Choose your library
Scan a local photo folder. Saved results help you pick up where you left off.
Local foldersA LITTLE MORE ORDER. A LOT MORE CLARITY.
Every photo.
Accounted for.
Give an original Google Pixel a second life as a dedicated photo-backup phone. Review duplicates and move your library through manageable batches.
macOS v7.4.5 · Windows v7.3.9Free beta downloads
FramePilot
lake_original.jpgKEEP
lake_copy.jpgREVIEW
Identical file contents1 extra copy
Compare first. You decide.
Workflow illustration · sample files
Your library, your choices.Review the exact files before you act.
WHY I BUILT THIS
An old Pixel.
A better backup routine.
The original Google Pixel came with unlimited Google Photos backup in Original quality. I bought an old one to use as a dedicated upload server for my photo library.
Then came the routine: copy photos over, wait for Google Photos to finish, check the backup, and make room for the next batch. I thought, “There must be a better way to do this.” So I built this app to make that process easier to manage, with duplicate review and clearer choices along the way.
— TopGun_Abo, creator of FramePilot
LESS GUESSWORK
A clear path through
your photo library.
Start with duplicate review on your computer,
or connect a Pixel for the backup workflow.
Look a little closer
Compare originals at full size, inspect metadata, and choose which copies to keep.
Photos & exact video copiesBack up in batches
Copy a batch to your Pixel, allow Google Photos time to upload, then review before cleanup.
Review before cleanupCopied is not the same as backed up. A matching count is a cross-check. Use individual checks when you need more evidence before deleting phone copies.
THE CURRENT RELEASE
Ready for your
next review session.
Version 7.3.9 includes native installers, matching app icons and the shared duplicate-review tools. Saved scans and panel layouts are preserved.
- Contact TopGun_Abo on Discord or Telegram from Help or the website.
- Meet FramePilot: the new name, the new website address, and a read-only phone companion certificate check in Help.
- Open TopGun_Abo’s Discord profile directly from Help or the website.
- Creator credits now use TopGun_Abo. Contact abo5797 through the Discord option in Help.
- Private error reports include system details and can be reviewed before sending or saved locally.
- Both Finish-page options are checked by default: create a desktop shortcut and launch the app.
- Locked files are retried safely; unfinished files stay listed for another attempt.
- Native installer includes Python and required libraries.
- Matching app, shortcut and Dock/taskbar icons.
- Shared duplicate-review and backup features; platform-specific Photos and file handling.
- Close the app before updating. Scan history and settings are preserved.
- Unsigned beta installer; native device testing remains necessary.
BETA RELEASE
FramePilot
v7.3.9 · Windows · 31.1 MB
Download beta forWindowsOne EXE installer. Installs into Program Files with Python included.
- 1 Close any older copy of the app.
- 2 Download the Windows EXE installer.
- 3Run
the downloaded Setup.exe, then open the app from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
What you’ll need
Windows 10/11, 64-bit. No separate Python installation. Pixel backup needs a compatible Pixel, USB connection and Google Photos account. Folder duplicate review works without a phone. This beta installer still needs a real-PC installation test.
Verify this download
SHA-256 of this website’s distribution package:
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Your photo workflow.
On your Mac.
Duplicate review, metadata comparisons and saved scans, adapted for Finder, Trash and Keychain. Mac updates use their own release feed. The photo chooser starts with Apple Photos, or lets you pick any ordinary folder.
- Contact TopGun_Abo on Discord or Telegram from Help or the website.
- Meet FramePilot: the new name, the new website address, and a read-only phone companion certificate check in Help.
- Open TopGun_Abo’s Discord profile directly from Help or the website.
- Creator credits now use TopGun_Abo. Contact abo5797 through the Discord option in Help.
- Private error reports include system details and can be reviewed before sending or saved locally.
- Apple Photos recovery screens now offer review/send and save-report buttons.
- Auto-add byte-identical duplicates, with original filename/date preferences and favorite/album protection.
- Pause and resume verification, retry failed previews, compare with linked zoom and metadata differences.
- Search, filters, queue Undo and review history make large-library cleanup easier to follow.
- Mac updates can download, verify and open Apple Installer from the app. Reopen FramePilot after installation.
- Native installer includes Python. This beta still needs testing on a Mac.
Scan your System Photo Library directly, without exporting it. Verify originals and review the extra copies before moving them to Photos Recently Deleted. You can also choose an ordinary folder on your Mac or an attached drive.
MAC BETA
FramePilot for macOS
v7.4.5 · macOS · 79.7 MB
Download beta formacOSOne Mac PKG installer with Python and the required libraries included. Installs the app in Applications.
- 1Download and open the Mac PKG installer.
- 2Follow the installer steps. No Terminal commands or separate Python download.
- 3Open FramePilot from Applications. Choose Apple Photos to scan your library directly.
Before you test
macOS 12+ on Intel or Apple silicon. Scan Apple Photos without exporting your library; grant Photos access when asked. The installer is unsigned and not notarized. Installation has been confirmed on a Mac; Photos and Pixel workflows still need further device testing.
Read the Mac setup guideVerify Mac download
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What’s new.
7.3.9 / 7.4.5
Introducing FramePilot
Your photo library, under your control. Review duplicates, compare metadata and back up your photos with FramePilot.
Install once. Keep your work.
Windows installs into Program Files; Mac installs into Applications. Both include Python. On Mac 7.4.0 and later, Check for updates downloads and verifies the installer, saves your review workspace, then opens Apple Installer. Reopen the app after installation. Saved scans and settings are retained. Earlier versions can update using the website download.
REAL NUMBERS, CLEAR MEANING
Site activity.
Once per browser tab per UTC day.
Requests through this site’s download link.
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PRACTICAL PHOTO GUIDES
Make your next cleanup easier.
Compare duplicates, understand photo dates and check a Pixel backup before clearing space.
Suggestions
Help us improve.
Have an idea for the website or the app? Tell TopGun_Abo what would make it better.
Email is optional. Include it if you would like TopGun_Abo to reply. Your message and any email address you provide are stored privately and forwarded to him, not published. Please leave out passwords or private photo files.
A FEW USEFUL DETAILS
Before you begin.
Does the website see my photos?
The website does not receive your photos. It records a random tab identifier and aggregate visits/downloads by country, device, browser, language and traffic source. It does not store IP addresses, full referral URLs, photo names or email addresses in analytics. Country detection is approximate. The hosting provider handles connection and sign-in data separately.
What happens when I remove duplicates?
Folder deletions go to the Windows Recycle Bin or macOS Trash. Apple Photos deletions go through Photos to Recently Deleted. Recovery depends on the photos remaining there. Merging JPEG files keeps a separate archive of originals. Review similar-image matches before acting.
Will an update erase my scan history?
Saved scans and settings are stored separately from the application. To update this beta, close the app and run the newer Windows EXE or Mac PKG installer. It uses the same installation folder and preserves your user data.
Is this made by Google?
No. This is an independent project by TopGun_Abo, developed with ChatGPT. Google Photos and Pixel are Google products. The current Windows interface and phone integration still need live testing on your setup.