DupShelf

DupShelf

Find duplicate photos from your Android phone

Android does not let browser apps scan your entire gallery with write access. The reliable workflow: copy photos to your laptop, then run DupShelf on that folder in Chrome or Edge.

Open DupShelfHow it works

The problem: storage full, same photo saved twice

WhatsApp forwards, Instagram saves, and burst shots fill internal storage. Many files are byte-identical copies with names like IMG_20240315 (1).jpg. DupShelf groups those exact copies after you copy the folder to your PC.

Step-by-step (Android → PC → DupShelf)

  • Connect phone via USB or use Google Photos / Files by Google export to a laptop folder
  • On Windows or Mac, open Chrome and go to DupShelf workbench
  • Choose folder → select the exported Android photos folder
  • Review groups, choose keepers, move extras to dupshelf-duplicate-images
  • Delete the duplicate folder on PC after verifying; sync back only if you use a manual copy workflow

What DupShelf does not do on Android

We do not install as a Play Store cleaner or read your phone directly. That keeps the tool honest and private: your files are processed only where you open the folder.

Questions

Can I use DupShelf inside Chrome on Android?
You can add a few files manually, but full-folder scan and move-to-folder need desktop Chrome or Edge. For a full library, use the PC workflow above.
Will this find similar selfies?
Only exact duplicates. Slightly edited or cropped versions are not grouped yet.

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