# How to Import QVR Pro Recordings
###### tags: `QVR Pro`
*Note: You can only import from QVI video formats. Additionally, this tutorial was demonstrated on **QVR Pro 1.3.0.0**, so other versions of QVR Pro may differ.*

1. Open **QVR Pro** and enable **Use Recording File Explorer to access recordings**.
To do this, open **Recording Storage** > **Recording File Explorer** tab > check **Use Recording File Explorer to access recordings**.
*Note: This only has to be done on the NAS you're importing **from**, even if you are importing from the same NAS.
If you are importing from the same NAS, the backed up QVI_Format folder cannot be stored in *
2. Staying on the **Recording Storage** window, click on the **Recording Import** tab > **Input Recording**.
3. This mini-window will appear, allowing you to select the recording import.
1. Select the NAS from where you'd like to import recordings.
2. Select the **QVI_Format** folder.
3. Click **Next**.

4. Select the Source Channel(s) you'd like to import, then specify the destinations channel(s) and recording space(s). Finally, click **Apply**.

5. When the importing is complete, it will indicate that it is done.

6. (Optional) You can view your footage in the **QVR Pro Client** by dragging the camera and changing the playback date to the imported recording date.