# Can I save files only on Nextcloud and take them away on the computer

**URL:** <https://help.nextcloud.com/t/can-i-save-files-only-on-nextcloud-and-take-them-away-on-the-computer/94300>\
**Category:** ℹ️ Support\
**Created:** [October 7, 2020, 9:21am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/can-i-save-files-only-on-nextcloud-and-take-them-away-on-the-computer/94300 "2020-10-07T09:21:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 6:04am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/can-i-save-files-only-on-nextcloud-and-take-them-away-on-the-computer/94300/10 "2020-10-08T06:04:32Z")

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> [@Havouza](#):
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> problem is that if I upload the pictures from the local folder and the unmark the local folder for syncing, and delete the local copies of the pictures, next time I have pictures to upload I need to sync the local folder

You could upload files using the web browser. Not sure if that would work for you.  
There was a [project for a virtual drive](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-introduces-virtual-drive-in-desktop-client-to-simplify-desktop-integration/46256), which sounds like it could be what you are looking for. I’m not sure what its status is now though.

Other than that, I don’t think NC can do what you want it to do at the moment.

> [@Havouza](#):
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> Is there really know one that need a cloud space for storing material securly and not needed on the local computer for the moment

Yes, me for one, the method I suggested in my previous answer works fine for me, but everybody’s mileage varies.

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