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oliveg23204891
oliveg23204891
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November 1, 2024
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Adobe Acrobat + Google Drive Sync Issue on iPad

  • November 1, 2024
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I'm trying to switch from PDF Expert to Adobe Acrobat on my iPad but having issues with Google Drive integration. Here's my situation:

Currently, I use:

  • iPad with PDF Expert for PDF annotations (highlights, comments)
  • Google Drive for file storage
  • Google Drive desktop app on MacBook Air for local sync

This setup works perfectly - I can access and edit PDFs on any device, with changes syncing automatically. Files are also available offline on my MacBook.

The problem: When trying to replicate this workflow with Adobe Acrobat on iPad, I can't access the Google Drive folders that are synced with my desktop. The folders simply don't appear in Acrobat's interface.

Questions:

  1. Is there a way to make Acrobat on iPad see my desktop-synced Google Drive folders?
  2. If not, is there an alternative workflow to achieve the same functionality using Acrobat?

    1 reply

    S_S
    Community Manager
    S_SCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    February 19, 2025

    Hi @oliveg23204891,

     

    Hope you are doing well. Sorry for the trouble, and the delayed response.

     

    In case you are still looking for a solution, here are my comments:

     

    Since iOS integrates Google Drive through the Files app, you can link your Google Drive folders directly to Adobe Acrobat using the Files app as an intermediary.

    Here’s how to do it:

    1. Make sure Google Drive is connected to the Files app on your iPad. To do this:

      • Open the Files app on your iPad.
      • Tap the Browse tab and scroll down to Locations.
      • You should see Google Drive as one of the available locations. If not, tap Edit and toggle Google Drive on.

    2. Once Google Drive is visible in the Files app, you can open your Google Drive folders directly through the Files app on your iPad.

    3. In Adobe Acrobat, tap Open File and select Files as your location, then navigate to your Google Drive folder through the Files app and open the PDF.

    This allows you to access the synced Google Drive folders on your iPad, which will work similarly to how you use them on your MacBook.

     

    Let us know if this helps.


    -Souvik

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