iMovie import window doesn't display media files for import

I am having an issue with importing media into an iMovie project. When I click the import media arrow, I get an empty list. Then if I choose Desktop, it is empty again, not even the mp4 videos I have on the desktop. I can drag and drop those videos into iMovie but why don't I see them listed in the Import window as I have seen in the iMovie tutorials?

iMac 24″, macOS 26.2

Posted on Feb 5, 2026 8:09 AM

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iMovie import window doesn't display media files for import

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