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M.E.310814321c2q
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June 20, 2026
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How to retrieve Indesign doc from the cloud

  • June 20, 2026
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I saved my Indesign Book doc to a new folder on my computer. Adobe moved it to the cloud instead which I never to. I always choose to my computer. How do I get it back? The instructions I have found are as follows: Locating Your InDesign File in the Cloud
To retrieve your InDesign file that may have been saved to the cloud, follow these steps:
    1    Log into Adobe Account: Go to the Adobe Creative Cloud website or open the Creative Cloud app.
    2    Check Cloud Storage: Look for your saved files in the cloud storage section. Your InDesign document should be listed there if it was saved as a Cloud Document.

I logged in but cannot find the ACC website nor open the CC app and I don’t want it. I do not want to purchase anything else. I also find the web sites very sparse of direction or information. How do I get my doc back, since I created a new folder for it and it is not here? 

Thanks

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    rob day
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    rob dayCommunity Expert
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    June 20, 2026

    Hi ​@M.E.310814321c2q , Also you can get to InDesign cloud or computer saved documents via the Open dialog—toggle Open Cloud Document or On your computer to switch between computer and cloud saved docs:

     

     

    leo.r
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    leo.rCommunity Expert
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    June 20, 2026

    I saved my Indesign Book doc to a new folder on my computer.

    Just to make sure: is it an .indb document?

     

    Adobe moved it to the cloud instead

     

    Adobe doesn’t move anything to the cloud or anywhere else for that matter. Also, .indb docs (books) cannot be saved as “cloud docs”.

    Do you see your file anywhere? Why do you think your file was moved somewhere, and particularly to the cloud?

     

    nor open the CC app

     

    What happens when you attempt to open the Creative Cloud app? This app must function in order for you to use the CC apps. (Or, more accurately, if it’s unable to function then it’s a sign of a trouble that will eventually affect your CC apps.)

     

    What are your InDesign and operating system versions?

    leo.r
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    leo.rCommunity Expert
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    June 20, 2026

    P.S. Is it possible that your file was in fact moved to Apple’s iCloud? This could happen if you have iCloud sync enabled in System Settings, in which case files saved in certain folders will be automatically stored in iCloud.

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