File Sweep Help
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Find duplicates, or files by type or name, on your Mac. Move or delete them.
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Getting Started
How do I get started?
File Sweep is a Mac app that finds duplicate files, files of one type, or files by name, in folders and drives you pick. Click Add Location, pick a mode, then click Search.
How To
How do I find duplicate files?
Click Find Duplicates, then Search. Files with the same content are grouped. In each group, every copy but the oldest is checked for you.
How do I find files of one type?
Click Find File Type, pick a type, then click Search. For videos you can also filter by resolution, like 4K or 1080p.
How do I find files by name?
Click Search Name, type part of the file name, then press Return. Capital letters don’t matter.
How do I move or delete files?
Check the files you want, then click Move… or Delete…. Delete is permanent — files do not go to the Trash.
Problems & Contact
Something isn't working — what do I do?
Most problems are a missing location, an empty search box, or a drive that isn’t connected. Check the list on the left, then search again. Still stuck? Email support.