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Methods to Import Media Files into Filmora

You can add media to Filmora on Mac through 3 different import approaches. Follow the instructions below to bring your required files into the project:

Step 1. Add Files from the File Menu

Click File and open Import Media to begin adding content. From the displayed options, select Import Media Files, Import a Media Folder, Import from a Camera or a Phone, or Import with Auto Beat Sync for the content you want to bring in.

Step 2. Add Media Through Project Media

Locate Project Media and click Import beside it. Browse your Mac files and select the media you want to include in the project.

Step 3. Drag Media into Filmora

Drag your files into the Media Library. For high-resolution footage, create a proxy file when prompted to improve editing performance without affecting export quality.

How to Create a Video from an Image Sequence

Filmora combines sequential images into a single video clip for further editing.

Step 1. Bring in the Image Sequence

Click Import and select your numbered JPEG/JPG images from your Mac. Choose the first image, enable Image Sequence, and click Open to load the complete sequence.

Step 2. Place the Sequence on the Timeline

Move the imported image sequence to the Timeline. Control-click an image whenever you need to change its duration.

Import Media With Scan to Import

Bring files from your phone into Filmora on Mac by connecting both devices through a QR code.

Step 1. Open Scan to Import

Go to Project Media, open the Import menu, and select Scan to Import. Scan the displayed QR code using your mobile phone.

Step 2. Add Media from Your Phone

Tap + on your phone and select the video clips you want to upload. Once transferred, the files will appear in the Media Library.

How to Import XML Files in Filmora

Bring XML project data into Filmora on Mac by following the instructions below:

Access File and open Import Media, then select Import Timeline XML and choose the XML file you want to add.