How to import media into Premiere Pro

Learn the quickest ways to bring video, audio, and image files into your Premiere Pro project panel.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Step 1: Go to File > Import or press Ctrl+I (Cmd+I on Mac).
2. Step 2: Navigate to your files, select them, and click Import.
3. Step 3: Alternatively, drag and drop files directly from your file explorer into the Project panel.
4. Step 4: You can also use the Media Browser panel to preview and import files without leaving Premiere.