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David Ris
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July 22, 2022
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Where are virtual copies of photos?

  • July 22, 2022
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I recently updated to 11.4.1.     In the past, when I created a virtual copy of a photo, the virtual copies appeared alongside the original thumbnail image in the grid and the filmstrip.   Now, I see a number in the upper left hand of a single thumbnail --- but cannot see all of the virtual images -- no way for me to access them.   I'm guessing there is a setting somewhere that I am missing? 

 

Help please -- my client wants landscape and portrait modes of the photos that I took today.

 

Thanks!

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Correct answer johnrellis

"Now, I see a number in the upper left hand of a single thumbnail --- but cannot see all of the virtual images -- no way for me to access them. "

 

You likely have a filter enabled that isn't matching the virtual copies. Do the menu command Library > Enable Filters and make sure it is unchecked.

 

If that doesn't help, please post a full-resolution screenshot of the entire LR window.  That will make clear what's going on.

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DesireeGardner
Participant
December 24, 2022

I'm havingt the same issue, except I for sure do NOT have any filters enabled. Anyone have any idea how I fix this? 

johnrellis
johnrellis
Legend
December 25, 2022

Virtual copies may or may not appear in collections, depending on how they were created.  To definitively see if a photo has a virtual copy:

 

1. Right-click the photo and do Go To Folder In Library.

 

2. Right-click the photo and do Stacking > Expand All Stacks.

 

3. Make sure Library > Enable Filters is not checked.

dj_paige
dj_paige
Legend
August 9, 2024

What do you mean "depending on how they were created?" Are there different ways to create a virtual copy besides right clicking and select Create a Virtual Copy?

 


Internet search finds the answer: https://digital-photography-school.com/5-ways-to-use-lightroom-virtual-copies-better/

Rob_Cullen
Community Expert
Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
Community Expert
July 23, 2022

You may have "Auto Stack by Capture Time" turned on in the Menu: Library > Stacking.

The number in the upper left corner indicates - how many photos are in a stack.

Click on the number to expand the stack and view each photo separately. Click again to collapse the stack.

A [Right-Click] on the 'Number' will also give you a context menu for Stack Viewing. eg. Decide which photo you want to see on the 'top' of the stack.

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .
    johnrellis
    johnrellisCorrect answer
    Legend
    July 23, 2022

    "Now, I see a number in the upper left hand of a single thumbnail --- but cannot see all of the virtual images -- no way for me to access them. "

     

    You likely have a filter enabled that isn't matching the virtual copies. Do the menu command Library > Enable Filters and make sure it is unchecked.

     

    If that doesn't help, please post a full-resolution screenshot of the entire LR window.  That will make clear what's going on.

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    David RisAuthor
    Known Participant
    July 24, 2022

    Thank you John and Rob.     It is fixed; I did have menu command Library > Enable Filters checked.  No worries now.

    Thanks again.

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