Serato library cleanup: the complete guide for DJs
A practical Serato library cleanup workflow for DJs: back up, fix missing files, remove duplicates, prune old tracks, and organize crates.
CrateSweep blog
Clear, practical notes on Serato library cleanup, duplicate tracks, and keeping crates ready for gigs.
What is the _Serato_ folder? Serato's database, explained
What is the _Serato_ folder? Learn where Serato stores database V2, crates, cue points, history, and why paths cause duplicates.
How to move your Serato library to a new Mac (without losing crates or cues)
How to move Serato library to new computer or transfer Serato library to new Mac without losing crates, cues, loops, or beatgrids.
How to back up your Serato library (before it's too late)
How to backup Serato library files, crates, cue points, loops, beatgrids, and audio before updates, cleanup, or a drive failure.
How to fix missing (orange) files in Serato DJ
How to fix Serato missing files and orange files, why tracks go missing, and how to avoid creating them during duplicate cleanup.
Why duplicate tracks keep reappearing in Serato (and how to stop them)
Why Serato duplicate tracks keep reappearing, why Serato shows duplicate tracks, and the workflow changes that stop them coming back.
How to remove Serato DJ duplicates in 2026
Serato DJ has no built-in duplicate remover. Here's the manual way to clean duplicate tracks, and how CrateSweep does it in minutes, with backups and undo.