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KoryH
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how to download multiple files from Creative Cloud

Jun 28, 2012 6:20 PM

Tags: #creative_cloud_file_download

I uploaded about 30 photos to creative cloud storage. Now I cannot find a way to download a group or all at the same time. You can select multiples and move to different folders within CC, but can't download multiples. Had I known this before using it, I would have made a zip folder of images. It seems a bit clunky if this is true.

1226 Views   17 Replies   Latest reply: KoryH, May 24, 2013 11:20 AM
 
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  • Kendall Plant
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    1. Kendall Plant,
    Jun 29, 2012 10:56 AM   in reply to KoryH
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    Currently you can only download/share one file at a time, and there isn't the ability to batch download files or download folders. The desire for an action that lets you download and share folders is a popular request right now and has spawned several idea posts (here, here, and here).

     

    A recent CC blog post has hinted at enhanced sharing capabilites coming soon, so hopefully multiple-file actions will come along with that update.

     

    Cheers!

     
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  • KoryH
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    2. KoryH,
    Jun 29, 2012 12:57 PM   in reply to Kendall Plant
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    Thanks for the info. As a professional user, more functionality in the storage would be helpful. Right now I'm using other file transfer and storage soulutions that are far superior. I hope that Adobe will make the necessary improvements for a production user to profit from it. I'm sure they will.

     

    By the way, the links in your post did not lead anywhere.

     
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  • John Waller
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    3. John Waller,
    Jun 29, 2012 2:39 PM   in reply to KoryH
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    haighkj@watts.com

     

    Thanks for the info. As a professional user, more functionality in the storage would be helpful. Right now I'm using other file transfer and storage soulutions that are far superior.

    I think most Cloud users would very much agree with you.

     

    The Cloud today is a reasonable version 1 product but it's clunky, lacks fundamental features and is a latecomer to a rapidly maturing market. Other offerings currently shine in comparison.

     

    Our expectations as consumers are very high because we're used to the Dropboxes (and other superior 3rd party solutions) out there.

     

    Adobe has been inundated with feature suggestions and enhancements from users. The more, the better.

     

    They might, as they claim, be working on improvements but they've got to get a move on before the Cloud tarnishes its own reputation too much due to lack of (expected) features.

     

    haighkj@watts.com wrote:

     

    By the way, the links in your post did not lead anywhere.

    The Jive forum software used by Adobe is creating bad links.

     

    Correct links are:

     

    Three things I'd like to see...

    http://forums.adobe.com/ideas/1789

     

    Three ideas: folder sharing, branded channel, e-mail notification

    http://forums.adobe.com/ideas/1706

     

    Share folders and branded channel?

    http://forums.adobe.com/ideas/1701

     
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  • concordantmind
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    4. concordantmind,
    Nov 4, 2012 1:21 PM   in reply to John Waller
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    Frankly such basic functionality should not be a new idea.  Seriously.  I have to download 50 pics one at a time.  Painful.

     

    -J

     
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  • John Waller
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    Nov 4, 2012 1:27 PM   in reply to concordantmind
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    Agreed. It's painful.

     

    I don't understand why Adobe did not include such basic functionality from Day 1 either.

     

    It's a major blemish on an otherwise promising debut for the Cloud in 2012. I assume that Adobe is keenly aware of user expectations here.

     

    I've given up waiting for now and I use Dropbox until the Adobe Cloud improves.

     
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  • softeject70
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    6. softeject70,
    May 23, 2013 9:06 AM   in reply to KoryH
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    Hoo boy. Last night was the first time I used the cloud as well. 60+ retouched images and now I have to download each and every one individually. Well, good time to have coffee.

     
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  • W_J_T
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    May 23, 2013 9:13 AM   in reply to softeject70
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    softeject70 wrote:

     

    Well, good time to have coffee.

     

    Or you can reflect upon being a paying beta tester for Adobe while they try to get (numerous) things right. I guess one could do that while having coffee also though. ;-)

     
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  • concordantmind
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    May 23, 2013 9:25 AM   in reply to W_J_T
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    Hey I actually discovered they is an adobe client you can install to make your cloud files appear as a network drive on your computer.  Install the automatic software installer and its on there I think.

     
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  • softeject70
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    May 23, 2013 11:03 AM   in reply to W_J_T
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    Wouldn't mind being a beta tester…but a paying beta tester? So I pay Adobe to let them know what to improve? =o

     
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  • softeject70
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    May 23, 2013 11:22 AM   in reply to concordantmind
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    Sounds like that has potential. But what's it called? Couldn't see anything in the apps or the software installer panel of the sort. Anyone else know about that?

     
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  • concordantmind
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    May 23, 2013 11:29 AM   in reply to softeject70
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    I just remoted into my home pc to check.  It is called Adobe Creative Cloud Connection. 

     
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  • W_J_T
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    May 23, 2013 11:38 AM   in reply to softeject70
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    softeject70 wrote:

     

    Wouldn't mind being a beta tester…but a paying beta tester? So I pay Adobe to let them know what to improve? =o

     

    Read through page 3 of this thread, interesting stuff to consider:

    http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1203580?start=80&tstart=0

     
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  • concordantmind
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    May 23, 2013 11:37 AM   in reply to softeject70
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    http://ccmdl.adobe.com/AdobeProducts/AAM/1/win32/AdobeApplicationManag er.exe

     

    That is the link for the app installer for all the apps.  You have to use that to install it I believe.   You obviously need to be logged in and it may be easier to download it from creative cloud with the link in your apps section for the installer.  It will run in your system tray and you will have a network drive with your data and you can drag and drop.

     
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  • softeject70
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    May 23, 2013 11:38 AM   in reply to concordantmind
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    Gotcha. Did some investigating into it (since it still doesn't show up on my App Manager). Turns out they released a preview like 6 months ago but took it offline just recently while they're working on an actual release. No go for me. Well let's see what happens when they launch. Thanks for the tip!

     
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  • softeject70
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    May 23, 2013 11:40 AM   in reply to concordantmind
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    Thanks for the link but running macs over here. =D

     
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  • softeject70
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    May 23, 2013 3:36 PM   in reply to W_J_T
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    W_J_T wrote:

     

    softeject70 wrote:

     

    Wouldn't mind being a beta tester…but a paying beta tester? So I pay Adobe to let them know what to improve? =o

     

    Read through page 3 of this thread, interesting stuff to consider:

    http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1203580?start=80&tstart=0

     

    Ouch! Didn't have to read through more than a couple of lines to realize the potential for disaster. For file portability I'll just get myself a G-Tech drive. I guess the greatest strength of the cloud is being able to share apps. Installation of CS6 was a breeze! Wish sharing files was just as easy.

     
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  • KoryH
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    17. KoryH,
    May 24, 2013 11:20 AM   in reply to softeject70
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    and something to entertain you while you do the robotic task of repeating

    the same steps 60 times for no good reason.

     
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