How to duplicate and copy photos and videos on iPad

In the Photos app on iPad, you can duplicate a photo or video while preserving the original version. You can also copy a photo and then paste it into another document such as an email, text message, or presentation.

A duplicate appears next to the original in your library, and you can copy several photos or videos at once.

Here’s how to duplicate and copy photos and videos on iPad.

Duplicate a photo or video

1. Start the Photos app on your iPad.
2. Open a photo or video and then tap the More button.
3. Tap Duplicate.

   A duplicate copy appears next to the original in your library.

Copy a photo

1. Start the Photos app on your iPad.
2. Open a photo, then tap the More button.
3. Tap Copy and then paste the photo into another document.

Copy multiple photos or videos

1. Start the Photos app on your iPad.
2. Tap Library, tap Select, and tap the thumbnails you want to copy.
3. Tap the More button, then tap Copy.
4. Paste the copies into another document.

See also

• Merge duplicate photos and videos on iPad
• Lift a subject from the photo or video background on iPad