How do I adjust a photo without affecting the source photo file using CyberLink PhotoDirector?

There are two available methods to prevent this.

Method 1:

When you import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector from your computer’s hard drive, a digital camera, or from removable devices, such as memory cards and portable hard drives, please select [Make extra copy in] to save a copy of your photos. (CyberLink PhotoDirector will copy the imported photos to another location you select in Destination drop-down.) And then you can use them for adjustment but won't affect the original files.

Method2:

Before you begin making adjustments to your photos, you can duplicate them by creating virtual copies. To do this, right click on a photo in the photo browser panel and select [Create Virtual Photo]. Virtual photos are not physical photos on your hard drive until you export them. This allows you to make a different set of adjustments on the same photo, simultaneously, and then export the different resulting photos together. You can create as many virtual copies as you want. They are indicated in the photo browser panel as shown below.

Note: For further detail instructions, please click F1 to open PhotoDirector Help document. You can also refer to CyberLink PhotoDirector user’s guide.