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mikeb87110500
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May 2, 2019
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Moving all Local files to Creative Cloud

  • May 2, 2019
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I want to move every file from my photo library to the creative cloud. I have a folder on my desktop with all of my raw files I would like to transfer all of them to the creative cloud to free up space on my computer but cant find a straight forward way to do this? I want no files what so ever on my desktop. Im using mac

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Correct answer kglad

that won't work with adobe's file sync'g.  there are copies on adobe's servers but they must also remain on your hard drive.  in addition, it's not wise to use any storage solution where you have no copies of your files unless file loss is insignificant.

in general, you would be better served buying an external hard drive and moving all your production files to that hard drive.  you can also use adobe's or someone else's cloud storage for additional safety but in no situation should your only file copies be online.

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Abambo
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AbamboCommunity Expert
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May 13, 2019

External disk to free space...

There are solutions from small USB disks to high capacity NAS systems.

You may use cloud for storing data, but you should keep a copy (and a backup copy) locally.

I use a 6Tb disk for my pictures and a NAS for my backups. In addition I use the cloud for data sharing with colleagues and when working off-site.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
kglad
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kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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May 3, 2019

that won't work with adobe's file sync'g.  there are copies on adobe's servers but they must also remain on your hard drive.  in addition, it's not wise to use any storage solution where you have no copies of your files unless file loss is insignificant.

in general, you would be better served buying an external hard drive and moving all your production files to that hard drive.  you can also use adobe's or someone else's cloud storage for additional safety but in no situation should your only file copies be online.

Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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May 3, 2019

What kglad said.

You can never have too many backups.  SSD drives are known to fail without warning. 

I use my Creative Cloud space for work files I want to sync or share with colleagues. 

For protection, I use Backbalze file backup & recovery service  for $6/month.

https://www.backblaze.com/

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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