Home > Questions

The "Duplicate" option in Photos is grayed out?

I can't duplicate a photo in Photos. The "Duplicate" menu item is greyed out. The Command + D shortcut doesn't work either. How to fix it?

Best Answered by

iBoysoft author Jenny Zeng

Jenny Zeng

Answered on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

You can't duplicate a photo in the Imports album or a Shared album.

Where are you trying to duplicate the photo? If it's the Imports album or Shared album, you're not allowed to do so. It doesn't make sense to duplicate an imported or shared photo, thus Apple disabled the option for these albums.

You can go back to your Library album in the sidebar to duplicate the photo. Here are three ways to do it:

① Right-click on the photo and select "Duplicate 1 Photo."

② Select the photo and click Image > Duplicate 1 Photo from the menu bar.

③ Select the photo and press Command + D.

You may also be interested in:

Fix Ventura Photos Duplicates Not Showing|Remove Duplicates

 

People Also Ask

Read More Questions

Read More Advice From iBoysoft's Computer Experts

MacBook Air M1 VS M2

MacBook Air M1 VS M2: The Details You Should Know!

If you wonder if MacBook Air M1 or MacBook Air M2 is better, you have come to the right place. This post guides you to find the final answer so that you can pick the optimum one for your business.

News Tips

macos sonoma runs slow after update

[8 Astuces] macOS Sonoma s'exécute lentement après la mise à jour

Si vous rencontrez le problème inattendu que macOS Sonoma s'exécute lentement après la mise à jour, ce post vous propose 8 astuces pour résoudre le fait que macOS Sonoma est lent. De plus, il vous informe également des raisons possibles.

Macで外部ハードドライブを見つける方法

Mac/MacBookで外部ハードドライブを検索してアクセスする方法

Macで外部ハードドライブを検索する方法についての情報。Macで外部ハードドライブが見つからない理由と修正方法を見つけることができます。