Google Photos does not have a built-in feature to directly use Duplicate Photo Cleaner. However, there is a workaround that allows you to use Duplicate Photo Cleaner to scan your Google Photos library. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Connect your Google Photos to Google Drive: Start by connecting your Google Photos account to Google Drive. This can be done by going to the Google Photos settings and enabling the “Google Drive” option. This will create a folder named “Google Photos” in your Google Drive.
2. Download your Google Photos folder: Once your Google Photos account is linked to Google Drive, you can download your photos folder to your computer. To do this, open Google Drive in your web browser, locate the “Google Photos” folder, right-click on it, and choose the “Download” option. This will download a ZIP file containing all your photos and videos.
3. Extract the downloaded ZIP file: After the ZIP file is downloaded, extract its contents to a location on your computer. This will create a folder with all your photos and videos from Google Photos.
4. Install and run Duplicate Photo Cleaner: If you haven’t already, download and install Duplicate Photo Cleaner on your computer. Once installed, open the software.
5. Add the Google Photos folder to Duplicate Photo Cleaner: In Duplicate Photo Cleaner, click on the “Add Photos” button to add the folder you extracted from the downloaded ZIP file. Browse to the location where you extracted the Google Photos folder and select it. This will add the folder to Duplicate Photo Cleaner for scanning.
6. Scan for duplicate photos: After adding the Google Photos folder, click on the “Start Scan” button in Duplicate Photo Cleaner. The software will analyze the contents of the folder and identify duplicate photos, similar images, and even edited versions of the same photo.
7. Review and manage duplicate photos: Once the scan is complete, Duplicate Photo Cleaner will present you with a list of duplicate photos it found in your Google Photos folder. You can review the duplicates, select the ones you want to keep or delete, and take appropriate actions to manage your photo library.
8. Sync changes to Google Drive: After you have managed the duplicate photos on your computer, you can sync the changes back to Google Drive. This will ensure that the duplicate photos are also removed from your Google Photos library. To sync the changes, go to Google Drive and upload the modified folder back to your “Google Photos” folder, replacing the old files.
By following these steps, you can use Duplicate Photo Cleaner to scan and manage duplicate photos in your Google Photos library. It’s important to note that any changes you make to your Google Photos library through Duplicate Photo Cleaner will also affect your Google Drive and vice versa, as they are linked together.