When uploading photos to your FOREVER® account, our Duplicate Prevention (De-Dupe) feature helps ensure you don’t accidentally upload multiple copies of the same photo. This maximizes your storage space and keeps your collection organized.
Key Features of De-Dupe:
✅ Exact Duplicate Detection: During the upload process, FOREVER® checks for exact matches and prevents duplicates from being added.
✅ Clear Labeling: If a duplicate is detected, it will be flagged in the uploader, and you can click to view the original.
✅ Flexible Settings: While De-Dupe is ON by default, you can turn it OFF if you prefer to allow duplicates.
✅ Seamless Organization: If you upload a photo to an album or tag and it's already in your account, the existing photo will be placed in the album or tag—without re-uploading it.
This feature makes it easier to preserve and organize your memories while ensuring your storage remains efficient.
De-Duplication FAQs
🔹 Will an edited version of a photo be detected as a duplicate?
Yes. FOREVER® keeps both the original and edited versions. If you try to re-upload the unedited version, De-Dupe will recognize it and prevent the duplicate upload.
🔹 If I place the same photo in multiple albums or tags, does it count multiple times toward my storage?
No. Storage is based on uploads, not the number of albums or tags a photo is placed in.
🔹 Can I use De-Dupe to remove duplicates that were uploaded before this feature was available?
Not at this time. De-Dupe only applies to new uploads, but FOREVER® is exploring additional organization tools for the future.
🔹 Will De-Dupe prevent a photo imported from Facebook from being uploaded again?
No. Since Facebook compresses all uploaded photos, the file is altered, and De-Dupe will not recognize it as an exact match. However, FOREVER® automatically tags all Facebook imports for easy organization.
🔹 What if I upload the same photo from both my computer and phone?
Yes, as long as the file is identical and hasn’t been altered. (Note: iPhone HEIC images converted to JPG may not always be detected due to format changes.)
🔹 Will De-Dupe detect a photo uploaded from FOREVER Historian™ as a duplicate?
No. Historian adds metadata to the image, making it a unique file.
De-Duplication keeps your FOREVER® account organized and efficient, helping you store, find, and share your photos without unnecessary clutter.