---
title: "Material Import"
url: "https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/html/7_saving-loading_import-material.html"
section_path: "Saving & Loading > Import > Material"
description: "The imported Material is placed in the Material > Users collection."
---

# Material

Import Material files (.zmt) into the active scene.

![Image: 2024-7-saving-loading-import-material-example.png](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/2024-7-saving-loading-import-material-example.png)

> **Note:** The imported Material is placed in the Material > Users collection.

> **Note:** Imported material presets are kept during the active session and lost after restart. Learn how to store materials to the ZStartup folder in this guide's [iPadOS Installation Directory](https://help.maxon.net/zbp/en-us/Content/html/2_installation-and-activation_ios-installation-directory.html.md) section.