Cleaning 10,000 photos feels impossible until you break it into categories and sessions. Start with screenshots, then duplicates, then similar shots. Do not try to review every photo at once.
Swiped makes big libraries manageable. You tackle one category at a time in 15-minute sessions. The swipe flow keeps the pace high without overwhelming you.
The short answer
Screenshots first, then duplicates, then similar shots. 15-minute sessions. Use Swiped for fast review. Stop the mess from growing with a weekly habit.
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Swiped lets you clean by category. Do screenshots in one session, duplicates in another. 15 minutes at a time adds up.
Start with the fastest categories first
Screenshots are the fastest win. Most are junk. Duplicates next. Similar shots last. Each category builds momentum and frees space.
Split cleanup into 15-minute sessions
Do not marathon. Set a timer. Clean for 15 minutes, then stop. Repeat daily or a few times a week. Progress compounds.
How to stop the mess from coming back
Delete screenshots weekly. Review new duplicates monthly. A small habit beats a massive cleanup every year.