You do not need a perfect library. You need a system that keeps clutter from taking over. Delete screenshots and duplicates first. Use a weekly maintenance rule. Skip the album obsession until the basics are under control.
Swiped keeps photo clutter down with low effort. A few minutes a week on screenshots and duplicates prevents the backlog from growing.
The short answer
Delete screenshots and duplicates first. Weekly maintenance beats annual marathons. Swiped for low-effort cleanup. Skip perfect albums until basics are done.
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Swiped makes it easy to clear screenshots and duplicates in short sessions. A simple system you can keep doing.
Which albums are worth creating
Focus on a few: Recent Favorites, Family, Travel. Do not create 50 albums. Most people never use them. Cleanup matters more than structure.
A simple system you can keep doing
Weekly: clear new screenshots. Monthly: review duplicates and similar shots. Use Swiped for both. Consistency beats perfection.