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How to Upload iPad PDFs to Adobe Cloud with Folder Structure
Question details
The user wants to upload multiple PDF documents from an iPad to Adobe Cloud without losing the existing local folder organization, but is unable to select and upload entire folders directly.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader for iOS
- Device & OS
- iOS (iPad)
- Scenario
- Backing up locally stored PDF documents from an iPad to cloud storage while attempting to keep them organized in their original folder hierarchy.
- Observed behavior
- The current iOS application does not allow users to upload folders containing documents directly to Adobe Cloud in bulk.
Ensure you are signed into your Adobe account on your iPad and have a stable internet connection before beginning the file transfer process.
Manually Recreate Folders and Move PDF Files
Since the direct bulk folder upload feature is currently unavailable on iOS, you must manually mirror your folder structure in the cloud and move files in batches.
Adobe Document Cloud on the iPad does not natively support dragging or uploading entire parent folders with their contents. To ensure your files remain organized, you will need to create the corresponding destination folders in the cloud first, and then transfer the PDFs into them.
Open Acrobat Reader on your iPad, go to the 'Files' tab, select 'Document Cloud', and tap the 'Add Folder' icon to create a folder that matches your local iPad folder name.
Tap the back arrow to return to the main 'Files' menu, and select 'On This iPad' to locate your locally stored PDF documents.
Open the local folder, tap the checkmark icon to select all PDF documents inside it, and tap 'Move' at the bottom of the screen.
Select 'Document Cloud' from the list of locations, tap the newly created folder from Step 1, and confirm the move to upload the files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I upload whole folders to Adobe Cloud on my iPad?
The current version of Acrobat Reader for iOS does not support bulk uploading of local directory structures. Files must be manually selected and moved into folders created within the cloud environment.
Will I lose my PDFs if I delete Acrobat Reader from my iPad?
Yes, any PDF files stored exclusively in the 'On This iPad' section of the Acrobat directory will be permanently deleted if the app is uninstalled. Always back up your files to a cloud service first.
Can I use the Apple Files app to upload folders to Adobe Cloud?
While the Apple Files app integrates with various cloud storage providers, Adobe Document Cloud currently restricts direct folder uploads through the native iOS file picker interface.
