How do I back up images on import into a Catalog?

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A simultaneous copy of the imported images can be chosen from the Backup To tool in the importer. For example, importing images from a memory card can be downloaded (i.e. copied) to the Pictures/My Pictures (Mac/Windows) folder on your laptop and simultaneously backed up (i.e., copied again) to a connected portable external drive.

While this is a useful option for a temporary backup, it should not replace your principal backup strategy.

1. In the Backup To panel in the Import Images window, select the Backup Enabled option.
   
   
2. From the Location fly-out menu, choose Select folder… and navigate to your chosen location, such as an external drive, and select either an existing folder or create and name a new folder from the dialog.
   
   
3. Images will be duplicated to the selected backup folder on import.