A focused desktop app for finding verified duplicate files in the folders you choose. Review every result before anything moves.
curl -fsSL https://zapmyfiles.com/install | bash
Direct download for macOS Apple Silicon and Intel, Windows x64, and Linux Debian/Ubuntu.
Verification pipeline
No name matching. No size guesses.
Each result is designed to be explainable: where the files came from, why they match, and exactly what happens next.
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Choose the scope
Select only the folders worth checking. ZapMyFiles does not ask for blanket disk access.
User-selected inputs
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Verify the match
Candidate files are confirmed with a full-content hash before they are shown as duplicates.
Full-content verification
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Review, then trash
Keep the copy you want. Selected duplicates move to your system Trash instead of being permanently deleted.
No permanent delete
Designed for repeat work
Faster follow-up scans
Unchanged files can reuse validated full hashes, which keeps repeat scans focused on what actually changed instead of re-reading every byte on disk.
hashreuse validated full-content hashes across runs
Private by design
Free forever. Pro when you need more power.
ZapMyFiles will always have a useful free version. Pro is planned for power-user workflows, while file scanning, review, and safety stay local to your computer.
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Your files stay yours
We do not upload file contents, names, paths, metadata, folder structure, or scan results to activate or renew Pro.
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No hardware fingerprint
Pro will use a device key generated on your computer, not a serial number, MAC address, or hardware fingerprint.
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Offline by default
After activation, Pro will work offline for up to 90 days at a time. It will not need a connection every time you open it.
Activate once
Enter a license key in the app. The service returns a signed entitlement tied to the locally generated device key.
Use Pro offline
The app verifies that signed entitlement locally, so your regular work remains available without a network connection.
Renew privately
An occasional renewal confirms only the license and device proof. This lets you move or revoke a key without collecting file data.
Pro licensing is planned for a future release. It will be optional, private-first, and limited to license activation—not monitoring how you use your files.
Ready when you are
Reclaim your storage with confidence.
Local-first. Nothing leaves your machine. The app only reads the folders you point it at.
