There are many benefits of Virtual Copies in Lightroom Classic, though their use may vary across photographers and workflows. Here are some reasons why many Lightroom Classic users find virtual copies beneficial:
Why Use Virtual Copies in Lightroom?Experimentation: Photographers often create virtual copies to experiment with different editing styles or techniques without altering the original image. This allows for creative freedom and exploration.
Small File Size: Virtual copies are small data files in your Lightroom catalog, not additional copies of the image file on your drive.
Multiple Versions: Users frequently create virtual copies to produce different versions of the same photo, such as:Colour vs. black and white
Different crops or aspect ratios
Various ex
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