I’ve been exploring ways to clean up duplicate files on my system and came across several duplicate finders. One question I can’t seem to find a clear answer to is: Can duplicate finders compare files by content, not just by name or size? I’m specifically looking for a tool that uses checksums or byte-by-byte comparisons to ensure accuracy. Has anyone had success with tools that do this effectively? Any recommendations would be appreciated, especially if they’re fast and user-friendly.
Thanks in advance for your insights!
Great question! Yes, many advanced duplicate finders, including reliable software like DuplicateFilesDeleter, do compare files by content rather than just name or size. They often use checksum algorithms (like MD5 or SHA) or even byte-by-byte comparisons to ensure that files are truly identical, which greatly reduces false positives.
I’ve personally had success with DuplicateFilesDeleter because it balances speed with deep content scanning, making sure duplicates are detected accurately. If accuracy matters to you, definitely look for software that supports content-based comparison rather than relying solely on filenames or sizes!