> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.skylum.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.skylum.com/organizing-images/virtual-copies.md). # Virtual Copies {% @arcade/embed flowId="4885KA3G0gerKOEqjhJ3" url="" %} **Virtual Copies** allow users to create multiple versions of a single photo without duplicating the original file. This feature is particularly useful for photographers and editors who want to experiment with different editing styles, crops, and adjustments while keeping the original photo intact. Each virtual copy can have its own unique edits, giving users the flexibility to explore creative possibilities without consuming additional storage space or risking changes to the original image. This fosters creative experimentation and ensures the preservation of the unaltered photo. #### How to Create a Virtual Copy: * **Keyboard Shortcut**: Create a virtual copy using **Windows**: **Ctrl**** + ****'** or **macOS**: **Cmd**** + ****'** * **Right-Click**: Right-click the image and select "Virtual Copy" from the menu. * **Actions Menu**: You can also create a virtual copy by selecting it from the **Actions** drop-down menu. To remove a virtual copy, simply move it to the trash can. This will delete the virtual copy, but the original image will remain unaffected. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://support.skylum.com/organizing-images/virtual-copies.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.