Keep paired captures intact
Live Photo, Motion Photo and RAW relationships remain together while matching Work copies are attached to the correct group.
Stage APairingStage BDuplicate analysisStage CDuplicate attachmentStage DCross-folder comparisonStage EMetadata injection
FINDING DUPLICATES • STAGE C
Attach remaining copies to the right master group
Stage C checks remaining Work files against media already paired in Stage A. When a Work file is a verified duplicate, it joins the corresponding duplicate group.
Attach verified copies
A Work file that matches an existing master joins that duplicate group so all copies can be reviewed together.
Leave unmatched files alone
If no verified duplicate exists, the Work file stays separate instead of being forced into a group.
Stage C is still part of duplicate finding. It does not perform EXIF injection; it simply places verified remaining copies with the correct duplicate group.