> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cutaway-docs.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Use videos you already have

> Bring in videos from your phone, camera or another app, and edit them in Cutaway.

You don't have to record in Cutaway. You can **import** (bring in) videos you already have.

## Start a project from your videos

**1. Press Import**

On the **Projects** screen, press **Import**. (Shortcut: **Command + I**.)

**2. Pick your files**

Choose one or more video files and press **Open**. Your project opens.

**3. Check what each file is**

Cutaway shows your files on the **Sources** page and guesses what each one is: your **Screen** recording, **Camera A**, **Camera B**, or extra video.

If a guess is wrong, use the menu next to the file to fix it. The menu also has **Voice**, **System audio**, **B-roll**, **Music** and **Image**.

![The Sources page listing a screen recording and a camera file, each with a role menu](https://mintcdn.com/cutaway-docs/XxDikROkCqqX_dyv/images/screens/sources.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XxDikROkCqqX_dyv\&q=85\&s=5c9a6774b755ee5a63a8462895fc4e32)

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> Name your screen recording with the word **screen** in it (like "Screen recording.mp4") and your camera video with **camera** in it. Cutaway then guesses right every time.

## Line up two videos (sync)

If you filmed yourself on a camera *and* recorded your screen at the same time, the two videos need to line up. This is called **sync**.

Cutaway does this for you by listening to the sound in both videos. If it isn't sure, you'll see **Review sync**. Press it, then play the video and check that your lips match your voice.

## Add more videos to a project

Already in the editor? Press the **+** at the end of the video row on the timeline and choose a video or photo. It's added to the end.

## Your original files are safe

Cutaway copies your files into the project, so your project keeps working even if you move the originals. It never changes or deletes your original files. You can change this in [Settings](https://cutaway-docs.mintlify.site/help/settings.md).


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