How to Share Adobe Acrobat Reviews via Network Drive Instead of Cloud
Question details
The user wants to configure Adobe Acrobat to share document reviews over a local network drive instead of being forced to use Adobe Document Cloud.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Setting up a document review sharing workflow after a recent software reinstallation.
- Observed behavior
- Acrobat defaults to requiring Adobe Document Cloud for sharing reviews, bypassing the previously used local network location workflow.
Ensure you have read and write permissions to the intended network drive or shared folder where the review files will be hosted.
Disable Document Cloud Sharing in Acrobat Preferences
Modify your reviewing preferences to prevent Acrobat from forcing document sharing through the cloud, restoring local network functionality.
By default, newer installations of Adobe Acrobat prioritize their proprietary cloud services for collaboration. Disabling this option reverts the software to its legacy review behavior.
Launch Adobe Acrobat. If you are on Windows, navigate to 'Edit' > 'Preferences'. If you are on macOS, click 'Acrobat' > 'Preferences' from the top menu bar.
In the left-hand Categories pane of the Preferences window, scroll down and select 'Reviewing'.
Locate and uncheck the option labeled 'Share reviews using Document Cloud'. Click the 'OK' button at the bottom to apply and save your changes.
Collaborate on PDFs Offline with WPS Office
WPS Office offers a powerful, lightweight PDF editor that allows you to easily add annotations, comments, and review markups without forced cloud dependency. You can save your reviewed PDFs locally and share them securely via your own network drive.
- 1. Open your document: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF file you wish to review.
- 2. Add review markups: Navigate to the 'Comment' tab to add highlights, text boxes, stamps, and sticky notes.
- 3. Save to network drive: Click 'File' > 'Save As' and choose your mapped network drive or local shared folder as the destination.
- 4. Share with your team: Notify your colleagues so they can access the shared local directory, open the file in WPS Office, and add their own comments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Acrobat switch my review sharing to Document Cloud automatically?
Adobe typically defaults to Document Cloud sharing in newer updates or after a fresh software reinstallation to promote its cloud-based collaboration services. You must manually revert to local sharing in the Preferences menu.
Can I still share a PDF review via email after disabling cloud sharing?
Yes, disabling Document Cloud sharing restores the traditional sharing workflow, which allows you to right-click and send the review document as an email attachment if your email client is properly configured.
Are network shared reviews supported for macOS users?
Yes, as long as the Mac is securely connected to the appropriate SMB or AFP network share and has the correct read/write permissions, macOS users can seamlessly participate in network-based document reviews.
