Import media files into Logic Pro

The All Files Browser is your first port of call for browsing and previewing media files. You can use the All Files Browser to access all supported media files on the local hard disk, home directory, or current project folder.

You can also use the File > Import > Other menu and key command to import supported files.

The All Files Browser is only available when Show Advanced Tools is selected in the Advanced preferences pane.

Figure. Media files in the All Files Browser.

Import media files with the All Files Browser

  1. Click the Browsers button in the control bar, then click All Files (or press F).

  2. Click the List View button or Column View button to choose the view you want to use.

    • List view: Shows folders and files in a list, along with details such as name, creation date, size, and type. Double-click a folder to show its contents.

    • Column view: Shows folders and contents in columns. Select a folder to show its contents.

    Figure. List view and Column view in the All Files Browser.
  3. Locate the files you want to import by doing the following:

    • To change the visible contents: Click the Computer button , Home button , or Project button .

      The Computer button shows the contents of the local hard disk, optical drive, or other storage media connected to your computer. The Home button shows the contents of your home directory. The Project button shows the contents of the current project folder.

    • To move through the folder hierarchy: Click the folders in the file path hierarchy, or use the Back button or Forward button .

  4. Drag the files you want to import into the Tracks area.

You can also search for files by name.

Import files using File > Import > Other

You can import various file types, such as AAF, supported MIDI, XML, and project files, using the File > Import > Other menu command. This is most commonly used to import Groove Templates. For more information on importing Groove Templates into your project see Import groove templates to Logic Pro.

  1. In Logic Pro, select File > Import > Other (or use the key command).

  2. In the Open File window, navigate to the file you wish to open.

  3. Click Import.

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