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# Restoring Material from a File-based Archive

To restore material from an archive:

1. In the MediaHub, enable Browse for Archive.
2. In the Archives list, double-click the archive that contains the material to restore.
3. Drag and drop clips and folders from the archive to the Media panel.
   NoteMaterial you drag and drop does not appear in the Media panel until you click Restore. Use the Pending Restore folder to view what will get restored.
4. Click Restore.

   The length of the restoration process depends on the size of the material being restored. You cannot use the application for anything else while Smoke restores the material. Cancel the process at any time by clicking anywhere in the MediaHub.

#### Related Information

- Tips for Organizing Archives
- MediaHub Reference: Browsing for Archives