Hack of the day: Stack similar photos before cleaning gallery

'The Times of India' brings you 'Hack of the Day'—a new weekday series of quick, practical solutions to everyday hassles. Each hack is designed to save you time, money or stress, using tools and features within your reach—from government websites to everyday apps. In simple terms, it's simple fixes for smarter living.'Cleaning up your photo gallery can often feel like a never-ending chore. Between repeated selfies, burst shots, screenshots, and near-identical images, the clutter builds up quickly and makes it harder to find the photos that actually matter. Scrolling through thousands of pictures to decide what to delete is not only time-consuming but also frustrating. That’s where a simple feature in Google Photos comes in handy: stacking similar photos together. By grouping duplicates and lookalike shots in one place, you can streamline the cleanup process without losing track of your memories.Stacking helps reduce clutter by grouping repeated selfies, burst shots, and screenshots. Instead of seeing every duplicate individually, you’ll see them neatly organized in stacks, making it easier to review and decide which ones to keep.Stacking doesn’t save storage space by itself. It simply helps you review similar photos faster, so you can make smarter decisions about what to delete.