last page is where you can add the contents of filenames that you can remember.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Search-criteria.gif\" alt=\"The last page is where you can add the contents of filenames that you can remember\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <i>Search <\/i>button once you&rsquo;re done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you click <i>Search <\/i>without selecting preferences, you&rsquo;ll be using the default options, which may leave out some files. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Once the scan is complete, manually go through the list to select the duplicates you want to delete. You can click <i>Select Files in All Groups <\/i> and use any auto-select option if you&rsquo;re on the Pro version. The free version allows you to mass-select duplicates of the same file type.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Remember!<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can use the filter option in the left pane to select the types of files you want to see. The <i>More filters <\/i> menu allows you to filter by data and size. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Post-scan-filter.png\" alt=\"You can use the filter option in the left pane to select the types of files you want to see\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <em>Delete Selected Files<\/em> button and choose whether to permanently delete your selections, send them to the Recycle Bin, or use the Rescue Center, depending on your version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Auto-select-in-all-groups.png\" alt=\"Click the Delete Selected Files button and choose whether to permanently delete your selections\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The program displays an overview once it has completed the removal. If you deleted files using the file type filter, you can click <i>Select More Duplicates <\/i> to delete the rest. The <em>View Report<\/em> button also allows you to view details about the session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Click-view-report-after-scan.png\" alt=\"click Select More Duplicates\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you send your duplicates to the Recycle Bin or Rescue Center, you won&rsquo;t see the results of deleting these files on your hard drive&rsquo;s free space. You can permanently delete the files by selecting <em>Permanently<\/em> under <em>Delete Selected Files<\/em>, emptying your Recycle Bin, or deleting backups in the Rescue Center. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>To get to the Rescue Center, click <i>File <\/i>and select <i>Rescue Center<\/i>. After that, select the backup and click <i>Delete<\/i>, then <em>OK<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rescue-Center-delete-2.png\" alt=\"To get to the Rescue Center, click File and select Rescue Center. After that, select the backup and click Delete\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>As you can see, I was able to get rid of 10 GB of data from my secondary hard drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Before-and-after-scanning.png\" alt=\"Free up space with Auslogics Duplicate File Finder\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>How Does Auslogics Duplicate File Finder Fare Against the Competition?<\/h2>\n<p>\nAuslogics Duplicate File Finder competes against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ranked-the-best-free-duplicate-file-finder-tools-for-windows-pcs\/\">top duplicate finders<\/a> in the free and paid categories. For example, its free version offers photo and video previews, whereas free tools like Microsoft&rsquo;s PC Manager and dupeGuru don&rsquo;t.<\/p>\n<p>In the paid category, it offers every function you can get from competitors without asking you to pay as much. Here&rsquo;s an overview:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Auslogics Duplicate File Finder vs. <span style=\"color: #008000;\">free duplicate file finders<\/span><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Features<\/th>\n<th>Auslogics Duplicate File Finder<\/th>\n<th>dupeGuru<\/th>\n<th>Microsoft PC Manager<\/th>\n<th>AllDup<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Fast, even on filled-up hard drives<\/td>\n<td>Can be slow when searching entire drives<\/td>\n<td>Quite fast<\/td>\n<td>It can also be slow when searching bulky storage drives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>File previews<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Yes (supports numerous file types, including Excel and Word documents)<\/td>\n<td>No (must double-click each file)<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Custom selections<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Multiple<\/td>\n<td>Few<\/td>\n<td>Very limited<\/td>\n<td>Multiple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ease of use<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Beginner-friendly<\/td>\n<td>The interface is not user-friendly<\/td>\n<td>Simple and straightforward<\/td>\n<td>Dated and overwhelming interface with a steep learning curve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Safety mechanisms<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Excludes sensitive folders by default and allows users to add more files and folders to the ignore lists<\/li>\n<li>Allows users to send deleted files to the Recycle Bin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited exclusions<\/li>\n<li>Has an ignore list, but it can be difficult to locate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>Excludes sensitive files but lacks controls<\/td>\n<td>Excludes sensitive system and program folders, but can also scan certain critical areas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Auslogics Duplicate File Finder vs. <span style=\"color: #993300;\">paid duplicate file finders<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Features<\/th>\n<th>Auslogics Duplicate File Finder<\/th>\n<th>EaseUS DupFiles Cleaner<\/th>\n<th>Ashisoft Duplicate Files Finder<\/th>\n<th>Duplicate Cleaner Pro 5<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>User interface<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Clean, intuitive, and beginner-friendly<\/td>\n<td>Crisp and easy to use<\/td>\n<td>User-friendly interface, but the app can be unstable<\/td>\n<td>Can be overwhelming for beginners<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Industry standard speed, especially when scanning large drives with many files<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Can be bogged down by many files and large drives<\/li>\n<li>Only the paid version can delete or move duplicates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>Scanning can be slow when searching large files and folders<\/td>\n<td>Fast, but speed may be impacted during deep scans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Customization options<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Offers the most scanning options<\/td>\n<td>Only 3 scan options<\/td>\n<td>Multiple scan options, but users are not allowed to delete, copy, or move duplicates with the free version<\/td>\n<td>Multiple scan options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Free features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>&#9989; Set custom search criteria, such as file size limits, file dates or subfolders handling, and partial name matching<\/p>\n<p>&#9989; Filter search results by file type<\/p>\n<p>&#9989; Customize ignore lists<\/p>\n<p>&#9989; Auto-select file types<\/p>\n<p>&#9989; Send selected duplicates to the Recycle Bin<\/p>\n<p>&#9989; Locate duplicates<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; Auto-select duplicates by date<\/td>\n<td>&#9989; Scan files and photos<\/p>\n<p>&#9989; Exclude folders (via presets only)<\/p>\n<p>&#9989; Drag and drop folders for scanning<\/p>\n<p>&#9989; Select folders via the File Explorer dialog<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; Customize ignore lists<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; Locate duplicates<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; Multiple filter options for search results<\/td>\n<td>&#9989; Search by folder, music, and file type<\/p>\n<p>&#9989; Drag-and-drop option<\/p>\n<p>&#9989; Extensive filter options<\/p>\n<p>&#9989; Customize ignore lists and protections<\/p>\n<p>&#10060; Delete or move duplicates<\/td>\n<td>&#10060; Every Pro feature is free for only 7 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lowest price tier<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$9.09 for 3 PCs, with every advanced feature included<\/td>\n<td>$39.95\/year for 1 PC<\/td>\n<td>$39\/year for 1 PC<\/td>\n<td>$41.86 for 1 PC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Verdict: Is Auslogics Duplicate File Finder Worth It?<\/h2>\n<p>\nAuslogics Duplicate File Finder is the easiest option to recommend for people who want to:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reclaim storage space without spending too much<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Run fast scans even on bloated storage drives<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Install a lightweight application with a small installation footprint<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Run complicated files when the filenames of duplicates and originals may be different<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nHowever, your needs and the program may not match if you want the following:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Find duplicate files on Google Photos and iCloud Photos<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Find duplicates on Linux, macOS, and mobile platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Do Users Feel About Auslogics Duplicate File Finder?<\/h2>\n<p>\nPeople who use Auslogics Duplicate File Finder to find and remove duplicate photos and files on Windows never get disappointed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.auslogics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The tool&rsquo;s reviews<\/a> from real-world users are generally favorable.<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s what people say:<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/User-review-1.png\" alt=\"Auslogics Duplicate File Finder review\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/User-review-2.png\" alt=\"Auslogics Duplicate File Finder review\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_main\" data-cta-type=\"main\" data-cta-position=\"bottom\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__heading lazyload\" data-bg=\"\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/auslogics-milenium\/assets\/images\/icons\/product\/duplicate-file-finder.svg\">Download Auslogics Duplicate File Finder<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text\">The easiest way to sort through images, music, videos and other personal files to remove duplicate copies and free up disk space.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/duplicate-file-finder\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/duplicate-file-finder\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>&#8195;&#8194;\r\n        <a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h2>Auslogics Duplicate File Finder: Simple, Straightforward, and Free<\/h2>\n<p>\nAuslogics Duplicate File Finder isn&rsquo;t burdened with unnecessary frills or upsell traps. Its single goal is to locate identical files and help you reclaim space, and it does so with a clean interface and snappy performance. The program uses intelligent algorithms to detect duplicate photos, videos, documents, and other file types&mdash;even when names don&rsquo;t match.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s also comforting that the app sends files to the Recycle Bin by default, giving you a safety net in case you change your mind.<\/p>\n<p>Let us know what you think about the tool!\n<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Is Auslogics Duplicate File Finder safe?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes. The tool exempts critical folders and files by default and allows users to add custom files and folders to ignore lists. The free option sends duplicates to the Recycle Bin so you can restore files deleted by mistake.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Is Auslogics Duplicate File Finder free?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes. The tool&rsquo;s free version contains features that beat other free duplicate file finders. Users can find duplicates, utilize filtering options after scans, send folders and files to ignore lists, and delete multiple duplicate files simultaneously.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Is Auslogics Duplicate File Finder a good duplicate finder for Windows?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes. The tool is compatible with every Windows version. It works smoothly without lag, doesn&rsquo;t use up system resources, and only requires small storage space.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Does Auslogics Duplicate File Finder work on network drives?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tNo. The program&rsquo;s developers disabled this feature due to security reasons.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Does Auslogics Duplicate File Finder work with cloud storage?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes, if your cloud service is synced with your computer and appears as a drive. However, it does not scan web-based files that are not synced. Depending on the type of scan you&rsquo;re running, the tool might also download some synced files.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How often should I run it?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThat depends on how often you download or create files. I run it once a month to keep things clean. If you&rsquo;re constantly moving files around or saving stuff, every couple of weeks might work better for you.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over time, a clutter of duplicate files slows down your PC, affecting performance and stability. 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