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# How to Upload Designs Using the Import File Tool
Design Huddle allows you to import existing designs directly into the system for easy Template creation. Supported Project import files are JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, Illustrator (.ai), and EPS. PDF and Illustrator files are recommended when possible, though all listed file types are fully supported. PDF and Illustrator files preserve editable layers, including text, raster images, and vector graphics. The import process can take up to 30 seconds depending on the file size. It’s possible that the new Project will require some small edits to match the original design. Once imported, the Editor will open so you can add or update elements and configure locking.
#### **To upload a design using the Import File tool, follow these steps:**
1. Hover over Create button
2. Click Create New Project
3. Choose your Media Type
4. Click Import File
5. Select the file you want to import
6. Assign a Brand if applicable (You can choose to not show this step in the future via checkbox in the popup)
Note: Step Six will not appear if Brands have not been turned on in your Design Huddle account. If you would like more information on the Brands feature, please refer to the [How To Add Brands](https://help.designhuddle.com/how-to-add-brands?hsLang=en) article.
If the imported file uses fonts that have not already been uploaded into your Design Huddle account, a prompt will appear with the following options:
- **Upload Font** - Upload the font file from your computer into Design Huddle.
- **Use Embedded** - Only text characters actually used in the imported file will display correctly. This option should only be used if none of the text which uses this font will be edited.
- **Select Existing Font** - Choose from an existing font that was previously uploaded into Design Huddle.
Once the fonts are mapped, you will be given the option to choose a measurement type (inches or millimeters), then your design will be imported and ready for use.
#### **Limitations and Recommendations for Imported Files**
- Imported design files should be no larger than 75 MB (this can be upgraded to accommodate large format items, please contact *support@designhuddle.com* if needed).
- For text to be editable, ensure it is not rasterized or outlined when exporting from your design software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Figma, etc.).
- If a PDF has more than 40 pages, split it into multiple files and upload each as a separate Project, then combine them in the Editor using the Import option (reach out to *support@designhuddle.com* to turn on this setting).
- For designs with hundreds of individual small vector graphics, you may want to rasterize them as a group to a transparent png/tiff to avoid browser performance issues.
- Design Huddle will import any text with any masked text as a vector element. On these elements you will be able to update their colors but not edit the text. To edit the text you will have to first click the Convert To Text button in the text box context menu which will drop the unsupported effect, but allow for text to be edited. You can revert this by using the Undo option at any time.
- Full support for Justified Text, Blending Modes, Text On Paths (e.g. curved text), and drop shadows
- No support for Kerning, Password-protected PDFs, Interactive PDF Features (forms, internal links, multimedia)
#### **MCP Support**
PDF Projects can also be imported through the Design Huddle MCP. A connected assistant can prepare a local PDF for upload or use an accessible PDF URL, then create the resulting Project. File-size, page-count, and workspace limits still apply.
**Sample prompt:** “Import `Fall Catalog.pdf` as a Project and title it ‘Fall Catalog 2026.’”
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