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Brad22414184ax00
Inspiring
April 21, 2023
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Adding local plugins for 2023

  • April 21, 2023
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I am having to rebuild my Photoshop after loosing my original Photoshop Settings folder. I lost my plugins and need to get them back. All documentation I've seen refers to plugins on the cloud. I don't use the cloud at all and my software is installed locally on my iMac. I just need to get the plugins for this software, Topaz, ON1, etc. back in my plugin availablity on my new Photoshop configuration.

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Test Screen Name
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April 24, 2023

I do t know why you mention plugins in the cloud. They are installed locally. 

Kevin Stohlmeyer
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Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
Community Expert
April 24, 2023

Hi @Test Screen Name the Adobe plugins will show which ones you've previously installed via the exchange via the CC Desktop application - they aren't "stored" per se but the history is. You can find which ones you've installed via Adobe CC in Stock and Marketplace/plugins/manage plugins.

They are always installed locally.

 

Kevin Stohlmeyer
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Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
Community Expert
April 21, 2023

Hi @Brad22414184ax00 if you dont have them stored in the local plugins folder,

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/plug-ins-photoshop-troubleshooting.html#locate-plugins-folder

the Adobe plugins are stored in the cloud - not third party like Topaz and ON1. You'll have to redownload from your registered account on those sites.

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    Brad22414184ax00Author
    Inspiring
    April 21, 2023

    Ok, I found the plugins folder per your link. Thank you. I also checked and my Topaz plugin is in there, I then checked in PS and it showed up. I then found the ON1 plugins for both PS and Lightroom. My question now is, now all I have to do is drag these into the plugin folders for PS and LR, then they will show up in the software? Also, should I quit, these programs before dragging in the new plugins?? Gotta say, I have no idea what you were talking about "stored in the cloud" but, I'm hoping the above is clear about my assumptions. I'm hoping I'm not going to be forced to using "the cloud", I gave up playing around with Adobe's new AR program because of the cloud interface.

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    Brad22414184ax00Author
    Inspiring
    April 22, 2023

    Resending my below question/clarification:

     

    Ok, I found the plugins folder per your link. Thank you. I also checked and my Topaz plugin is in there, I then checked in PS and it showed up. I then found the ON1 plugins for both PS and Lightroom. My question now is, now all I have to do is drag these into the plugin folders for PS and LR, then they will show up in the software? Also, should I quit, these programs before dragging in the new plugins?? Gotta say, I have no idea what you were talking about "stored in the cloud" but, I'm hoping the above is clear about my assumptions. I'm hoping I'm not going to be forced to using "the cloud", I gave up playing around with Adobe's new AR program because of the cloud interface.

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