---
title: "3D Model Import"
url: "https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/html/7_saving-loading_import-3d-model.html"
section_path: "Saving & Loading > Import > 3D Model"
description: "Import native and non-native 3D formats into the active scene."
---

# 3D Model

Import native and non-native 3D formats into the active scene.

### Steps:

1. Select the File Format menu and choose a format to import.

![Image: 2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-format-selected.png](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-format-selected.png)

2. Adjust import settings, then tap Import to load the file into the canvas.

![Image: 2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-loaded-file-import-result.png](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-loaded-file-import-result.png)

2. Select a file from the iPadOS directory.

![Image: 2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-select-files.png](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-select-files.png)

> **Important:** Formats in the local directory that do not match the formats selected in step 1 are disabled for import.

> **Note:** Imported 3D models replace the existing Tool in the canvas with the loaded file. The previous Tool is accessible in the Tool Palette > Tools library.

> **Note:** Learn more about Tool management in this guide's [Tools Overview](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/html/4_palettes_tool-1-tools-overview.html.md) section.

## ZPR

ZProjects (.ZPR) can be imported into an active session. ZProjects store essential project settings and Tools loaded into the active session at the time.

> **Tip:** Import 3D Model is handy to combine ZTools, ZProjects, and external 3D formats into a single session, letting you save as a new ZProject with all associated models and settings.

![Image: 2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-zpr-format-menu.png](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-zpr-format-menu.png)

Where a ZPR has a collection of Tools to be loaded on import, all new and existing Tools are placed in Tool Palette > Tools library.

![Image: 2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-zpr-import-tools-curated.png](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-zpr-import-tools-curated.png)

> **Note:** The active scene (left) and selected Tool before import of a .ZPR. The right scene is the result after importing a .ZPR.

## ZTL

ZTools can be imported into an active session from the canvas.

![Image: 2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-ztl-import-tools-curated.png](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2024-7-saving-loading-import-3d-model-ztl-import-tools-curated.png)

> **Note:** A ZTool loaded into an active session becomes the active Tool after import. The previous Tool is placed in Tool Palette > Tools library. Tap to swap between them.

> **Note:** Learn more about Tool management in this guide's [Tool Palette](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/html/4_palettes_tool-0-palettes.html.md) section.