Backing up your Capture One Catalog is essential to protect your valuable image adjustments, metadata, and organizational structure. While often referred to as backing up your "file," you are typically backing up the Capture One Catalog, which is the central database for your work.
There are two primary ways to initiate a backup of your Capture One Catalog, based on the information provided:
Methods for Backing Up Your Capture One Catalog
You can ensure your Capture One Catalog is backed up either manually at any time or automatically when you close the application.
1. Manual Backup Initiation
To take control and start a backup whenever you choose, you can access the main menu within Capture One.
- Navigate to the application's main menu.
- Select File.
- Choose Backup Catalog....
This action will initiate the backup process immediately.
2. Automatic Backup When Closing
Capture One is designed to remind you to back up your Catalog upon closing.
- When you close a Catalog or the Capture One application, a Catalog Backup dialog window will appear.
- This window serves as a reminder for you to back up your Catalog before fully exiting.
This ensures that even if you forget to perform a manual backup, you have a prompt opportunity to do so when you finish working.
By utilizing these methods, you can safeguard your Capture One Catalog data, ensuring your edits and organization are preserved.
