Assemble photos into the Quick Collection

Use Quick Collection to assemble a temporary group of photos to work with in any module. View the Quick Collection in the Filmstrip or in the Grid view. You can convert the Quick Collection to a permanent collection.

Do not confuse catalogs and collections. A catalog stores photos and their settings in a single place, allowing you to transfer your photos and settings to a different computer. A collection is a set of grouped photos within a catalog, such as the twelve photos you want to use for a business calendar.

Add photos to the Quick Collection

Select one or more photos in the Filmstrip or the Grid view.
In the Library or Develop module, choose Photo > Add to Quick Collection. In the Slideshow, Print or Web modules, choose Edit > Add to Quick Collection.

From any module, select a photo and press the B key. Or move the pointer over a thumbnail image and click the circle in its upper-right corner.

View photos in the Quick Collection

In the Library module, select Quick Collection in the Library panel.
In the Filmstrip Source Indicator menu, choose Quick Collection.

Remove photos from or clear the Quick Collection

Display the Quick Collection in the Filmstrip or Grid view.
Select one or more photos in the collection.
In the Library or Develop module, choose Photo > Remove From Quick Collection. In the Slideshow, Print or Web modules, choose Edit > Remove From Quick Collection.

From any module, select the photo and press the B key. Or move the pointer over a thumbnail image and click the circle in its upper-right corner.