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April 6, 2026
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When importing from Android phone, is there a way to avoid importing the thumbnails?

  • April 6, 2026
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I am using Photoshop Elements 2022 I've been importing my images from my Samsung S25 for a year now (since I bought it). I am using the PSE function: Import > From Camera or Card Reader. While organizing my images, I recently discovered that PSE is also importing the thumbnails. This makes it look like I have duplicates but one has a normal 5-6 Megapixel resolution the other the resolution of the thumbnail on the phone and the file name does not match.

On the phone, they are located in another folder under: Internal Storage.

  • The images: This PC > Internal Storage > DCIM > Camera
  • The thumbnails: This PC > Internal Storage > Pictures > .thumbnails.

The .thumbnails folder is marked as Hidden, but still PSE grabs the thumbnails.

I guess I'll have to use the 'Files or Folder' option and navigate the the DCIM > Camera folder. 

Is there another way to avoid downloading the thumbnails?

    Correct answer Greg_S.

    In the APD (Adobe Photo Downloader) there is a Select Folders dialog that will allow you to uncheck the box for the thumbnails folder on your phone.

     

     

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    Greg_S.
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    Greg_S.Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    April 6, 2026

    In the APD (Adobe Photo Downloader) there is a Select Folders dialog that will allow you to uncheck the box for the thumbnails folder on your phone.

     

     

    Participating Frequently
    April 7, 2026

    That’s exactly what I needed. Thank You!