{"id":182296,"date":"2026-04-14T08:52:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/?post_type=tutorial&p=182296"},"modified":"2026-04-14T08:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:52:42","slug":"import-manage-media","status":"publish","type":"tutorial","link":"https:\/\/www.techsmith.com\/learn\/tutorials\/camtasia\/import-manage-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Import & Manage Your Project Media (Media Bin)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Media Bin Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Media Bin contains any media you record or add to your current video project. To open, select Media tab > Media Bin subtab<\/strong>.
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Record or Import Media into a Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Select any of the following options to record or import content into the Media Bin to use in your video: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nRecord the Screen<\/strong><\/summary>\n

See Build Your First Video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

\nImport Media from Your Computer<\/strong><\/summary>\n
  1. Select Media tab > Media Bin subtab<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  2. Click \"Add > Import Media<\/b> or double-click in the Media Bin.<\/li>\n
  3. Click to select the media to import. Control+click<\/b> (Windows) or Command+click<\/b> (Mac) to select multiple files.<\/li>\n
  4. Click Open<\/b> (Windows) or Import<\/b> (Mac).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The imported media appears in the Media Bin.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

    \nImport a Zoom Cloud Meeting Recording<\/strong><\/summary>\n

    See Edit Zoom Recordings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

    \nRecord a PowerPoint Presentation<\/strong><\/summary>\n

    See Record a PowerPoint Presentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

    \nImport PowerPoint Slides<\/strong><\/summary>\n

    See Import PowerPoint Slides<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

    \nRecord an iOS Device<\/strong><\/summary>\n

    See Record an iOS Demo or Tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

    \nImport Media from a Mobile Device<\/strong><\/summary>\n

    Send images or videos to Camtasia Editor from your mobile device.<\/p>\n

    1. Select File > Connect to Mobile Device<\/b>.<\/li>\n
    2. Follow the onscreen instructions in the Connect Mobile Device dialog.<\/li><\/ol>\n

      The imported media appears in the Media Bin. See Record an iOS Demo or Tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

      \nRecord Voice Narration<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      See Record Voice Narration<\/a> (Camtasia Editor) or Record a Voice-Over<\/a> (Camtasia Audiate).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

      \nImport Media from Snagit<\/strong><\/summary>\n

      If you use Snagit<\/a> to take screenshots or record video, share your Snagit captures to Camtasia Editor to include in video projects.<\/p>\n

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      Note:<\/b> Videos shared from Snagit Editor are sent as .mp4 files. For more editing flexibility, such as cursor editing and applying Rev layouts, see Open Snagit Video in Camtasia Editor<\/b> below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      1. In Snagit Editor, click to select an image or video in the recent captures tray. Control+click<\/strong> (Windows) or Command+click<\/strong> (Mac) to select multiple items.<\/li>\n
      2. Click the Share Link<\/strong> dropdown or Share<\/strong> dropdown and select Camtasia Editor<\/strong>.
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        Snagit sends the selected media to the Media Bin in a new or open Camtasia project.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        Tip: Send images back to Snagit for editing.<\/p>\n\t

        To continue editing an image in Snagit, right-click an image in the Media Bin and select the Edit in Snagit<\/strong> option. After editing, click Send<\/strong> (Windows) or Finish<\/strong> (Mac) to udpate the image in your Camtasia project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

        \nOpen Snagit Video in Camtasia Editor (Mac only)<\/strong><\/summary>\n

        Regular users of Snagit<\/a> may prefer to record with Snagit Capture, then open the video in Camtasia Editor for more flexible editing.<\/p>\n

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        1. In Snagit Capture, select the Video<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n
        2. In the Open In<\/strong> dropdown, select Camtasia Editor<\/strong>.
          \"Record<\/li>\n
        3. Select other options and complete the video recording. See Record a Video with Snagit<\/a>.<\/li>\n
        4. After recording, the video opens in Camtasia Rev. Select the desired layout and effects. See Introduction to Rev Media<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The recording is added as a .trec to the Media Bin and as Rev media on the timeline.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

          Add Media to Your Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          To include the media in your video, select Media tab > Media Bin subtab<\/strong>. Drag the media onto the desired location on the timeline or canvas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n