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# Loading a file

## Supported file formats

* **\*.3ds**
* **\*.dae**
* **\*.fbx**
* **\*.obj**
* **\*.skp**
* **\*.stl**

## Drag & Drop or Browse

To load a file, simply **drag-and-drop** it into the Transmutr window, or click the ***Browse File*** button.

![](/files/-Lblib0-q_arbVEJZ7Rx)

Transmutr will immediately load the file. The duration of this step varies depending on the complexity of your model: from a split second for simple models, up to several minutes for the most complex ones.

## Quixel Megascans Bridge

![](/files/-LcrQRKJyoWgqtsq7AGf)

You can import [**Megascans**](https://quixel.com/megascans) 3D assets from [**Quixel Bridge**](https://quixel.com/bridge).

In Bridge, click on an asset's ***Export*** button, then choose ***Custom Export***, and check ***Use Socket Port***. Make sure to set the same port in Transmutr, so that both applications can talk to each other.

Then once you click ***EXPORT***, Transmutr will open the asset and automatically set the right scale and all material parameters.

![](/files/-Lpn-dw6p50JQo37l2wC)

## Edit a component from within SketchUp

You can edit an existing component or group directly from within SketchUp, for instance if you want to simplify its geometry.

Right-click on the component or group, then "Edit in Transmutr".\
Once you save it on disk, the component/group will be replaced with the saved .skp file.

![](/files/-M1zheD3fLG0980uDgCD)