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# Organizing Sessions

> Organize sessions in Open Canva using folders, search, and drag-and-drop so your image generation projects stay structured and accessible.

## Organization overview

Open Canva provides several tools to help you organize your sessions and keep your work structured:

* **Folders**: Group related sessions together
* **Search**: Quickly find specific sessions
* **Drag and drop**: Reorganize with simple interactions
* **Naming**: Use descriptive names for easy identification

## Using folders

### Creating folders

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access folder creation">
    In the sessions sidebar, look for the folder creation option (usually a folder icon with a plus).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name your folder">
    Enter a descriptive folder name that represents the group of sessions it will contain.

    **Good folder names:**

    * "Client Projects"
    * "2024 Campaigns"
    * "Personal Art"
    * "Experiments"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Organize sessions">
    Move sessions into folders by dragging and dropping, or create new sessions directly within folders.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Folder structure

Create a folder hierarchy that makes sense for your workflow:

```
📁 Client Work
  📁 Project A
    📄 Session 1
    📄 Session 2
  📁 Project B
    📄 Session 1

📁 Personal Projects
  📁 Character Design
  📁 Landscapes

📁 Experiments
  📄 Test Session 1
  📄 Test Session 2
```

## Drag and drop

### Moving sessions

1. **Click and hold** on a session in the sidebar
2. **Drag** it to the desired location
3. **Drop** it into a folder or new position

### Reordering

Drag sessions within the same folder to reorder them:

* Move important sessions to the top
* Group related sessions together
* Organize by date or priority

## Search functionality

### Finding sessions

Use the search feature to quickly locate sessions:

1. **Open search**: Click the search icon or use keyboard shortcut
2. **Enter keywords**: Type part of the session name
3. **View results**: Matching sessions appear instantly

<Tip>
  Search works on session names, so descriptive naming makes search more effective.
</Tip>

### Search tips

* **Partial matches**: Search finds sessions containing your search term
* **Case insensitive**: Search works regardless of capitalization
* **Real-time**: Results update as you type

## Organization strategies

### By project

Group sessions by project or client:

```
📁 Website Redesign
  📄 Homepage Images
  📄 Product Pages
  📄 Blog Graphics

📁 Marketing Campaign
  📄 Social Media
  📄 Email Graphics
  📄 Print Materials
```

### By date

Organize chronologically:

```
📁 2024
  📁 Q1
  📁 Q2
  📁 Q3
  📁 Q4
```

### By purpose

Group by use case:

```
📁 Client Deliverables
📁 Personal Projects
📁 Experiments
📁 Templates
```

## Best practices

<Tip>
  **Start organized**: Set up your folder structure early rather than organizing later.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Be consistent**: Use consistent naming and organization patterns.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Regular cleanup**: Periodically review and archive or delete old sessions.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Use folders liberally**: Don't be afraid to create folders. Better organization makes work easier.
</Tip>

## Advanced organization

### Nested folders

Create folders within folders for detailed organization:

* **Top level**: Broad categories
* **Second level**: Specific projects or clients
* **Sessions**: Individual work sessions

### Session tags or labels

While Open Canva may not have explicit tags, you can use naming conventions:

* Prefix with category: `[CLIENT] Project Name`
* Use separators: `Project - Category - Date`
* Include status: `[ACTIVE] Project Name`

## Maintenance

### Regular review

Periodically review your session organization:

* **Archive old work**: Move completed projects to archive folders
* **Delete unused**: Remove test sessions and experiments you no longer need
* **Reorganize**: Adjust structure as your workflow evolves

### Backup important work

Before deleting or archiving:

* Download important images
* Export session data if available
* Keep backups of critical work

## Related guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Creating Sessions" icon="plus" href="/sessions/creating">
    Learn how to create new sessions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Session History" icon="clock" href="/sessions/history">
    View and manage your generation history.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Keyboard Shortcuts" icon="keyboard" href="/features/shortcuts">
    Use shortcuts for faster organization.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Best Practices" icon="star" href="/features/best-practices">
    More tips for effective workflow.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>