<p>How are you doing the import?  Press cmd+I to open the import dialogue, or double click in the empty space inside the project frame.  Then select the files you need.</p>

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2017-06-23T11:07:09.687Z
I have tried cmd+I, double click in the empty space inside the project frame and File > Import > File and also, File > Import > Multiple Files but all creating the same issue!! I have also tried closing AE completely and reopening it.
VeeJay
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tomh
<p>I am new to After Effects. I imported few images into a project before creating a composition and it worked fine. I am trying to import more files but AE is importing the whole folder and not able to choose any individual image. How to fix?</p>

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2017-06-23T14:42:54.897Z
Are the files sequentially numbered, e.g. file1.png, file2.png and so on? If so, AE is assuming they're an image sequence. There's a checkbox in the import window that you can uncheck to stop this happening.
stib
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2017-06-27T03:26:27.177Z
No they are not sequentially numbered. They have random names. Thanks
VeeJay
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Trying to import a file but AE imports the whole folder
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# Trying to import a file but AE imports the whole folder

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-06-23)

I am new to After Effects. I imported few images into a project before creating a composition and it worked fine. I am trying to import more files but AE is importing the whole folder and not able to choose any individual image. How to fix?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Are the files sequentially numbered, e.g. file1.png, file2.png and so on? If so, AE is assuming they're an image sequence. There's a checkbox in the import window that you can uncheck to stop this happening.  
> **username_0**: No they are not sequentially numbered. They have random names. Thanks  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2017-06-23. Score: 1

How are you doing the import? Press cmd+I to open the import dialogue, or double click in the empty space inside the project frame. Then select the files you need.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I have tried cmd+I, double click in the empty space inside the project frame and File > Import > File and also, File > Import > Multiple Files but all creating the same issue!! I have also tried closing AE completely and reopening it.  

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