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May 12, 2023
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Is "Virtual Copy" feature available in Lightroom CC 6.3.1?

  • May 12, 2023
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I'm new to LR and learning LR CC on my desktop. I am not able to find the way to make a virtual copy, even after right-clicking on the image in the Develop step. Is this feature only available when editing RAW files?

 

My work-around has been to make duplicates. But that's not ideal.

 

Any help would be appreciated?  

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Correct answer Rikk Flohr_Photography

Lightroom Desktop does not offer a Virtual Copy function - that is limited to Lightroom Classic at this time. A duplicate (as you have found) is the only option. 

The Versions panel is another option. You won't be able to see the thumbnails side by side but it does allow you to create many versions of edits for a single original. 

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Rikk Flohr_Photography
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May 12, 2023

Lightroom Desktop does not offer a Virtual Copy function - that is limited to Lightroom Classic at this time. A duplicate (as you have found) is the only option. 

The Versions panel is another option. You won't be able to see the thumbnails side by side but it does allow you to create many versions of edits for a single original. 

Rikk Flohr: Adobe Photography Org
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May 13, 2023

Thank you, Rikk. Greatly appreciated.