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How do I undo an import in Unity?

Published in Unity Asset Management 2 mins read

To undo an import in Unity, you'll essentially remove the imported assets from your project. Here's how:

  1. Open your Unity project. This seems obvious, but it's step one!

  2. Open the Package Manager window. You can find this by going to Window > Package Manager.

  3. Select "My Assets". In the Package Manager window, use the dropdown list at the top (usually defaulting to "In Project") and select the "My Assets" option. This displays assets you've imported.

  4. Choose the package you want to partially remove. Find the package from which you want to remove specific assets and click on it.

  5. Look for the "Remove" button (or import status showing it's in project). If the package shows as "In Project", you may need to click on the download icon and then an "Import" button to initiate the window that shows the assets. It may be a download symbol or an import status label that indicates the files are already available.

  6. Select the assets to remove. A window will appear displaying all the assets contained within the package. Carefully check the boxes next to each asset you want to remove from your project.

  7. Confirm the removal. Click the "Remove" button (or equivalent confirm button). Unity will then delete the selected assets from your project. Important: This permanently deletes the assets from your project folder.

Important Considerations:

  • Backup: Before removing assets, especially if you've modified them, consider backing up your project or the specific assets you're removing. This safeguards against accidental data loss.
  • Dependencies: Removing an asset that other parts of your project depend on can break your project. Be sure to check for any script errors after removing assets. The Unity console will usually alert you to these missing dependencies.
  • Package Manager vs. Assets Folder: This process specifically addresses assets imported through the Package Manager, typically from the Asset Store or other package sources. If you manually copied files into your Assets folder, you'll need to delete them directly from the Assets folder in the Unity Editor or your operating system's file explorer.

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