# Images

> Add and promote a previously captured image in CapaInstaller OSD, and which image formats are supported.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capainstaller/the-capainstaller-console/os-deployment/what-is-os-deployment/images/  
Product: CapaInstaller — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

# Introduction

The following is a description of the process involved in adding and promoting previously captured image to CapaInstaller OSD.

The images supported are based on the [Windows Image format](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13096) (.wim)

#### Adding a captured Image

- Right click on *Images* in the root Point and select *Add Windows Image*
- Browse for the imagefile in your Captures folder  
  - The folder is by default located in your root OSD Point
  - If you wish to use the filename as a Imagename or Description, you can mark the name and copy to clipboard
- Specify the name of the image and an optional Decription of the image.
- Select what Operating System the file is Captured from
- Click OK and wait a couple of minutes for the addition to complete. Transfer speeds are dependent on network and disk speeds.

#### Image properties

Right-clicking on an image gives you the following options:

- ##### *Promote*

Lets you promote the items on the CapaInstaller OS Deployment Point to a child point.  This can only be done if a child point has been created.  
   
Click Next to promote the image to the child Deployment Point. *![](/attachments/capainstaller/aea9a6f8-ab89-4bda-a9fa-a25adc338abe.png)*

- ##### *Delete*

Lets you delete the image. You are asked to confirm this.  
 *![](/attachments/capainstaller/1c103459-128c-45b1-ae6f-4b18b210b4fd.png)*

- ##### *Properties*

Displays the properties for the image. For a detailed description of the individual fields, see above.

![](/attachments/capainstaller/0789b1bb-a80a-4aec-bea8-dc1f93e4ac06.png)

## Related

- [Preparing a Windows Image for OSD](/capainstaller/the-capainstaller-console/os-deployment/how-to-use-osd/preparing-a-windows-image-for-osd/)
- [Create a boot image](/capainstaller/the-capainstaller-console/os-deployment/how-to-use-osd/create-a-boot-image/)