Photos duplicated in macOS Photos not differenciated by Pixelmator Pro (2.3.4)

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2021-12-25 18:27:05

I have Edited a photo with Pixelmator Pro using the Photos extension. Then I duplicated it (in Photos) to create a variation. I opened the new photo, then made my changes with Pixelmator Pro, and saved them.
To my surprise, when I tried to modify the 1st one with Pixelmator Pro again, the extension opened my 2nd version...

After a thought it may a dependence on the Photos API for extensions and not a bug, but it's a bit frustrating... Can something be done?
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2022-01-05 11:04:45

That is, indeed, a limitation within Apple Photos. One workaround that I know isn't the most convenient but it works — you have to export the image from Photos and re-import it. This way, the photo ID that's been linking the two images and their edits will change.
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2022-01-05 11:11:46

Thanks for the answer!
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2022-01-05 13:42:42

No problem. :pray: