6.2. Duplicate

6.2. Duplicate
	6. The “Image” Menu

The Duplicate image command creates a new image which is an exact copy of the current one, with all of its layers, channels and paths. The GIMP Clipboard and the History are not affected.

	Note
	Don't mistake a duplicated image for a new view of this image. In a View ? New View, all changes are passed on the original image.

6.2.1. Activating the Command

You can access this command from the image menubar through Image ? Duplicate,
or by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+D.