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AzambaInc
AzambaInc
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April 19, 2017
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Adding assets to libraries in Premiere?

  • April 19, 2017
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I for the life of me can't figure out how to add assets to a Library folder in Premiere. I clicked on the "Library" panel on the right hand side of the screen. I've "created a new Library.." and now I don't know how to put stuff in the new library. I can see a "+" add content button on the bottom left of that window, but it's not highlighted and I can't click on it, not sure why. Can't drag files into the panel. Can't find a way to add files in the folder in my browser. What am I missing?

    Correct answer Kevin-Monahan

    Hi GordonS,

    Not all file types are supported for exchange between Premiere Pro and Creative Cloud Libraries. Please see this document: Creative Cloud Libraries in Premiere Pro

    Thanks,
    Kevin

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    isabela_4041
    New Participant
    September 23, 2025

    I had the same issue, specifically with .mogrt files. I couldnt drag and add them within premiere pro or inside of the creative cloud app. I had to drag the .mogrt file into "graphics template" window (I think it previously used to be called essential graphics). From there I had to right click and select "add to library". Really long work around but it's the best I've found so far. 

    J
    jonathanb51952184
    Known Participant
    March 21, 2022

    I drag items from the timeline to the library. The green plus shows on my curser. But nothing appears in my library. I had yet to have any success with the library.

      R Neil Haugen
      R Neil Haugen
      Brainiac
      March 21, 2022

      Probably best to read up a bit on what Creative Cloud Libraries are designed to do. They don't just hold anything you drag to them, they have a very specific function, which extends across the CC apps.

       

      So check in their online help for CC Libraries ...

       

      Neil

      Everyone's mileage always varies ...
      manal shanableh
      manal shanableh
      Community Expert
      March 21, 2022

      + sign (add elements) in cc library in premiere pro is greyed out, it means you canoot add from premier right now!

       

      CC library basics you add assets from its source to library to use them in premiere, for example,, you add a vector logo from illsutator to CC library and then drag it from cc library to pro program panel or to timeline (sequence).

       

       

       

      Jen_K_MindTouch
      Jen_K_MindTouch
      New Participant
      October 22, 2018

      As a brand manager, I would like to be able to house not only fonts, colors & graphics in a CC Library. With that said I am looking to add .mp4 files to my library so that everyone is using the same intro & outro video clips in our productions.

      Does anyone know how to add a video asset to a CC Library?

      Thank you in advance for any help you all give!

      arij2010
      arij2010
      Inspiring
      October 22, 2018

      Hi,

      You can add your video to one of your libraries from the page bellow and share it with all your team members :

      Adobe Creative Cloud

      Regards,

      Jen_K_MindTouch
      Jen_K_MindTouch
      New Participant
      October 22, 2018

      So when I look at my CC Library screens there is not a place to upload more assets from the web view. (see below)

      Is there another area you are referring to?

      Thank you!

      Kevin-Monahan
      Community Manager
      Kevin-MonahanCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
      Community Manager
      March 31, 2018

      Hi GordonS,

      Not all file types are supported for exchange between Premiere Pro and Creative Cloud Libraries. Please see this document: Creative Cloud Libraries in Premiere Pro

      Thanks,
      Kevin

      Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio
      jones1351
      jones1351
      Participating Frequently
      December 19, 2018

      Then why call it a library? I have a ton of nested sequences that have animations, clips, images etc. that I use repeatedly. 'Library' implies (anyway) that I can store stuff like this - or links/pointers to them - in one central place. That would be such a huge help for workflow. And, that's what I thought the 'Library' would be.

      What a fake out. It looks like bait to get people shopping for Adobe assets.

        R Neil Haugen
        R Neil Haugen
        Brainiac
        December 19, 2018

        If you read about things prior to using them, it's very clear what the Library is designed for. And that you have both a local library/ies and Cloud library/ies. So your comment about "bait" is just ... well, to me a bit odd.

        The Libraries are designed to work especially well with the sorts of things that one might share with others on a project or shop ... such as mogrts, looks, that sort of thing. It's not intended for being a storage catch-all.

        Here's the best manual available at the moment for Premiere Pro ...

        Premiere Pro     https://helpx.adobe.com/pdf/premiere_pro_reference.pdf

        One of the best advisers on doing things ... and doing them once, saving your results as presets/templates & etc so you never recreate something you've already done, is Jarle Leirpoll. His ebook, "The Cool Stuff In Premiere Pro" is over 1,000 pages, covering every aspect of the program, and includes how to use projects as store-houses for templates, assets, & such ... and recall things from them quickly as needed while working.

        Jarle’s Book/page: https://premierepro.net/

        Jarle's newest book is on making mogrts for use in PrPro ... when Adobe was going through it for making sure it was correct from their perspective ... they just bought the book and it's available free on their link. (I was a proof-reader for it ... )

        Leirpoll ebook, Making Mogrts: https://adobe.ly/makemogrts

        Armed with more resources, it won't be quite so frustrating to get through this app. It will still have frustrations, of course ... but you'll get past them faster and back to just getting work out.

        Neil

        Premiere Pro     https://helpx.adobe.com/pdf/premiere_pro_reference.pdf

        Everyone's mileage always varies ...
        kulpreet singh
        kulpreet singh
        Inspiring
        April 19, 2017

        Hi Gordons,

        You can save looks directly to the Libraries in the Color Workspace or the Lumetri Color panel.

        Please check this link: Using the Libraries panel

        Thanks,

        Kulpreet Singh

        laurengay54
        laurengay54
        New Participant
        November 20, 2017

        What if you want to save something other than a look. Like a graphic or an animation or a video that you've already used and will certainly use again in another project. Doesn't make sense to me why you can't just drag and drop assets into the library panel in Premiere.

          T
          TJMakesVideo
          Inspiring
          January 11, 2018

          I went through the exact same process.  It's impossible for me to drag or import any type of asset from my PP Project or Finder into my custom Libraries. 

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