How to Stop Uploading Files to Adobe Document Cloud on iOS
Question details
The user wants to prevent their PDF documents from being automatically uploaded to Adobe Document Cloud on their iOS device.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader for iOS
- Device & OS
- iOS
- Scenario
- Managing and saving PDF files on an iPhone or iPad without using Adobe's cloud storage.
- Observed behavior
- Files are being saved to Adobe Document Cloud, and the user prefers to keep them strictly on local device storage.
Make sure you know where your local files are stored on your iPhone or iPad, such as the 'On My iPhone' folder in the Apple Files app, before changing your save destinations.
Save Files Directly to Local Device Storage
Change your saving habits within the app to bypass Document Cloud and save strictly to your iPhone or iPad.
By default, Adobe Acrobat may suggest saving to Document Cloud. You can manually override this for each document you save.
When you finish editing or viewing a document, tap the three dots or 'Save As' option in the top menu of the app.
Instead of selecting Document Cloud from the list of locations, tap 'On This Device' or the local storage option.
Select the specific folder on your iPhone or iPad where you want the file to reside and tap 'Save'.
Sign Out of Adobe Account
By signing out of your Adobe account, the app will not have access to Document Cloud and will default to local storage.
Manage and Save PDFs Locally on iOS with WPS Office
WPS Office provides a powerful, privacy-focused alternative for managing PDF documents on your iPhone or iPad. You can easily keep all your files on local storage without forced cloud uploads.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Install WPS Office from the iOS App Store and open the application.
- 2. Open your PDF: Tap the '+' icon or use the built-in file browser to locate and open your PDF document.
- 3. Save to local storage: When you are ready to save, tap 'Save As' and choose 'Location', then select 'Phone' to ensure the file stays exclusively on your iOS device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I completely disable Document Cloud in the Adobe app?
Adobe does not offer a single toggle to completely disable Document Cloud while you are signed in. You must manually choose 'On This Device' each time you save, or sign out of your account to stop cloud syncing entirely.
Where do files go when I choose local storage on iOS?
Files saved to 'On This Device' are typically stored in the app's specific folder within the Apple Files app, or in the general 'On My iPhone' or 'On My iPad' directory.
Will I lose my existing files if I sign out of Adobe Document Cloud?
No, your existing cloud files will remain safely in your Adobe Document Cloud account online. However, they will no longer be visible or synced locally in the app until you sign back in. Any local files will remain on your device.
