File entries hold any document — PDFs, spreadsheets, text files, anything. The file is imported into Binder and synced with the rest of your journal via iCloud.
Creating a file entry
- Tap + and choose File.
- Pick a file from Files, iCloud Drive, or another source.
- Optionally add an annotation describing the file.
On macOS, you can drag files straight from Finder onto the journal list — each non-image file becomes a separate File entry automatically. See Drag and drop.
What happens to the file
Binder makes its own copy of the file when you import it, so moving or renaming the original later won’t break anything. Files sync via iCloud along with the rest of your journal.
Annotations
File entries have an annotation field separate from the filename — use it to describe what’s inside, why you saved it, or what to do with it.
Reminders
Set a reminder to revisit a document later. See Reminders.
When to use Files vs. a Link
- File: you want your own copy, offline-available, synced with your journal
- Link: the content lives on the web; you don’t need a local copy