When I attempt to import a uasset, the file explorer that UE5 opens doesn't show uassets.

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I’m trying to import a normal map, however I can’t see them in the file explorer that UE5 opens. It appears to not be looking for .uasset files. Is this intended?

Here in my image:

  • LEFT: the “import” window that UE5 opens
  • RIGHT: the windows file explorer in the same location. This shows that all the assets are there.

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Strangely enough, you can’t import uasset files.

You can import textures.

If you want to move assets between one project and another, then you can use the migrate functionality ( right click ).

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Hey @gloria_borger123!

To add on just a bit more, if your .uasset files are already loose you can/need to directly add them inside of your content folder somewhere.

I would not recommend this method as a go to (in fact I would advise against it), and you should use the MIgrate functionality that @ClockworkOcean mentioned whenever possible. However, as a last resort, if migrating is not an option you can still add them to your project, just beware of errors and dependency issues.

I hope the answers above are the solution you need!