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Hermann Ootic
Hermann Ootic
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September 18, 2023
Question

DAT files?

  • September 18, 2023
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I have DAT files showing up in my Adobe stock licensed folder? They download that requires them?

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daniellei4510
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daniellei4510Community Expert
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October 17, 2023

A lot of applications create .dat files but in my experience they are usually hidden from view unless I select "show hidden files" somewhere on my Mac. And conventional wisdom would suggest that the reason some files are hidden is because it's best not to delete them. Anyway, you can google "what are .dat files" for additional information.

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    Hermann Ootic
    Hermann OoticAuthor
    Known Participant
    October 23, 2023

    Thank you. Most here say they are "cache" related. My search revealed there is an external program for .dat files. They appeared when downloading Stock Images. No video.

    Abambo
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    AbamboCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 24, 2023

    Dat files can be basically anything, but they do probably not contain useful user data, if there is no program running, that needs them. I do not see dat files on my system. So I assume they need to be internal to you. Did you try downloading with a different browser?

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    WendellaBee
    Adobe Employee
    WendellaBee
    Adobe Employee
    September 18, 2023

    Hi @Hermann Ootic,

    Could you share a screenshot of what you are seeing please?

    Hermann Ootic
    Hermann OoticAuthor
    Known Participant
    October 5, 2023

    These came with some of the stock photos that I downloaded. Can they be deleted? What are they for?

     

    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Peru BobCommunity Expert
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    September 18, 2023

    I've moved this from the Using the Community forum (which is the forum for issues using the forums) to the Stock forum so that proper help can be offered.

    Hermann Ootic
    Hermann OoticAuthor
    Known Participant
    September 18, 2023

    What did I download that requires them? Can they be simply deleted?

     

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