Use case or problem I want to put the attachments in a separate folder outside the vault folder. This simplifies sync and backup frequency due to the difference of folder sizes. Proposed solution For example, D:\Obsidian-attachments\my-vault-name or ..\Obsidian-attachments\my-vault-name (relati…

i think it would be nice to have the option to link folders outside the vauld. i need this for documetation of software.

hello, hm, it is not what i mean. i would copy any extern files to my Vault. hmpf, i cant realy discribe what i mean. T.T

The FR is about using an external folder, outside the vault, for attachments than can be read/used in a vault. You mentioned [image] BroccoliPanda: the option to link folders outside the vauld so I thought I’d share that option if that’s what you were looking for.

Hmm, drag & drop + [Ctrl] doesn’t work for me. If I try that with a folder, nothing happens. If I do it with a file, the file is copied to my Obsidian vault. I think “linking folders” isn’t really what I mean, or maybe Obsidian doesn’t understand it that way. :thinking: Are you familiar with Visu…

Support external folders for attachments

Feature requests

ariehen July 16, 2025, 8:40am 3

You can link to folders outside your vault and the Finder (macOS) or Windows File Explorer will open. See: