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How to Import or Upload Content to OneTake AI

When you open OneTake AI, the home screen asks "What do you want to do?" and presents all the ways you can bring content into the platform. You can import from your device, record directly, or connect external sources.


All Import Options Available


My Device

Upload a video or audio file stored locally on your computer or mobile device. Supported file types include common video formats such as MP4, MOV, and audio formats such as MP3 and WAV.


Camera

Record a video directly inside OneTake AI using your device camera. No external recording software needed.


Audio

Record audio only using your device microphone. Use this when you have a podcast, voice recording, or audio-only content you want to process.


Screencast

Record your screen directly inside OneTake AI. Use this for tutorials, software walkthroughs, or any content where you are capturing what is happening on your screen.


Google Drive

Connect your Google Drive account and import a video or audio file stored there directly into OneTake AI without downloading it to your device first.


Google Photos

Import a video file stored in your Google Photos library directly into OneTake AI.


Paste a direct URL to a video hosted online. OneTake AI will import the content from the link.


YouTube

Paste a YouTube video URL to import that video directly into OneTake AI for editing and processing.


Dropbox

Connect your Dropbox account and import a file stored there directly into OneTake AI.


Zoom

Import a recorded Zoom meeting directly into OneTake AI. Use this to process, edit, and repurpose your recorded calls and webinars.


How to Import Content


  1. Open OneTake AI — the home screen will display the import options automatically
  2. Select the source you want to use
  3. Follow the prompts for that source — for device uploads you will be asked to select a file, for external sources you may need to authenticate your account
  4. Once the content is uploaded or connected, OneTake AI will begin processing it


Additional Actions From the Home Screen


Below the import panel you will also see quick action buttons:

  • Find ideas — get content ideas from the AI assistant
  • Write a script — have the AI write a video script for you
  • Create course outline — generate a structured course outline
  • Write an ad — generate ad copy with AI assistance
  • Something else — open a free text prompt to ask the AI for anything else

You can also type directly into the chat bar at the bottom: "How can OneTake assist you today?"


Navigation


The left sidebar gives you access to:

  • Home — the main import and action screen
  • Projects — all your existing video projects
  • Auto Imports — manage automatic import connections
  • Settings — your account and platform settings


Notes

  • You do not need to download files from Google Drive, Google Photos, Dropbox, YouTube, or Zoom — OneTake AI imports them directly from the source
  • Zoom imports require your Zoom recording to be saved and accessible
  • Link imports depend on the video being publicly accessible at that URL
  • Camera and Screencast recording happen directly inside the browser — no software download required

Updated on: 17/05/2026

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