# Import local annotations

## 1. Make a local annotation layer if it does not exist

![](https://2926737796-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Ld57Fj27nUB-NnjPb7c%2F-MFB4iW_ppibS64R8W1O%2F-MFB5llq1hSeubqLpuCm%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=009e6abf-8a51-4b15-8371-8a8255deffb7)

## 2. Use the 'Choose File' button in the annotation panel

![](https://2926737796-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Ld57Fj27nUB-NnjPb7c%2F-MFB4iW_ppibS64R8W1O%2F-MFB6PiDmOR4aUIdr-He%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e815b12d-f814-4b96-bc81-11240f1aaa1b)

{% hint style="info" %}
Imported annotations will not be saved into the database. As a result, any change made in those annotations will be gone after you close the page or delete the layer.
{% endhint %}