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3 Ways to Add Photos & Videos to Premiere Pro

Updated over 2 months ago

Method 1: Search Free Photos, Videos, and GIFs and Add to Sequence

  1. Open a new project in Premiere Pro and prepare your audio and video files in the sequence.

  2. Go to [Window] > [Extension] > [Cutback] to launch Cutback.

  3. Go to [Window] > [Extension] > [Cutback Browser] to launch the browser.

  4. In the [Search resources] tab, select the media type (Photo, Video, GIF, Sticker), enter a keyword, and search.

  5. Click a photo to [Edit] it or click [Add to sequence] to insert it directly.

    • For photos, you can use Cutback’s AI image tools to edit images.

Note

  • Cutback Browser is available only when Cutback is active and you are logged in.

Cutback browser window to search license-free image, video, gif, stickers to add to a video in adobe premiere pro through master b roll


Method 2: Import Images from Websites into Your Sequence

  1. Open a new project in Premiere Pro and prepare your audio and video files in the sequence.

  2. Launch [Cutback] via [Window] > [Extension] > [Cutback].

  3. Launch [Cutback Browser] via [Window] > [Extension] > [Cutback Browser].

  4. In the [Visit site] tab:

    1. Enter the website URL and press Enter.

    2. Click [Add Images] to select a photo from the site.

    3. Return to the Cutback panel to edit or add the image to your sequence.

Cutback browser window to add images to video from website link for premiere pro b roll library

Important Note

  • Some websites may restrict external access. Not all sites are supported.

  • Always check image copyright policies before using. Cutback is not responsible for legal issues related to unauthorized usage.


Method 3: Add Images from Subtitles

  1. Open a new project in Premiere Pro and prepare your audio and video files in the sequence.

  2. Launch [Cutback] via [Window] > [Extension] > [Cutback].

  3. Go to the [Edit Captions] menu and generate the transcription.

    • For how to generate accurate auto-transcription, refer to the guide.

  4. Drag to select the subtitle segment where you want to insert the B-roll and click [Effects] > [Add B-roll images, videos].

  5. Enter keywords to search or upload your own image.

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