# Importing AVI files

You can import existing AVI files directly into Captivate to create a new movie. When you import an AVI file, Captivate creates a new movie and converts each slide in the AVI file to a Captivate slide. After the new movie opens, you can perform all usual Captivate tasks such as adding objects, changing timing, and publishing the movie.

Note: If you want to add a small animation (such as a logo) to an existing slide, see Adding animations.

#### To import an AVI file:

1. Open Captivate.

2. From the File menu, select Import.

The Import Project dialog box appears.

3. Enter the name of the AVI file to import. You can also click Browse, navigate to an AVI file, and click Open.

4. Click Next.

5. Select the slides to convert to Captivate slides. Select individual slides by clicking the check box in the upper right corner of slides (so a green check mark appears in the check box). You can also click the Select All button to select all slides.

6. Click Finish.

The movie is generated and opens in Captivate.