Duplicate File Cleaner Pro: Find and Remove Duplicate Files on Windows
Duplicate File Cleaner Pro is a free Windows app that finds duplicate files by comparing their content, not just their names. It scans images, documents, videos, audio and archives, detects similar photos and empty folders, and lets you review every match before sending copies to the Recycle Bin.
Free download with optional in-app purchases. Windows 10 / 11.
Duplicate File Cleaner Pro at a glance
| Price | Free (optional in-app purchases) |
|---|---|
| Works on | Windows 10 (version 17763.0 or later) and Windows 11 |
| Finds | Duplicate images, documents, videos, audio and archives; similar photos; empty folders |
| Deletion options | Recycle Bin, permanent delete or archive |
| Download size | 29.2 MB |
| Microsoft Store rating | 4.3 out of 5 (123 ratings) |
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Who is Duplicate File Cleaner Pro for?
- Anyone whose drive is running out of space and suspects copies of the same files.
- Photographers and families with photo libraries imported several times from phones and cameras.
- People who keep backup folders and want to remove the extra copies safely.
- Anyone cleaning up downloads, documents and old project folders.
How does Duplicate File Cleaner Pro work?
Choose what to scan
Pick a file type (images, documents, videos, compressed files, audio or all files) and select one or more folders. For photos, you can turn on Smart Similar Image Detection.
Review the file list
Duplicate File Cleaner Pro lists every file it found with its size and location. Click Find Duplicates to compare them by content.
Pick and delete copies
Duplicates are grouped together with sizes and modified dates. Select the copies you don't need and delete them to the Recycle Bin, permanently, or to an archive.
Key features
- Content-based scanning. Analyzes file content for precise duplicate detection, even when filenames differ.
- Smart similar image detection. Finds visually similar photos, not only exact copies.
- Intelligent removal. Recommends which duplicates to delete based on file content and type.
- Flexible deletion modes. Send duplicates to the Recycle Bin, delete permanently, or archive them.
- Empty folder cleanup. Remove empty folders left behind after cleaning up.
- Multi-folder scanning. Scan several folders in one pass to catch copies across locations.
Duplicate File Cleaner Pro screenshots
Is Duplicate File Cleaner Pro private?
Scanning and comparison run locally on your PC. You review every duplicate before anything is deleted.
Duplicate File Cleaner Pro FAQ
Is Duplicate File Cleaner Pro free?
It is free to download from the Microsoft Store. Optional in-app purchases are available inside the app.
How does Duplicate File Cleaner Pro find duplicates?
It compares the content of files rather than only their names, so it finds real duplicates even when copies have been renamed.
Can it find similar photos, not just exact copies?
Yes. When scanning image files, turn on Smart Similar Image Detection to find photos that look alike, for example resized or re-saved versions of the same picture.
Which file types can it scan?
Images (including JPG, PNG, HEIC and RAW formats such as CR2 and NEF), documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more), videos, compressed archives (ZIP, RAR, 7Z), audio files, or all file types at once.
Is it safe to delete duplicates?
You review every duplicate group before deleting. Choosing the Recycle Bin option lets you restore anything you removed by mistake.
Can it remove empty folders?
Yes. Duplicate File Cleaner Pro includes empty folder cleanup to remove folders that no longer contain any files.
What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 version 17763.0 or later (Windows 11 is supported), about 30 MB of disk space and 1 GB of RAM recommended. The app is available in English, French and Chinese (Simplified).
Guides for Duplicate File Cleaner Pro
How to Find and Remove Duplicate Files on Windows 11 Safely
Find duplicate files on Windows 11 and 10 by content, not just name. Use a free app or PowerShell, review matches, and delete safely to the Recycle Bin.
Read guideHow to Find Duplicate and Similar Photos on Windows 10 and 11
Clean up your photo library on Windows: find exact duplicate photos and visually similar shots, including RAW and HEIC files, and remove extras safely.
Read guideHow to Free Up Disk Space on Windows 11: 10 Safe Methods
Running out of space on Windows 11? Use Storage Sense, cleanup recommendations, Disk Cleanup and duplicate removal to reclaim gigabytes safely.
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