> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://craft-support.mintlify.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# On-Device Folders

> Keep folders and their assets available offline on your device.

Craft allows you to take **entire folders and their assets on device**, ensuring you can access your **images, files, and other attachments** without an internet connection. While documents have always been available offline, this feature extends to **all assets within a top-level folder**, making it easier to work seamlessly when offline.

<Info>
  On-Device Folders is available on macOS, iPad, and iPhone.
</Info>

## How to Enable On-Device Folders

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open Craft on your Mac, iPad, or iPhone
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Locate the folder you want to store on your device
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Tap the **three-dot menu (⋯)** next to the folder
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select **"On My Mac / iPad / iPhone"**
  </Step>
</Steps>

The folder and all its assets will be stored locally on your device.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/craft-support/bXGV3J9qfsAQZqJz/images/account-and-subscription/storage-and-recovery/on-device-folders/en/content/on-device-folder-menu.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bXGV3J9qfsAQZqJz&q=85&s=567868aeb5f0b4867be29767b4e08b14" alt="On-device folder menu option" width="1171" height="750" data-path="images/account-and-subscription/storage-and-recovery/on-device-folders/en/content/on-device-folder-menu.png" />

<Info title="Nested Folders">
  All nested folders inside the selected folder will be included in the download. Individual nested folders cannot be stored separately.
</Info>

## How On-Device Folders Work

* Once a folder is stored on device, **all images, files, and attachments** within it will be available locally, even without an internet connection
* Any **changes made while offline** will sync once your device reconnects to the internet
* Documents have always been available offline – this feature specifically ensures **assets** (images, files) are also available

<Warning title="What On-Device Folders Does Not Do">
  On-Device Folders downloads **Craft documents and their assets** for offline access. It does **not**:

  * Map or link external Mac/iPad folders into Craft
  * Act as a file manager for non-Craft files
  * Replace cloud sync (your documents still sync when online)

  If you're looking to store Craft documents **entirely locally** without cloud sync, see [External Locations](/en/account-and-subscription/storage-and-recovery/external-locations) instead. Note that External Locations have significant limitations including no sharing or collaboration features.
</Warning>

## Limitations and Important Notes

### Folder Eligibility

* The "On My Mac / iPad / iPhone" option **only appears on top-level folders** in the sidebar
* It is not available on subfolders, individual documents, or the space home page
* All nested content inside a top-level folder is included automatically

### Sync and Device Storage

* The **On-Device Folder** setting applies individually to each device
* While the content within the folder **will sync across all your devices**, you need to manually enable **On-Device** mode on each device where you want the folder stored locally
* **Ensure your device has enough storage** before enabling this feature – Craft will display a warning if space is limited

### Downloading Process

* **Downloads only occur when the app is open in the foreground** – background downloads are not currently supported
* Moving an **on-device folder** into another folder **will remove its on-device setting** – if moved back, the setting must be re-enabled

### Editing and Updates

* **On-device folders do not update automatically** when changes are made offline (e.g., sketching on a draft, cropping a cover image)
* Changes will sync once you're back online

### File Types and Restrictions

* **Whiteboards cannot be edited while on device** – attempting to do so will result in an error
* **Mention profile images will not be downloaded** in the first iteration, though they may still appear in Craft's cache

## Best Practices

* Ensure you have enough device storage before storing large folders
* Keep Craft open while downloading folders to your device
* Re-enable on-device access if you move a folder back to its original location
* Plan for manual updates when making edits to on-device content – sync only triggers once back online

## When to Use On-Device Folders

On-Device Folders are ideal for:

* Traveling or working in areas with limited connectivity
* Presentations where you need guaranteed access to images and media
* Projects with large media files that you frequently access
* Ensuring critical folders are always accessible regardless of internet connection

By enabling on-device folders, you can work uninterrupted, whether you're traveling, in low-connectivity areas, or simply prefer local storage for certain files.