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Import a File

Import images, sounds, 3D models, spreadsheets, tabular data, molecular data... just about any common file format.

As a Whole...

Import any file type with Import:

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  • Import infers the file type from the extension. If the extension is missing or inaccurate, give the file type explicitly in the second argument—for example, Import["apples","PNG"].

Extracting Only Desired Elements...

Find out what elements are available in a file

Specify "Elements" to get a list of the elements available for import from a file:

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Import a single element

Specify the name of an element to import just that element:

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Import multiple elements

Import multiple elements by putting them in a doubly nested list:

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Notes

Import supports all of the formats returned by $ImportFormats:

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Import will import from URLs:
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