How to duplicate and copy photos and videos on iPhone

You can duplicate photos and videos in Photos on iPhone, and copy them to paste into an email, message, or presentation.

Last updated: October 17, 2026 7:07 pm

By Chris Smith - Senior Editor

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In the Photos app on iPhone, 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 copy 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 iPhone.

Duplicate a photo or video

Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
Open a photo or video and then tap the More button.
Tap Duplicate.

You’ll find the duplicate copy next to the original in your library.

Copy a photo

Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
Open a photo, then tap the More button.
Tap Copy and then paste the photo into another document.

Copy multiple photos or videos

Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
Tap Select and then tap the thumbnails you want to copy.
Tap the More button, then tap Copy.
Paste the copies into another document.

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Chris Smith is a senior editor at GeeksChalk based in Canada. He likes to think of himself as a jack of all trades (and a master of at least a few), though he mainly focuses on iPhones and Macs. Often covering both at the same time. When not surrounded by various Apple devices while putting them through their paces, Chris can be found streaming the latest movies or series, gaming on his PS5, or getting fresh air on a hike in the beautiful wilderness of British Columbia.