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

# Loading files

## Browse or drag and drop

1. On the file selection screen, click **Browse file**, or drag files onto **Drop files here**.
2. Transmutr loads the asset and shows a progress bar (**Loading …**).
3. When loading finishes, you enter the edit stage with a live preview and settings panel.

You can also drop a **preset** `.json` file together with your assets so settings are applied as soon as the model opens. See Presets.

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**Transmutr Studio / Creator:** you can open several models at once. Each model appears in its own tab. Without Studio or Creator, only one model can be loaded at a time.
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## Import warnings and failures

* If the model loads with issues, Transmutr shows "*Model loaded with N warnings"*. Open the import report to see details.
* If loading fails entirely, you see "*The model could not be loaded"* with an explanation when available.

## Multiple files, ZIPs, and folders

<table><thead><tr><th width="295">Action</th><th>Artist</th><th>Studio / Creator</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>One model or one set of textures</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Several models / tabs</td><td>❌</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>ZIP with one model</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>ZIP with several models</td><td>First model only</td><td>One tab per model</td></tr><tr><td>Entire folder</td><td>❌</td><td>✅ (recursive discovery)</td></tr></tbody></table>

More details: [Batch conversion](/batch-conversion.md)

## From SketchUp

Use the [SketchUp extension](/sketchup-extension.md) to launch Transmutr and import into the open model, or to "*Edit in Transmutr"* an existing group/component.

## Related

* [Supported formats](/importing/supported-formats.md)
* [Content creators](/importing/content-creators.md)
* [Materials only](/importing/materials-only.md)