6.2. Duplicate
| 6. The “Image” Menu |

### 6.2. Duplicate

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.

6. The “Image” Menu |  | 6.3. Mode