> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.albumfiler.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.albumfiler.com/using-albumfiler/importing-media.md).

# Importing Media

You can import photos and videos using AlbumFiler in one of three ways:

* Adding selected media items to an album
* Importing files to an album
* Drag and drop

## Adding Selected Media Items

When you have media selected in the Photos application, you can invoke AlbumFiler, select an album, and have those selected media items added to the selected album. This is a quick way to avoid having to click and drag selected media into an album.

## Importing Files

You can choose to import files from your computer into an album.

1. Open **AlbumFiler**.
2. **Type** in the name of the desired album.
3. **Select** the album.
4. Click the **Import…** button.
5. **Select your images** from your computer.
6. Click **Open**.

## Drag and Drop

You can also drag and drop images from your computer on top of any album in the results list in the AlbumFiler main window.