# Import Postman data using the Postman VS Code extension

You can import collections and environments that were [exported from Postman](/docs/getting-started/importing-and-exporting/exporting-data/). You can also import requests using a cURL command.

To learn more, see [Import data into Postman](/docs/getting-started/importing-and-exporting/importing-data/).

## Import Postman data

To import data, do the following:

1. Click <img alt="Import icon" src="https://assets.postman.com/postman-docs/icons/icon-vs-code-import.jpg#icon" width="14px" /> **Import** at the top of the sidebar.

2. Choose how you'd like to import your data:

   * **cURL** - Enter your curl command. The Postman VS Code extension opens the request in a new tab. Make sure to save the request to a collection.

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       You can [convert a Postman request to a curl command](/docs/developer/vs-code-extension/send-requests/#generate-code-snippets) and import it using the curl command.
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   * **File** - Select collection or environment files. If you're importing a single file, the VS Code extension imports it after you select it.

   * **Folder** - Select a folder that has multiple collection or environment files.

   * **.env files** - The VS Code extension detects `.env` files in your API project that haven't been imported into Postman. When you select this option, Postman checks for new `.env` files that you haven't imported yet. You'll receive an in-app notification if no new files are detected. Learn about [importing environment variables into a new environment](/docs/developer/vs-code-extension/import-data/import-environment-variables/) in Postman.

3. If you're importing multiple files or a folder, select the checkbox next to the files you want to import, then click **Import**.

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  You can also use the `Postman: Import` command from the [Command Palette](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/userinterface#_command-palette) to import data.
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