What is Core Sync (Adobe Content Synchronizer) on Mac?
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Adobe's file and asset sync process for Creative Cloud.
Core Sync syncs Creative Cloud files and assets between your Mac and Adobe's cloud; Adobe now calls it Adobe Content Synchronizer. Adobe says it shouldn't use noticeable CPU while your Mac is idle, though syncing can briefly use some.
- Category
- Third-party
- Made by
- Adobe
- Safe to quit:
- Yes
Shown in Activity Monitor as Core Sync, Adobe Content Synchronizer
Why is Core Sync (Adobe Content Synchronizer) using so much CPU or memory?
- Syncing Creative Cloud files
- Many files in your Creative Cloud folder
- Sync errors causing retries
What to do
- 1Check sync status in the Creative Cloud app
- 2Turn off file sync in Creative Cloud preferences if you don't use it
- 3Update Creative Cloud
Safe to quit? Yes.
Generally safe; Creative Cloud file syncing pauses.
Related processes
Part of the Taskglass Process Library