ACDSee uses a database to catalog images and media files on your computer. When you first install ACDSee, an empty database is created in a default location. ACDSee automatically adds file information and thumbnails to the database as you browse your folders.

The exact name and default location of the database folder depends on the Operating System and version of ACDSee you are using.

Default database folder name and location by version:


  • ACDSee Home 2025  
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\280Home\Default"

  • ACDSee Home 2024  
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\270Home\Default"

  • ACDSee Home 2023  
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\260Home\Default"
     
  • ACDSee Home 2022
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\250Home\Default"



  • ACDSee Ultimate 2025
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\180Ult\Default"

  • ACDSee Ultimate 2024
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\170Ult\Default"

  • ACDSee Ultimate 2023
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\160Ult\Default"

  • ACDSee Ultimate 2022
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\150Ult\Default"


  • ACDSee Pro 2025
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\18.0Pro\Default"

  • ACDSee Pro 2024
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\17.0Pro\Default"

  • ACDSee Pro 2023
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\16.0Pro\Default"

  • ACDSee Pro 2022
    "C:\Users\[yourusername]\AppData\Local\ACD Systems\Catalogs\15.0Pro\Default"

     

foldersNote: when browsing the database folder in Windows Explorer, you may not be able to see the “AppData” or “Local settings” folder – by default, these folders are "hidden" folder. You might have to change your settings in Windows Explorer, to make these folders visible. Proceed as follows:


If you cannot view the Appdata folder in Windows, please try

  1. Click Organize then Folders and Search Options.
  2. Click the View Tab.
  3. Select Show Hidden Files and Folders.
  4. Click Like Current Folder or Apply to All Folders.
  5. Click Yes.
  6. Click OK.