How to Back Up Photoshop Elements Organizer

Today is World Backup Day, so let's go on a little journey into the world of backing up your hard work in Photoshop Elements Organizer. Imagine you're in the middle of creating something awesome, you need to make sure your work is safe. That's where backing up comes in!

I've found that backing up your catalog is super important. You can use the file backup option, but here's a tip: make sure to reconnect any missing files before you start. This way, everything is ready to go. If you're not sure about reconnecting those files, I've got a blog post that can help.

Now, let's break it down. You've got a few options for backing up: 

• Catalog Structure Backup: This saves your keywords, tags, people, events, places, and albums but not the full photos or videos. It's like saving the map but not the territory.
• Full Backup: This one is for when you want it all saved—structure and the actual photos and videos.
• Incremental Backup: Quick and easy, this just covers what's changed since your last backup.

Here's a little secret: sometimes the Organizer will prompt you to back up. That's just the first structure backup. It calculates the size and lets you choose where to store it. I like to have a specific folder ready, maybe even create a new one right there. It's all about keeping things organized!

When it's done, peek at your computer to see what the backup looks like. You’ll find all sorts of files, like XMP files and JPEGs. If you ever need to restore, simply go to file, restore, and pick your backup.

You can even decide if you want to sync it to the Adobe Cloud, though I personally prefer not to.

Got multiple catalogs? No problem! You can switch between them and back up each one. It's like having a safety net for all your creative projects.

If any questions pop up, feel free to drop them in the comments. I love hearing from you and helping out.

Why not take a few minutes and back up Photoshop Elements Organizer today!