A Thousand Moments — Lightroom Classic Backup and Restore Worksheet
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Worksheet updated November 1, 2026. Use copies; do not overwrite the working catalog.

APPLICATION AND COVERAGE
Application name (Lightroom Classic) / version / operating system:
Active catalog path / name:
Matching lrcat-data location and whether present:
Original-image root folders on every device:
Relevant XMP, ACR, and other companion files:
Edited PSD/TIFF masters and important exports:
Custom presets/templates/profiles/plug-in recovery details needed:
Independent backup destinations / off-site location:
Access arrangements recorded securely elsewhere (no passwords here):

CATALOG CHECKPOINT
Schedule / one-time next-exit choice:
Backup completed at:
Backup destination and physical device:
Integrity-check option and result, if used:
Untouched backup archive retained: [ ]
Test-extracted catalog and companion filenames:

IMAGE CHECKPOINT
Backup date / included roots / disconnected or excluded devices:
Sidecar and edited-master coverage checked: [ ]
Difference between catalog and image checkpoint times / affected work:

RESTORE REHEARSAL — KEEP LIVE CATALOG AND ORIGINALS INTACT
Separate test folder / chosen backup date:
Catalog backup copy extracted with matching companion data: [ ]
Representative original groups restored to separate test location: [ ]
Test catalog opened / exact path confirmed:
Does it still refer to working originals? / observed paths:
Only test catalog relinked to restored samples as needed: [ ]
Older original opens at full size: [ ]
Recent import opens at full size: [ ]
Known edited sample and AI-edited sample checked if used: [ ]
Relevant collections/ratings checked: [ ]
Test export location / result:
Missing files, edits, or version incompatibilities:
Working catalog deliberately selected again / path:

MAINTENANCE
Older backup versions retained according to plan:
Next check after drive, catalog location, or major software change:
Restore sample success is not a full audit of every file.