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Jonafoto
Jonafoto
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May 30, 2025
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P: Duplicate / Create Virtual Copy function for Lightroom Mobile

  • May 30, 2025
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I wanted to start editing from my android tablet when I'm on the go and away from my PC. But I noticed one key feature missing from Lighroom Mobile is the ability to make virtual copies. PLEASE add this feature, its indispensible for many of us.

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    brianmatiash
    Community Manager
    brianmatiashCommunity Manager
    May 31, 2025

    Lightroom Mobile has the ability to create Named Versions, which is similar to Virtual Copies in that you can create multiple versions of an image with different editing treatments, crops, etc. These versions sync to the cloud and are accessible by Lightroom Desktop, Mobile, and Web, but not accessible Lightroom Classic. Have you tried using Versions to suit this need?

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    brianb27070235
    Participating Frequently
    June 1, 2025

    Versions are not really a replacement for virtual copies and a very awkward workaround.  A virtual copy will usually be a significantly different edit.  Having them represented as essentially different files in Classic is important to keep them seperate for exports and comparison.  The history of the virtual copies were also tracked independently.

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