Using 1Password

Save important files in 1Password

Learn how to save documents, images, and other files in 1Password.

1Password lets you securely store your most important files, so they’re always available when you need them. You can store:

  • Receipts for big purchases.
  • Photos of your passport and driver’s license.
  • A copy of your will.
  • Anything you need to keep safe.
Document, passport, and driver's license icons

Tip

If you’re part of a family or team, you can add files to a shared vault to give others access to them.

Work with files in the 1Password apps

Add a file to 1Password

To add a file to 1Password, drag it to the item list. Or select New Item > Document. Then select Add File, choose a file, and select Save.

To attach a file to an item in 1Password, select an item and select Edit. Select Add More > Attach a File. Choose a file, then select Save.

Save a file to your Mac

To save a file to your Mac, select an item that contains a file and select the down arrow  > Download. Or select Preview to view the file.

You may need to hover your pointer over the file to see these options.

Add a file to 1Password

To add a file to 1Password, select the plus button > Document. Then select Add File, choose a file, and select Save.

To attach a file to an item in 1Password:

  1. Select an item, then select Edit.
  2. Select Add More > Attach a File.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  3. Choose a file, then select Save.

Save a file to your iPhone or iPad

To save a file to your iPhone or iPad:

  1. Choose an item that contains a file.
  2. Select the file.
  3. Select the Share icon and choose Save Image or Save to Files.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

Add a file to 1Password

To add a file to 1Password, drag it to the item list. Or select New Item > Document. Then select Add File, choose a file, and select Save.

To attach a file to an item in 1Password, select an item and select Edit. Select Add More > Attach a File, choose a file, then select Save.

Save a file to your PC

To save a file to your PC, select an item that contains a file and select Download.

You may need to hover your pointer over the file to see the Download button.

Add a file to 1Password

To add a file to 1Password, select New Item > Document. Then select Add File, choose a file, and select Save.

To attach a file to an item in 1Password:

  1. Select an item, then select Edit.
  2. Select Add More > Attach a File.

    You may need to scroll down to see these options.

  3. Choose a file, then select Save.

Save a photo to Google Drive

To save a photo to Google Drive:

  1. Select an item that contains a file.
  2. Select the file, then select Preview.
  3. Select the share button

Drive.

Save other files

To save other files:

  1. Select an item that contains a file.
  2. Select the file, then select Preview.
  3. Select the vertical ellipsis

Download.

Add a file to 1Password

To add a file to 1Password, drag it to the item list. Or select New Item > Document. Then select Add File, choose a file, and select Save.

To attach a file to an item in 1Password, select an item and select Edit. Select Add More > Attach a File, choose a file, then select Save.

Save a file to your computer

To save a file to your computer, select an item that contains a file and select Download.

You may need to hover your pointer over the file to see the Download button.

Work with files on 1Password.com

Sign in to your account on 1Password.com and select to open a vault.

If you're a team administrator, select View vault items at the bottom of the sidebar.

Add a file to 1Password

To add a file to 1Password, select New Item > Document. Then select Add File, choose a file, and select Save.

To attach a file to an item in 1Password, select an item, and select Edit. Select Add More > Attach a File, choose a file and select Save.

Save a file to your computer

To save a file to your computer, select it on 1Password.com and select Download.

Manage who can save files

With 1Password Business, administrators can turn off the option for team members to save files like documents and photos in the account. Learn how to manage file storage for your team.

Get help

1Password includes 1 GB of storage for individual accounts. Shared plans include:

PlanStorage
1Password Families1 GB per person
1Password Teams1 GB per person
1Password Business5 GB per person*

* Files can be up to 2 GB in size.

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