Exchanging Media in a Project
You can overwrite an image layer with media from a different file in the File Browser or Library. This process, called exchanging media, replaces the layer’s original source media link with a new source media link. When you exchange a layer’s source media, the layer retains its Property Inspector parameter values (including the Position, Scale, and Opacity, and Blend Mode), as well as applied filters, behaviors, masks, or keyframes.
The exchange operation allows you to replace layers in your project even after you’ve modified and animated them. If you’re unhappy with an element of your composition, exchange it with a new one.
Important: You can only exchange layers that are linked to media files on disk. You cannot exchange Motion-generated objects such as particle systems, generators, shapes, or text objects.
Drag a media file from the File Browser onto a layer in the Layers list.
When a curved pointer appears, release the mouse button.
The layer’s original source media is replaced by the new source media.
You can also exchange source media in the Media Inspector.
In the Media list, select the object to replace.
Open the Media Inspector or HUD.
Click Replace Media File.
A file navigation dialog appears.
Navigate to the file that will replace the current source media.
Click Open.
The original source media is replaced by new source media in the Media list and in any layers in the project linked to the source media.