Show HN: ShutterSnap – uses AI to find and clean up Photos.app similar photos (shutterslim.com)

ShutterSnap, a new application developed for macOS, utilizes Apple's Vision framework to streamline photo management by identifying and cleaning up similar images in the Photos.app. Leveraging AI, it creates neural network fingerprints to group visually alike photos without relying solely on traditional identifiers like filenames or timestamps. Users can scan their entire library or specific albums, and the AI suggests the sharpest, highest-quality photo from each group, while ensuring that final approval rests with the user before any deletion. This application holds significant implications for both everyday users and the broader AI/ML community. By enhancing photo organization and storage efficiency, it addresses a common pain point—managing gigabytes of redundant images from burst mode shots and multiple takes. With smart caching for quick rescans and a transparent review process for deletions, ShutterSnap promises a user-friendly yet powerful tool for photo enthusiasts. Priced at $9.99 on the Mac App Store, it operates on macOS 14 Sonoma or later, supporting only locally stored photos and not those stored solely in iCloud.