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How Adobe Creative Cloud Files Storage and Synchronization Work
Question details
The user wants to move files and folders from a Mac to Creative Cloud Files, delete the local copies to save space, and use the platform similarly to Dropbox for online access and backups.
- Product
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Device & OS
- Mac
- Scenario
- Moving files to cloud storage to free up local storage space while maintaining online access.
- Observed behavior
- The user is treating Creative Cloud sync as a primary backup service, aiming to safely delete local copies after moving them to the cloud.
Ensure your Creative Cloud desktop application is running and you have sufficient available cloud storage before moving large folders.
Synchronize Files and Manage Local Storage Effectively
Properly upload your files to Creative Cloud and ensure you have an independent backup before attempting to remove any local copies.
Creative Cloud Files is primarily a synchronization and collaboration tool, not a dedicated cloud backup service. Deleting a file from the local synchronized folder will also delete it from the cloud, so you must adjust your workflow if you wish to free up local disk space.
Open the Creative Cloud Files folder on your Mac or log into the Creative Cloud web interface, and copy the files and folders you wish to store online into this directory.
Check the Creative Cloud desktop application to confirm that the synchronization process is entirely complete. Look for the 'Up to date' status icon.
Before deleting any files from your Mac, copy the data to an external hard drive or a dedicated cloud backup service (like Backblaze or an actual Dropbox backup plan).
Once your independent backup is verified, you can delete the original files from your main working directories outside the Creative Cloud sync folder. Do not delete them from the sync folder itself, or they will vanish from the cloud as well.
Manage and Sync Your Documents Easily with WPS Office
While Creative Cloud handles your design assets, use WPS Office as a lightweight, powerful alternative to Microsoft Office. It comes with built-in WPS Cloud storage, making it incredibly easy to safely back up, sync, and access your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents across all your devices.
- 1. Download and Install: Get WPS Office from the official website and install it on your Mac or PC.
- 2. Sign In for Cloud Services: Create a free account and log in to activate your complimentary WPS Cloud storage space.
- 3. Save and Sync Automatically: Edit your documents and choose to save them directly to WPS Cloud for real-time backup and cross-device syncing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adobe Creative Cloud the same type of service as Dropbox?
Not exactly. While both offer file syncing, Creative Cloud is primarily designed for sharing creative files across devices and collaborating with colleagues, rather than serving as a dedicated, version-history-focused backup service like Dropbox.
Can I safely delete local files after uploading them to Creative Cloud?
If you delete files directly from your local Creative Cloud Files sync folder, they will also be deleted from the cloud server. You must keep a separate backup if you want to remove files from your computer entirely.
What is the difference between Creative Cloud storage and Document Cloud?
Creative Cloud storage is intended for broader creative assets (like PSD, AI, and video files) and general file syncing, whereas Adobe Document Cloud is a specialized service specifically optimized for PDF storage, e-signatures, and document workflows.
How do I know if my files have finished syncing to Creative Cloud?
You can check the sync status by opening the Creative Cloud desktop application and looking at the cloud icon in the upper right corner. It will display a progress bar while syncing and say 'Up to date' when finished.
