Creating a folder in Alight Motion

Alight Motion stores your projects in a main library. To create a folder that holds multiple projects together, open the app and look at the bottom of the screen — you'll see a folder icon with a plus sign next to it. Tap that icon, give your folder a name, and the folder appears in your library when ready. You can now move existing projects into it or create new projects inside it.

The folder appears as a clickable tile in your library, just like a project would. Tap the folder to open it and see what's inside. From there, you can create new projects within that folder or move projects in from your main library. This keeps related videos — like all your social media clips, or all your client work — in one place instead of scattered across your library.

Key Takeaways

  • Tap the folder icon with a plus sign at the bottom of your library screen to create a new folder.
  • Name your folder something specific to what it holds, like "Instagram Reels" or "Client Name Projects".
  • Move projects into a folder by long-pressing the project, selecting move, and choosing the folder as the destination.
  • Open any folder by tapping it, and create new projects directly inside that folder if you want them organized from the start.

Moving projects into an existing folder

Once you have created a folder, you can move projects into it. In your main library, long-press the project you want to move — hold your finger on it for a second or two until a menu appears. Look for a "Move" option in that menu and tap it. A list of your folders will show up, and you select the folder where you want the project to go.

You can move multiple projects at once on some devices. After long-pressing the first project, look for a checkbox or selection option that lets you tap additional projects. Once you have selected all the projects you want to move, the move option will explore to all of them together. This is faster than moving projects one at a time if you are organizing a large library.

Creating projects directly inside a folder

Instead of creating a project in your main library and moving it later, you can create a new project directly inside a folder. Open the folder by tapping it, then look for the plus icon or "New Project" button within that folder. The project will be created and saved inside that folder automatically, so there is no extra step of moving it later.

This approach keeps your main library cleaner from the start. If you know you are working on a series of videos for one client or one platform, create a folder first, then build all your projects inside it. You will not have to hunt through your main library to find them later.

Renaming and deleting folders

To rename a folder, long-press it in your library until a menu appears. Select "Rename" and type the new name. This is useful if your project type changes or you want to be more specific — for example, changing "Client Work" to "Client Work — 2024" or "Instagram Reels" to "Instagram Reels — Q1".

To delete a folder, long-press it and select "Delete." Alight Motion will ask you what to do with the projects inside — you can move them back to your main library or delete them along with the folder. If you are unsure, move the projects out first, then delete the empty folder. That way you do not lose work by accident.

Organizing folders by project type

The most useful folder structure matches how you actually work. If you create videos for multiple platforms, make a folder for each one: TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels. If you work with clients, create a folder for each client name. If you experiment with different styles, create folders like "Transitions," "Animations," or "Effects Tests."

Keep folder names short and specific. "Client A" is less useful than "Acme Corp Videos" because you will recognize it faster when scanning your library. Avoid folders within folders if you can — Alight Motion does not handle deep nesting well, and you will spend more time clicking to find your work. One level of organization (main library containing folders, folders containing projects) works best for most users.

Finding projects when you have multiple folders

If you create many folders, your library can become hard to scan. Alight Motion has a search function — look for a magnifying glass icon at the top of your library screen. Type the project name or part of it, and the app will show you matching projects across all your folders. This is faster than clicking through folders one by one if you remember any part of the project name.

You can also sort your library by date created, date modified, or name. Tap the sort icon (usually three horizontal lines) at the top of your library and choose your preferred order. Sorting by "Recently Modified" shows the projects you have been working on most recently, which is often what you need when you return to the app after a break.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create folders inside folders in Alight Motion?

Alight Motion does not support nested folders — you cannot create a folder inside another folder. Stick to one level of organization: your main library contains folders, and each folder contains projects. This keeps navigation straightforward and prevents you from losing work in deeply buried locations.

What happens to my projects if I delete a folder?

When you delete a folder, Alight Motion asks what to do with the projects inside. You can move them back to your main library or delete them permanently. Always choose "Move to Library" unless you are certain you want to delete the projects themselves. Once deleted, projects cannot be recovered.

Can I move a folder to a different location in my library?

Folders appear in the order you created them in your library. You cannot manually reorder them by dragging. If you want a specific folder to appear first, you can rename it with a number or symbol at the start — for example, "1 — Current Projects" will sort above "Client Work" alphabetically.

How many folders can I create in Alight Motion?

There is no hard limit on the number of folders you can create. However, having too many folders makes your library harder to navigate. Most users find that 5 to 10 folders cover their needs. If you have more than that, consider whether some folders could be combined or whether you need to archive old projects.

Will my folders sync across devices if I use Alight Motion on multiple phones?

Folders are stored locally on your device and do not sync automatically between phones or tablets. If you use Alight Motion on multiple devices, you will need to recreate your folder structure on each one. Export your projects from one device and import them on another to move work between phones.