Creating a folder in Alight Motion takes three taps and keeps your projects organized

Alight Motion stores all your video projects in one place by default, which gets messy fast once you have more than a few. A folder is a container that holds multiple projects so you can group them by type, client, date, or any system that makes sense to you. Creating one takes about 30 seconds and works the same way on both Android and iOS.

The folder appears in your main project list immediately after you create it, and you can move existing projects into it or create new projects directly inside it. Folders do not change how Alight Motion works — they are purely organizational.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Alight Motion, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left, and select "New Folder" to create one.
  • Name your folder something specific to what it holds — "Client Work", "Tutorial Videos", or "Practice" are clearer than generic names.
  • Move projects into a folder by long-pressing the project, selecting "Move", and choosing the destination folder.
  • You can create folders inside folders to organize large collections further, though most people find one level of folders sufficient.

Step-by-step: Creating your first folder

Open Alight Motion and look at the main screen where your projects appear. In the top left corner, you will see three horizontal lines stacked on top of each other — this is the menu icon. Tap it once.

A menu slides out from the left side of the screen. Look for the option that says "New Folder" and tap it. A text box appears asking you to name the folder. Type a name that describes what will go inside — for example, "Client Videos", "School Project", or "Shorts". Tap the checkmark or "Done" button to confirm. The folder now appears in your project list as a folder icon with your chosen name.

Moving projects into a folder

If you already have projects you want to organize, you do not need to recreate them. Long-press (press and hold for about two seconds) on any project in your list. A menu appears with several options, including "Move". Tap "Move".

A window shows all your available folders. Tap the folder where you want this project to go. The project disappears from the main list and now lives inside that folder. Repeat this for each project you want to move. You can move multiple projects one at a time, or some versions of Alight Motion let you select several projects at once before moving them together.

Creating projects directly inside a folder

You do not have to create a project in the main list and then move it. Tap on any folder to open it and see what is inside. Once inside, tap the plus icon or "New Project" button (the exact location varies slightly between Android and iOS, but it is always visible on the screen). A new blank project is created directly in that folder.

This method is faster if you know which folder a project belongs to before you start working on it. The project behaves exactly the same way as one created in the main list — you edit it the same way, and it saves automatically.

Organizing folders within folders

Alight Motion allows you to create a folder inside another folder, which is useful if you have a large number of projects. For example, you might have a "Client Work" folder that contains subfolders for each client: "Acme Corp", "Smith Design", and "Local Bakery". This prevents your main list from becoming overwhelming.

To create a subfolder, open the parent folder first by tapping on it. Then tap the menu icon and select "New Folder" just as you would in the main list. The new folder appears inside the parent folder. You can nest folders up to several levels deep, though most people find that one or two levels is enough.

Renaming and deleting folders

If you create a folder and later want to change its name, long-press on the folder and look for a "Rename" option. Tap it, type the new name, and confirm. The folder keeps all the projects inside it — renaming only changes the label.

To delete a folder, long-press it and select "Delete". Alight Motion will warn you if the folder contains projects and ask you to confirm. Deleting a folder does not delete the projects inside it — they move back to the parent location (usually the main list). If you delete a subfolder, its projects move into the parent folder it was nested in.

Troubleshooting folder problems

If you create a folder but cannot see it, close Alight Motion completely and reopen it. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to display new folders. If the folder still does not appear, check that you tapped "Done" or the checkmark after typing the name — if you did not confirm, the folder was never created.

If you cannot move a project into a folder, make sure the project is not currently open in the editor. Alight Motion does not let you move a project while you are working on it. Close the project first, then try moving it again. If a project seems stuck, try restarting the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I move a folder into another folder?

Yes. Long-press the folder you want to move, select "Move", and choose the destination folder. This works the same way as moving a project. You can reorganize your folder structure anytime without losing any projects.

What happens if I delete a folder by accident?

The projects inside move back to the parent location, so they are not lost. However, Alight Motion does not have an undo button for folder deletion. If you need the folder structure back, you will have to recreate the folders and move the projects again.

Is there a limit to how many folders I can create?

No. You can create as many folders as you need. The only practical limit is how much storage space your device has, and folders themselves take almost no space — only the projects inside them do.

Do folders take up extra storage space?

No. A folder is just a label that organizes projects. It does not duplicate your projects or use additional storage. Your total storage use stays the same whether projects are in folders or in the main list.

Can I see all my projects at once even if they are in different folders?

Not in a single view. You have to open each folder to see what is inside. Some versions of Alight Motion have a search function that finds projects by name across all folders, which is faster than opening each folder individually.