A reference copy is, unlike a 1:1 copy, merely a 'shell' that refers to an original video. However, the reference copy is free of viewer metadata from the original video (e.g., discussion questions/answers, public/private notes, quiz results, access data).

If you want to copy a video from one folder to another in Panopto, a reference copy is automatically created instead of a 1:1 copy. This also applies to entire folders that are copied (all videos contained within them are then created as reference copies). This saves storage space and ensures that changes to the original video do not require additional updates to the copies.

For detailed information about reference copies, see the following (English) support article Learn About Video Reference Copies (opens in new tab).