SearchGate — Drive Duplicate Scanner

Scans Google Drive for duplicate files and helps clean them up.

Running out of Drive storage in the middle of the semester? SearchGate finds the duplicate and near-duplicate files piling up in your cloud storage, so you can clear space without losing anything important. Students, teachers, and school staff all end up with “Copy of Final_v2 (1).docx” scattered across their Drive. SearchGate scans your files, groups the duplicates, and lets you decide what to trash. Exact duplicate detection: files with identical content are matched using their checksums, not just their names. Similar file detection: catches copies like “Copy of Report (1).pdf” and “Report.pdf” that are the same file under different names. Optional AI Deep Scan: for files that checksums can’t settle, such as re-saved documents, scans, and images, an AI analysis (Google Gemini) can compare the content and explain why files look related. It only classifies files and never deletes anything. Problem file flags: spots zero-byte files and files that look corrupted or incomplete. Google Drive and Dropbox: scan both from one place. Dropbox is optional and only connects if you choose. Safe cleanup: files go to the trash, not permanent deletion, with a one-click restore if you change your mind. SearchGate never deletes anything automatically. Scheduled scans: run manually, daily, or weekly, and get a badge showing how many duplicates were found. Works inside Drive: cleanup tools appear right where you manage your files. Free storage without buying more. Free Google accounts have limited space, and shared school accounts fill up fast. Better digital organization. Cleaner folders make it easier for students to find assignments and for teachers to manage class materials, lesson plans, and student submissions. Digital citizenship and sustainability. Unused files take up server space and energy, so tidying your storage is a small habit with a real footprint. It’s a simple way to teach students to manage their digital footprint. Teacher-friendly. Years of re-uploaded slides, worksheets, and exam drafts pile up quickly, and SearchGate helps you sort them out. You stay in control. Every action is reviewed and confirmed by you, which makes it suitable for learners of any age.