unclutr files
macOS / Productivité
unclutr files is a fast, privacy-first duplicate file and folder finder for Mac that helps you clean storage, free disk space, and keep your files and folders organized without risky shortcuts.
If your Mac is full, your external drives are messy, or your project folders keep growing, unclutr files gives you a clear, safe workflow to find and remove only true duplicates. It uses exact byte-for-byte matching for high accuracy, so results are reliable even in large scans.
Why users choose unclutr files
- Fast, accurate duplicate detection for real-world folders and large libraries
- Safe review flow before deletion
- Clear grouping so you can decide what to keep quickly
- Built for macOS with a streamlined, native experience
- Powerful duplicate cleanup features
- Exact duplicate scanner (byte-identical matching)
- Smart duplicate grouping and file comparison
- Rule-based keep options for faster decisions
- Reclaimable space estimates and scan progress visibility
- Optional recursion and scope controls
- Ignore rules for developer/build/cache folders to reduce noise
- Support for internal drives, external drives, and common file locations
- Helpful re-authorization flow when source permissions change
- Designed for safety
- Local-first scanning workflow
- No guessy “similar” matching for files: only exact duplicates are flagged
- Review before action so you stay in control
- Built around macOS security and file access permissions
Great for
- Cleaning duplicate downloads and exports
- Reducing duplicate copies across work folders
- Reclaiming SSD space on MacBook and iMac
- Keeping external drives and archives tidy
- Streamlining developer project storage
Whether you call it a duplicate file remover, storage cleaner, disk space optimizer, file deduplicator, or Mac declutter app, unclutr files helps you find exact duplicates quickly and clean up confidently.- Safe cleanup flow: Review results before deletion. Nothing is removed automatically.
T&C (EULA): http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula
Quoi de neuf dans la dernière version ?
- New: duplicate and near-duplicate folder detection.
- New: folder-guided cleanup, so one folder choice can resolve many duplicate files at once.
- Improved: clearer scan flow and controls. Progress now lives in the Scan card, and Result overview appears only after scan completes.
- Improved: redesigned Duplicate/Near-duplicate folders section with cleaner layout and clearer keep guidance.
- Improved: duplicate files review is simpler and less noisy, with better state labels and smarter reset behavior.
- Improved: tighter Review and Settings screens for faster scanning and decision-making.
- Added: broader cache exclusion options (creative apps, gaming, 3D/VFX, data/ML, engineering/CAD) to keep results focused.
- Performance: better UI responsiveness during long scans.