# Set file import preferences

Setting the file import preferences determines how Photoshop Elements manages files brought into the Organizer from any source.

1. In the Organizer, choose Edit > Preferences > Files.
2. Choose any of the following options, and then click OK:
   Use “Last Modified” Date If EXIF Date Is Not Found
     Uses the modification date to store and organize photos that don’t contain EXIF data. If deselected, the file is stored with an unknown date.
   Import EXIF Caption
     Imports any caption that was stored with the photo in the camera. Deselect this option if you want to delete this information, and type your own caption for each photo. (Note that caption data may be stored in different places in a file. Deselecting this option only blocks EXIF caption data.)
   Automatically Search For And Reconnect Missing Files
     Searches for missing, disconnected files. Select this option to avoid getting messages about disconnected files.
   Automatically Prompt To Back Up Files And Catalog
     Prompts you to back up files when you open a catalog with more than 500 transactions, including acquired photos and edits.
   Enable Multisession Burning To CD/DVD
     Allows burning (copying) files onto a disc multiple times, enabling you to use as much free space on the disc as possible. Normally, you can only burn a CD or DVD one time, and any unused space is lost.
   Rotate JPEGs Using Orientation Metadata
     This option speeds up the rotating of photos in the Photo Browser by using lower resolution thumbnails. Select this option if you rotate JPEG images regularly. Deselect this option if you want to view higher resolution thumbnails.
   Rotate TIFFs Using Orientation Metadata
     This option speeds up the rotating of photos in the Photo Browser by using lower resolution thumbnails. Select this option if you rotate TIFF images regularly. Deselect this option if you want to view higher resolution thumbnails.
   Folders For Saved Files
     Specifies the default folder location where projects and other saved files are stored. To change the location, click Browse and navigate to a new location.
   Preview File Size
     Specifies the size of preview files used by the Organizer when storing photos offline.
     If you have changed the settings and are having trouble importing your photos, try clicking the Restore Default Settings button in the Preferences dialog box to restore the original preferences.

Related Information

- Set the size for preview files
- Reconnecting missing files in the Organizer

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