# 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: 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: ``` GET https://support.skylum.com/organizing-images/virtual-copies.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.