cannot copy or add raw files from bridge to external drive

I am trying to add raw files from my sds card to my external bridge using bridge.   I was able to do it one day, and now it does not show up on my external drive.   It appears to be going to lightroom, and then it allows me to open it in photoshop, and at that point it only allows me to save it as a png file.  I absolutely do not have time for all these steps.   What is going on?   Any ideas?   Help!