# Images

Images are what is used to build containers. Each image defines the pieces required to build and configure a container and can be reused many times. The **Images** section in Portainer lets you interact with the images in an environment.

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You can pull images from Docker Hub or any other [registry](../../../admin/registries/add/):

{% content-ref url="pull.md" %}
[pull.md](pull.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

You can also view a list of the images that are currently available in an environment, including their IDs, usage states, tags, sizes and creation dates. There are many other options available:

{% content-ref url="build.md" %}
[build.md](build.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="import.md" %}
[import.md](import.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="export.md" %}
[export.md](export.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}