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title: "8.1.2 Custom Libraries"
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Users can upload their own images and animations into Canvas using the Custom Libraries function in the Graphic Library window. 

To create a new custom library, under the Custom Libraries section, click **Create New Custom Library** > assign a name to the custom library.

![image](media://3ccabe51-d7db-4c08-b52a-47964da85090)

Once created successfully, open the created custom library, and a sub-folder will appear by default. Sub-folder can be renamed by right-clicking the sub-folder > click **Rename**. 

![image](media://def45ca8-7ec5-4591-8f30-812ab6dabfe5)


Users can also add additional folders by right-clicking in the Graphic Library window > click **New Folder**.

![image](media://0b5dcc8e-45e9-4f37-be62-fd655d820d05)

Users can upload images into a target folder by clicking on the **+ **icon. 

![image](media://d8c67ba0-12aa-4f39-be57-d98012838451)

> 📝 Imported files will assume the name of the file used.

To change the name of an object, right-click on the object > click **Rename**. 

![image](media://ad8e9a1a-106f-40f4-937a-98c63d0a6c54)

Users can also make use of the Property Editor on a target object for more information on its functionalities as well.

![image](media://2d133c82-06b7-405f-a8bd-3d06294ce79b)

| **Supported File Type** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| PNG | Handle high resolution graphics with transparent or semi-transparent backgrounds. |
| BMP | Handle an uncompressed graphic with looseless quality. |
| JPG, JPEG | Compressed image file to reduce the file size. |
| GIF | Short animation of digital image. |
| SVG | Handle graphics with transparent or semi-transparent background, but file size is smaller than *.png. Please note that we do not support animated SVGs, but GIFs can be use alternatively. |