# Duplicate

The Duplicate 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.

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.

## Activating the Command

- You can access this command from the main menu through Image Duplicate ,

- or by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl D.

Duplicate