# 2 instances of image in Library?

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**Created:** [October 27, 2004, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-instances-of-image-in-library/68609 "2004-10-27T10:06:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 27, 2004, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/2-instances-of-image-in-library/68609/1 "2004-10-27T10:06:53Z")

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Forgive me if i sound stupid!!

When i want to import an image from an external source, i use File \> Import \> To Library.

Now this image is in the library stored as a bitmap.

In order for me to work with this image, i have to Convert to Symbol. When i convert to symbol e.g graphic or movieclip, Flash MX adds another instance of the image in the library? So now for this image there is 2 instances in the library, a bitmap and a graphic or movieclip (whichever i choose).

Why does there have to be 2 instances of one image in the library???  
Surely this takes up more space?

Am i doing things the right way???

Hope someone can help.

Thanks in advance.