Press and hold the Ctrl key (Windows) or the Option key (Mac OS) while starting Adobe Bridge.
Last updated on
Apr 7, 2026
Learn how to reset and restore preferences in Adobe Bridge.
Restoring preferences returns settings to their defaults and can often correct unusual application behavior.
Numerous program settings are stored in the Adobe Bridge preferences file, including display, Adobe Photo Downloader, performance, and file-handling options.
In the Reset Settings dialog box, select one or more of the following options:
- Reset Preferences: Returns preferences to their factory defaults. Some labels and ratings may be lost. Adobe Bridge creates a preferences file when it starts.
- Purge All Local Cache Files: Purging all the local cache helps when Adobe Bridge is not displaying thumbnails properly. Adobe Bridge re-creates the cache when it starts.
- Reset Standard Workspaces: Returns Adobe predefined workspaces to their factory default configurations.
Click OK, or click Cancel to open Adobe Bridge without resetting preferences.
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