How to change default save location to last file I saved to

[Kara E32137734953m]

Hello,

I have the Adobe Acrobat standard subscription plan.   When I "save as,"  I would like the folder I last saved an adobe file in to appear right away and not have it default to my downloads folder.   It is so annoying because often I am saving to the same folder, but since "save as" takes me to the download folder I have to navigate through a number of folders to get to where I want to save it.   If I am not mistaken years ago Adobe did save to the last folder you saved in, but something has changed.    Is this possible?  

[Amal.]

Hi @Kara E32137734953m 

Hope you are doing well and thanks for reaching out.

There is not a way yet to mark any folder as the default save/open location. However, if you are operating from a single folder to open/save files then that folder will be the topmost one in the recent folders list in My Computer tab.

You may also share your feedback to the engineering team using the link https://www.adobe.com/products/wishform.html

~Amal

[Lucy369458438zwr]

I have the same annoyance! I often save downloaded Adobe files and it does not take me to the most recent folder used. I have to keep clicking through the sub folders from the beginning to get to correct folder. Does my head in. Surely developers can fix this most basic of requests!!!

[Amal.]

Hi there

Hope you are doing well.

if you are operating from a single folder to open/save files then that folder will be the topmost one in the recent folders list in My Computer tab. Please make sure you have the application updated to the recent version 24.02.20687. Go to Help . check for updates and reboot the computer once.

If it still doesn't work, please remove the application using the Acrobat cleaner tool https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/tools/Labs/cleaner.html, reboot the computer and reinstall the application using the direct link https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/acrobat-dc-downloads.html

~Amal

[Abambo]

You can choose from any of the recent folders shown here in this dialogue:

For me, that's normally enough because one of the suggested folders is near enough to the path where I want to save.

When I select the folder, I get the standard file browser from my system, and that one lets me navigate to the real destination, if I did not select the exact one.

[Liana Ottaviano]

Yes that is precisely the issue. Why is "Downloads" automatically the top choice? "Downloads" is for things being...downloaded. These are files I already have on my computer or network and only want to save them elsewhere (Save As instead of Save). Why would I want them in "Downloads"? In order to save keystrokes (or mouse touches) and just be able to hit <ENTER>, I want the most recent Save folder to be the top option.

[EmSelk324]

Did you find a solution to the problem? My mom is having the same issue.

[barryptaylornz]

The recent folder used to work for me but now it is "stuck" with 5 folders that I haven't used in ages. I cant seem to clear the recent folders.

[MikeHunter66]

Just a little work around using the old fashion windows explorer window:

- Save as

- Search your destination folder (or root for multiple folders)

- Copy the address bar

- Cancel your Save action

- Repeat Save As

- Paste clipboard (the link to your destinationfolder) into the address bar

- Enter

- Again Cancel you Save Action (no I am not joking you)

- Again Save As

- Now you can use the small arrow at the right side of the address bar and there is your link to your destination folder.

- Click and Save 🙂

Note: Why 2 times Cancel to get the address in the old fashion "Recent" list of Windows Explorer? I can't tell, but it helps me to get to the folder fast 😉

Good luck

Just an Adobe User

[Liana Ottaviano]

Unfortunately the Adobe Acrobat "Save as PDF" dialog looks nothing like the Windows Explorer Save As dialog box. There is no address bar to paste into. There are 5 recent folders to pick from, or "Choose a different folder".

[Tariq Ahmad Dar · Accepted solution]

Hi all,

Sorry for the delayed response and troubled experience; you may try disabling a preference named "Show online storage when saving files." Try the following steps:

1. Open the Preferences dialog box in Acrobat:

• On Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences > General.
• On macOS: Choose Adobe Acrobat > Preferences > General.

2. Clear the check box for the following options:

• Show online storage when saving files.

Show online storage when opening files (if you want to change the open dialog as well)

3. Click OK.

Let us know if that helps. 

~Tariq

[Sharon33677190eo6a]

Thank you, that worked for Save As, however can you help with trying to save a new pdf to also go to a selected folder?

[AnandSri]

Hello Sharon!

I hope you are doing well.

To save a new PDF to a specific folder:
When creating a new PDF (e.g., from a scan or a blank file), Acrobat typically opens the Save As dialog once you click File > Save or hit Ctrl+S. To ensure it goes to your desired folder:

Click File > Save As.

Select “Choose a different folder” at the bottom of the dialog.

Navigate manually to the folder you want.

Acrobat will remember your last-used save location for future saves in that session.

There is no built-in way to permanently set a Save As location in Acrobat through the UI. However, Acrobat usually defaults to the last saved location in the current session. You can use the Adobe Wish form to file a feature request: https://adobe.ly/3F18K6s

I hope this helps.

Thanks,

Anand Sri.