Capture One is automatically brings up its import dialog, when you insert a memory card into the reader, but sometimes, when you want to import photos that are already in your hard drive, the following method could be very handy.

Step One

Instead of hitting the import button on the toolbar and browse the images you want to import, you can reverse it by selecting the photos in your file browser (Windows Explorer or Finder on Mac), drag and drop them to the Capture One window.

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Step –Two

Now, you get the import dialog box filled with the images you droped to Capture One and you can import photos as you normally do.

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