How to import files with Files panel

Last updated on Feb 28, 2023

Learn how to import and manage audio files using the Files panel in Adobe Audition to quickly access and organize your media.

The Files panel displays a list of open audio and video files for easy access.

Note

Double-click an empty area of the file list to quickly access the Open File dialog box.

Import files into the Files panel

Import files into the Files panel if you want to retain the currently open file in the Editor panel. This technique is particularly helpful when assembling files for a multitrack session.

Do either of the following:
  • In the Files panel, click the Import file button at the top left.

  • Choose File > Import > File.

Select an audio or video file of a suitable format

Insert from the Files panel into a multitrack session

In the Files panel, select the files you want to insert.
Note

To select multiple adjacent files, click the first file in the desired range, and then Shiftclick the last. To select nonadjacent files, Ctrlclick (Windows) or Command-click (macOS).

At the top of the Files panel, click the Insert into Multitrack button  . Then choose either New Multitrack Session or an open session.

The files are inserted on separate tracks at the current time position.

Change displayed metadata in the Files panel

In the upper right of the Files panel, click the menu icon   and choose Metadata Display.

Select the metadata you want to display, and click OK

To move metadata columns left or right, drag column headers such as Name or Duration.

Note

To change the sort order of files, click column headers.