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# Importing images - VideoScribe Legacy

## You can import your own images into VideoScribe. Let's take a look at how...

**Please note:** *VideoScribe Legacy* is the older version of our software. We continue to support it, but we recommend switching to the [latest version](https://www.videoscribe.co/app/) to enjoy the best features and performance.

If you are using the latest version of VideoScribe click here to read the article on [Importing images (latest version)](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/import-images-browser?hsLang=en).

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You have access to over 11,000 free images in the VideoScribe image library, but you can also import your own to add that special touch.  

You can import these types of images:

- JPEG
- PNG
- SVG
- GIF

**Top tip:** Looking to source some amazing images to use in your project? Check out our blog on the [best sites for royalty-free images.](https://blog.videoscribe.co/top-5-sites-for-royalty-free-and-quality-stock-images?hsLang=en)

There are three ways to import any of these types of images into your project:

#### **Option 1 - Selecting files from your computer**

1. Click on the ‘Add new image’ button
2. Select the ‘My images’ tab
3. Select the ‘From my computer’ button
4. Select one or multiple files from your computer (to multi-select your files, hold down the SHIFT key and select the files you wish to use)
5. Click ‘Open’ to add to your canvas

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KlXhfk7IAAezxA6iW_X1RDFMvE3VAQ3_zLD6lfqhyl1L0n49tDa5tMLsGPCMGb59Lvj9dCJXmgiREKdo84SngB_XPwt3a4Vv2B7XjOGsbxjU7mzLTAL-b3QyuedtRTt6XRPoUSR9SAiZiE07FA)

#### **Option 2 - Dragging and dropping files into VideoScribe**

1. Select one or multiple images on your computer
2. Drag those selected files directly onto the canvas

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p6BFR8ORJVFUsqLeXzTdzwEddM19ABCZMXzSW2LHc2RggLq2vWyEQEr0s1bRUYnHZ-USbXrgzi2H2pyjT4Yq_xB_L1C1-J-EgjlbznyZ-2L0sKNcNwUdv2K-oCNyH4el0Hv5I-ZcY2xdWvUuEQ)

### **Option 3 - Using an image from a URL address**

1. Click on the ‘Add new image’ button
2. Select the ‘My images’ tab
3. Select the ‘From a URL’ button
4. Enter the image URL address of the image you wish to use
5. Click the tick button to add to your canvas

**For JPEG and PNG images,** you will also need to select which animation method you’d like the image to use. If you choose ‘Draw’, you will be able to select the draw style. 

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/smwOQnyd17AAUUNSlSQ592uveoVN52Z4u3CkNAqOCJXvQSdiKnfVHyn4VROzTgCi_tf07nAG9KzSWtXreVAMfgWtGfKiwKPFTG19XtoG7T3cAFaGCqR-N-MnfDFH3ZmwYNW78dfW7-Tpwo7hOA)

**Top tip:** If you don't like these options then you can turn your JPEG or PNG image into an SVG which will allow you to set out exactly how it is drawn in the application. Instructions on how to do this can be found on our [Create your own images](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/create-your-own-images?hsLang=en) page.

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