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Import a reference image

You can import an image into the 3D View as an image plane as a visual guide for your sculpting and painting.

An image plane is a 2D object (plane) attached to the viewing camera that enables the placement of an image file into the camera’s view.

For information on importing models from other 3D applications with their respective image planes, see Import using FBX.

Using an image plane is useful when you want to sculpt or paint on a model using a reference image overlaying your work.

1. Click the Object List tab.

   The contents of the Object List are displayed (cameras, lights, materials, objects, and so on).

2. In the Object List, select the camera you want to load an image onto (or create a new camera).
3. Expand the camera item list, then click the image plane.

   The image plane properties display in the Properties window.

4. In the Properties window, click Import.
5. Using the File Browser, select the image you want to load as an image plane and click Open.

   The image appears in the center of the 3D View in front of the model (provided that the camera is selected and the 3D View is set to look through it).