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In the Duplicates window, every copy in a set is listed with its folder, its created and modified dates, and a Reveal in Finder icon.

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That way you can open two identical-looking copies and be sure which one to keep. Anything you then remove goes to the Recycle Vault, so it can be brought back.

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See the Duplicates window.

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How do I look at duplicate copies in Finder before removing one?

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Short answer: In the Duplicates window, click a copy's name to open it or its folder to show it in Finder, so you can compare copies first. Anything removed goes to the Recycle Vault and can be restored.

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In the Duplicates window, every copy in a set is listed with its folder, its created and modified dates, and a Reveal in Finder icon.

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  • Click a file's name to open it.
  • Click its folder to show it in Finder.
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That way you can open two identical-looking copies and be sure which one to keep. Anything you then remove goes to the Recycle Vault, so it can be brought back.

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See the Duplicates window.

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