Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Maybe.
Does he need to look at RAW files? I don't, so it wouldn't be a drawback for me.

BigOldArt Loc: Seminole, FL

I thought I replied earlier, but do not see my reply in this thread.
in the duplicate finder in ccleaner you can include or exclude different filetypes.

What filetypes are your raw files? Filetypes were called "extensions" in 1970.

Dsn1234.jpg has a jpg filetype. jpg is a very common way to store an image from a camera, an x-ray, etc.
memo 123.txt has a txt file type. txt files have text intended to read by people.
Sample.for has an for filetype. This kind of file has FORTRAN code.
Payroll.cbl has a cbl filetype. This kind of file has COBOL code.

Whatever you use you might start in ccleaner with <tools> <Disk Analyser>

ChrisKet Loc: Orange, CA

Your process sounds very similar to mine. I started my filing system many years ago when I became the family historian. I was using Mac’s photos (or whatever it was named back then) and learned how to create folders in there. I do folders for decades, then years within the decades, then the events - named: YYYY-Event. Because I was doing this for my extended family, I also diligently face-tagged each photo and changed the dates of photos that I’d scanned, the oldest being mid-1800’s.

Fast forward to retirement, adopting the hobby of photography, taking a class to learn the camera, and being introduced to LR. My previous folder system, keyword tags, including faces, all ported nicely to LR. But, I continued to use both apps, now all new photos were going to LR, and any edited photos into Photos. Two libraries! YIKES!!!

At the beginning of the lockdown, I tackled the job and eliminated 30k duplicates. I also took additional LR courses and liked the functionality it offered. But here are a couple of things I learned along the way:

1) until it becomes ingrained and second nature to you…write down your process and refer to it frequently; this includes your definitions of the Star ratings, color codes, and the most critical key words (a post-it on my monitor worked well for me)

2) the sub-folders became more confusing, than helpful for me (I’d frequently forget to check and uncheck the show photos in sub-folders box), so I eliminated using them. Now if I need to separate .jpgs from Raw, etc. I just select file type as an attribute on the folder and limit what’s showing in my window.

Good luck on this journey…it’s a lot of work; but, very satisfying when complete! Happy New Year!!!

spaceytracey Loc: East Glacier Park, MT

Why is it a drawback to have it look @ RAW files?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

To whom are you directing your question?
If you click "Quote Reply", we'll know.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Someone already mentioned awesome duplicate finder. This is a stand alone, and could cause problems of you are using light room. Instead use a plug in for lightroom.

Here's is one.... I'm not at home and do more remember the one I use. But you can do a search for duplicate finder plugin for lightroom classic and get more.

https://www.mindgems.com/article/lightroom-duplicate-finder-delete-duplicate-photos/

KenY Loc: Glenside, Pa

Can you elaborate on how to find dupes with apps already in Windows?

Thanks.

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

Does CCleaner search for and remove duplicate photos? I've only used the free version and understand it simply removes unnecessary or unused repetitive web site cookies and other things that slow down the computer. I use it about once a month for that purpose.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Here is the link to the lightroom duplicate finder

https://www.mindgems.com/article/lightroom-duplicate-finder-delete-duplicate-photos/#:~:text=%20Steps%20to%20Find%20Duplicate%20Photos%20in%20Lightroom,operation%20and%20press%20the%20%E2%80%9CPerform%E2%80%9D%20button%20More%20

rkaminer Loc: New York, NY

That program is only for Widows; any suggestions for a Mac?

BigOldArt Loc: Seminole, FL

The free version has a duplicate file finder under<tools>. It can be limited to look for different filetypes.
I do have a lot of photos (jpg). But I also have a lot of txt files, for example the Federalist Papers for stylometry analysis. I have a lot of statistical data files (sav), for example US Census. I usually unduplicate the different filetypes separately. Often it is useful to exclude my AppData, Documents, P R O J E C T S, U T I L I T I E S, or other major top level folders.

I guess you click <Health Check>. look down the left side for <tools>

lonedog Loc: DC area

Thanks for your comment. I like your thinking. I have assigned the ratings meaning and did put them on a sticky on my computer. I did it for a while but became overwhelmed, sloppy, and lazy!!! After I thin the herd I’m going to have some serious key wording and ratings work to do!!! Discipline is not one of my strong points 😂

lonedog Loc: DC area

Thanks for the clarification.

lonedog Loc: DC area

[quote=Bogin Bob]

Thanks. I will give this a try. It is for LR, correct?

lonedog Loc: DC area

I’m not sure who you are directing your question to but having gone through several cameras over the years I have NEF(Nikon),
CR2 (canon)
ORF (Olympus)
TIFF (from topaz)
PSD (from photoshop)
DNG
HEIC (iPhone. Only 38)

You never can have too many file types 😂