# Opening Local Files Outside of Media Folders

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To open Local Files that are outside the Media Folders and thus are not visible in the Resource Tree, use one of the following:

•Drag-and-drop a video file(s) or a folder from Windows Explorer to copy it into the Nx Witness viewing grid

•Go to Main Menu and select Open –> File(s) (shortcut Ctrl+O) then select the file(s) to be opened

•Go to Main Menu and choose Open –> Folder then select a folder to be opened

•Right-click anywhere on the viewing grid to open the context menu, select Open –> Folder then choose a folder