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Oscar35199136c85r
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Jul 22, 2025 7:07 AM UTC
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Allow us to drag-drop files into the empty project window again

This functionality was removed with the update to Ae2025 and it is quite annoying. Allow us to drop files from folders on our system into the empty project window (below the hamburger menu). There's no need to remove this and it would significantly speed things up when working with lots of folders/files and you can't just drag-drop a file. 

 

nishu_kush
nishu_kushCorrect answer
Legend
Jul 23, 2025 1:57 PM UTC

Hi @Oscar35199136c85r 

 

This issue was reported in version 25.2 and was filed as a bug. The bug has been fixed in version 25.3. Here are more details: https://adobe.ly/40tjiDa

Try updating your After Effects to the latest.

Let me know how it goes.


Thanks,
Nishu

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nishu_kush
nishu_kushCorrect answer
Legend
Jul 23, 2025 1:57 PM UTC

Hi @Oscar35199136c85r 

 

This issue was reported in version 25.2 and was filed as a bug. The bug has been fixed in version 25.3. Here are more details: https://adobe.ly/40tjiDa

Try updating your After Effects to the latest.

Let me know how it goes.


Thanks,
Nishu

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    Rick GerardCommunity Expert
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    Jul 22, 2025 5:12 PM UTC

    Drag and drop individual files or folders is working just fine on my Mac using 25 and 25 beta.

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    Oscar35199136c85rAuthor
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    Jul 23, 2025 5:28 AM UTC

    It does work on Mac, it appears to be a Windows problem in 2025. I thought it may be an issue on my part but starting in safe mode hasn't remedied it.

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    Ishan Y
    Ishan Y
    Inspiring
    Jul 22, 2025 11:23 AM UTC

    Hey Oscar,

    I'm sorry to hear about this. Does this happen specifically when you drag and drop files on the Project panel? If you drop them on your Composition, does that work? Please hover the pointer to the menu bar at the top and go to Edit > Preferences > Startup & Repair > Start in Safe Mode. Enable the option to disable third-party plugins when prompted. Let me know if you still see the issue in that launch instance.

     

    Thanks,

    Ishan

    Please tag me (@) in your replies so that it notifies me and helps me respond promptly.
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    Oscar35199136c85rAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    Jul 23, 2025 5:28 AM UTC

    Thank you! I just launched in safe mode (all plugins disabled) and the problem persists.

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