Adobe Creative Cloud Storage: The Direct Answer
The Creative Cloud All Apps plan includes 100GB of cloud storage, used to sync cloud documents, asset libraries, and files across your devices. Some single-app plans include less (often 20GB). Here is how that storage works, how to manage it, and what to do if you run out.
What Creative Cloud Storage Actually Does
This is not general-purpose cloud drive like Dropbox — it is tightly integrated with the apps. Cloud documents (Photoshop .psdc, Illustrator .aic) save directly to the cloud so you can pick up work on any device. Libraries sync your colors, graphics, and brand assets across every Adobe app. Synced files you place in the Creative Cloud Files folder are available everywhere. It is about seamless workflow, not bulk backup.
How to Check and Manage Your Storage
See your usage in the Creative Cloud desktop app or your Adobe account online. To free up space: delete old cloud documents you no longer need, empty the Creative Cloud trash/archive (deleted files still count until purged), and remove unused synced files. Many people are surprised to find the trash holding gigabytes of "deleted" files.
Tips to Stay Under 100GB
Keep your active projects in the cloud and archive finished ones locally. Use cloud documents for work in progress, but export final deliverables to your own drive or another backup. Periodically review and clear libraries of assets you no longer use. A little housekeeping keeps 100GB comfortable for most individuals.
What Happens If You Run Out
If you hit the limit, you can keep working on local files, but cloud syncing pauses and you cannot add new cloud documents until you free space or upgrade. Adobe sells additional storage if you genuinely need more, though most solo creators manage fine within 100GB with occasional cleanup.
Storage and Cancelling
If you cancel Creative Cloud, your storage drops to a small free tier. Anything over that becomes read-only or at risk, so download cloud files you want to keep before your subscription ends. Local files on your computer are never affected.
The Bottom Line
The 100GB included with the All Apps plan is enough for most creators to sync active work across devices. Manage it with occasional cleanups, archive finished projects locally, and download your cloud files if you ever cancel. Get Creative Cloud below to start syncing your work.
