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How to Save a Converted PDF Files Folder to a Computer or USB Drive
Question details
The user needs to download an entire folder of converted files from Adobe Document Cloud to a local computer or external USB flash drive.
- Product
- Adobe Document Cloud
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Transferring converted cloud documents to offline storage or a portable USB drive for offline access.
- Observed behavior
- Adobe Document Cloud traditionally limits downloading to one file at a time, preventing users from downloading an entire folder of converted files simultaneously.
Ensure your USB flash drive is securely connected to your computer's USB port and has sufficient storage space to accommodate all the converted files you plan to download.
Download Files Individually and Transfer to USB
Because of cloud platform restrictions, you must download each converted file individually to your computer's local storage before copying them over to your USB drive.
At the time of the original platform discussion, files.acrobat.com only supported downloading single files at a time rather than fetching an entire folder at once. This manual method ensures all files are safely retrieved.
Log into your Adobe Document Cloud account (files.acrobat.com) using your web browser and open the folder containing your converted files.
Select the first converted file and click the 'Download' button. Save it to your computer's local drive, such as the default Downloads folder. Repeat this process for every file present in the folder.
Open File Explorer on Windows (or Finder on Mac) and navigate to the directory where you saved the downloaded files.
Select all the downloaded files, right-click, and choose 'Copy'. Navigate to your connected USB drive in the side panel, right-click inside the USB drive's window, and select 'Paste' to transfer the files.
Use WPS Office to Batch Convert and Save Directly to USB
Bypass the hassle of downloading files one by one from the cloud. With WPS Office desktop software, you can batch convert multiple PDFs and save the output folder directly to your computer or USB flash drive in one step.
- 1. Open WPS PDF: Launch WPS Office on your computer and open the PDF file you wish to convert.
- 2. Select a conversion tool: Navigate to the 'Tools' tab and select the appropriate conversion option, such as 'PDF to Word' or 'PDF to Excel'.
- 3. Add multiple files: In the conversion dialog box, click the 'Add Files' button to select and import multiple PDFs for batch conversion.
- 4. Set USB as the output destination: Locate the 'Save as location' or 'Output Directory' setting at the bottom of the window. Click 'Browse' and select your connected USB drive.
- 5. Convert and save: Click the 'Convert' button. Once the process is complete, all converted files will be saved immediately to the designated folder on your USB drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I download an entire folder from Adobe Document Cloud at once?
Adobe Document Cloud's web interface historically restricts batch downloading of folders to maintain browser stability and manage server loads. Users are required to select and download files individually.
Can I save files directly to a USB drive from my web browser?
Yes. When you click download on a file, your browser may prompt you to choose a save location. You can select your connected USB flash drive directly from the file explorer dialog instead of saving to your default Downloads folder.
How do I batch convert and save multiple PDFs locally?
Instead of relying on web-based cloud services, you can use desktop software like WPS Office. It allows you to select multiple PDFs, choose a specific local output folder or USB drive, and process the conversions all at once.
What should I do if my USB drive is full or not recognized?
First, verify the USB drive is fully inserted. If it's full, delete unnecessary files to free up space. If it is not recognized, try plugging it into a different USB port or check if it needs to be formatted to a compatible file system like exFAT or FAT32.
