How to Import Graphic Templates in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

Motion Graphics Templates (.mogrt files) are one of the best time-saving tools in Premiere Pro. They are pre-built, customizable graphics that you can drag onto your timeline and edit without needing After Effects or any design skills. Title cards, lower thirds, social media graphics, transitions, call-to-action overlays, and more are all available as templates. You just import them, drop them in, and customize the text, colors, and timing.

Today I am going to show you how to import and use graphic templates in Adobe Premiere Pro.

How to Import a Graphic Template

Finding Templates

1. You can find Motion Graphics Templates from several sources:
   • Adobe Stock has free and paid templates built into Premiere Pro.
   • Envato Elements has a huge library of templates with a subscription.
   • Free packs are available from many YouTube creators and design sites.
2. Download the template file. It will have a .mogrt extension.

Importing Into Premiere Pro

3. Open the Essential Graphics panel. Go to Window > Essential Graphics if it is not visible.
4. At the bottom right of the Essential Graphics panel, find the small icon that looks like a square with a plus button. Click on it.
5. A file browser will open. Navigate to the .mogrt file you downloaded.
6. Double click the file to import it. The template is now part of your Premiere Pro library.
7. You can find it by typing the template name in the search bar at the top of the Essential Graphics panel.

Using the Template

8. Once you find the template in the Essential Graphics panel, click and drag it onto your timeline. Place it on a track above your footage.
9. The template will appear on the timeline as a graphics clip. Extend or shorten it to fit the duration you need.

How to Edit a Template

10. Click on the template clip in the timeline.
11. In the Essential Graphics panel, switch to the Edit tab at the top.
12. You will see a set of customizable parameters. Depending on how the template was built, you may be able to edit:
    • Text content (titles, subtitles, names)
    • Colors (background, text, accent colors)
    • Font and size
    • Logo or image placeholders
    • Animation timing
13. Make your changes. They update in real time on the Program Monitor.

Tips

• Build your own templates. If you create a watermark, lower third, or any graphic you want to reuse, right click the graphics layer and select Export as Motion Graphics Template. It saves to your library for instant use in any future project.
• Organize with folders. If you accumulate a lot of templates, create folders in the Essential Graphics panel to keep them organized by category (titles, transitions, social media, etc.).
• Check compatibility. Some templates require specific fonts or After Effects to be installed. If a template looks wrong after importing, check its documentation for requirements.
• Templates respect Premiere Pro’s Vector Motion controls. This means text and shapes inside templates stay sharp at any scale.
• Preview before placing. Hover over a template in the Essential Graphics panel to see a thumbnail preview of what it looks like.

That is how you import and use graphic templates in Premiere Pro. They are a massive time saver and bring professional-quality graphics to any project with just a drag and drop.