Adobe Stock Downloader

Overview

Creative Cloud's built-in download flow for Adobe Stock is painfully slow when you need more than a handful of assets. Opening each file, waiting for the sync, dragging it into the right project folder. It adds up fast when licensing dozens of images a week.

This browser extension lets you batch-download licensed Adobe Stock content directly to local folders, skipping Creative Cloud entirely. Browse any search results page or board on stock.adobe.com, click the extension icon, select the assets you want, and they download in full quality. Photos save as JPEG, vectors as EPS or SVG, videos as MP4. All embedded keywords and license info stay intact, so importing into your asset management system works seamlessly.

The extension also tags every file with its Adobe Stock asset ID and warns you before re-downloading something you already have. Everything processes locally in your browser with nothing sent to outside servers. Try 3 free downloads to see the difference, no credit card required.

Why It Exists

• Skip the Creative Cloud desktop sync and download Adobe Stock assets directly to your local folders
• Build organized offline libraries with auto-tagged files and preserved metadata for DAM systems
• Batch-export entire boards or search pages instead of downloading assets one at a time
• Keep working with full-resolution licensed assets even without internet connectivity

Key Features

• Downloads licensed Adobe Stock photos, vectors, videos, and templates directly — bypassing Creative Cloud sync
• Parses Adobe Stock's React-rendered search pages and boards to locate full-resolution asset URLs
• Preserves XMP sidecar data, IPTC fields, and Adobe Stock license type on every downloaded file
• Supports JPEG, PNG, EPS, AI, SVG for stills and MP4 for video clips at original quality
• Tags each file with its Adobe Stock asset ID so you can cross-reference licenses in your DAM
• Board export pulls every asset in a curated Adobe Stock board with a single click
• Distinguishes between Standard and Enhanced license tiers when labeling downloads
• Filters by photo, vector, video, or template before building the download queue
• Tracks previously downloaded Adobe Stock asset IDs to prevent duplicate license usage
• Concurrent transfer queue with per-file progress and automatic retry on failure

How It Works

• Install the extension: Add Adobe Stock Downloader to Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, or Opera and complete the quick activation with your license key.
• Browse Adobe Stock: Navigate to any Adobe Stock search results page, board, or asset detail view while logged in to your Adobe account.
• Select assets to download: Click the extension icon to scan the page for available photos, vectors, videos, and templates. Select files individually or batch-select all.
• Choose quality and download: Pick your preferred format and resolution, then download. Files save locally with XMP/IPTC metadata and Adobe Stock asset IDs intact.

Reviews

• Streamlines our Adobe Stock workflow (5/5): Our design team licenses hundreds of Adobe Stock assets per month. This extension lets us batch-pull entire boards without opening Creative Cloud desktop. The metadata preservation is perfect for our DAM. - David Kowalski
• Vector downloads are flawless (4.9/5): I needed a way to download Adobe Stock vectors without going through the slow Creative Cloud sync. The EPS files come through in perfect quality and the asset IDs make re-licensing easy. - Lucia Ferreira
• Handles large batches effortlessly (4.8/5): The batch queue handles 100+ assets from search results pages without a hitch. Saves me at least an hour per week on asset management. - Kenji Yamamoto

Platform Support

Browsers

• Chrome
• Edge
• Firefox
• Brave
• Opera

Operating Systems

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Supported Content

• Licensed stock photos in JPEG and PNG formats
• Vector graphics in EPS, AI, and SVG formats
• Video clips in MP4 format
• Design templates and batch exports from boards and search results

Not Supported

• Safari and mobile browsers
• Content you have not licensed through your Adobe account
• Watermark removal from unlicensed preview images
• DRM-protected or restricted assets

Privacy and Permissions

Supported regions: Worldwide.

Limitations:

• You must be logged in to your Adobe account to download licensed content.
• Only assets you have licensed or purchased can be downloaded.
• Watermarked comp images cannot be converted to full-resolution downloads.
• Video resolution depends on your Adobe Stock subscription tier.
• Safari and mobile browsers are not supported.
• Download speed depends on your internet connection and Adobe's servers.
• Email activation is required before first use.

Permissions:

• downloads: Saves licensed Adobe Stock assets directly to your downloads folder and tracks batch download progress for each file.
• activeTab: Reads the current Adobe Stock page to detect available assets, extract high-resolution URLs, and inject download controls into search results and boards.
• storage: Stores licence activation, download history for duplicate detection, and user preferences between browser sessions.
• notifications: Sends desktop alerts when batch downloads complete or if a transfer encounters an error requiring attention.

FAQ

How do I download images from Adobe Stock with this extension?

Go to any Adobe Stock search results page, board, or asset detail view. Click the extension icon — it scans for available assets on the page. Select the files you want, and click Download. They save as their original format directly to your downloads folder.

Does this work with Adobe Stock videos and templates?

Yes. The extension detects photos, vectors, video clips, and design templates on Adobe Stock pages. Videos download as MP4, vectors as EPS/AI/SVG, and templates in their native format.

Can I download from Adobe Stock boards and collections?

Yes. Open any Adobe Stock board and click the extension icon. It detects all assets in the collection and queues them for batch download with individual progress tracking.

Does it preserve metadata and license information?

The extension preserves all embedded XMP and IPTC metadata including keywords, descriptions, contributor info, and license type. This makes it easy to import into digital asset management systems.

Does this bypass Adobe Stock's licensing or paywall?

No. The extension only downloads content you can already access with your Adobe Stock account. It does not bypass paywalls, remove watermarks from unlicensed previews, or circumvent any access restrictions.

Which browsers are supported?

Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops. Safari and mobile browsers are not supported.

Is my data private?

Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser. No Adobe credentials, download history, or file data is sent to external servers.

Is this legal?

DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys and do not offer legal advice. Laws vary by country and platform. For any legal question please consult a qualified legal professional.

We give you full control over download speeds because we believe users should decide how they use their software.

That said, here are a few widely accepted best practices for safe, responsible downloading:

• Only download content you created, own, or have explicit permission from the rights holder to access.

• Protect your personal data by respecting platform rules and rate limits with reasonable download speeds to avoid automated abuse systems putting your account at risk.

• Protect your privacy by using a reputable VPN for IP protection before initiating downloads — this is the VPN we recommend & use.