Converting Zotero embedded stored files to linked files

HistoryMatters · 2025-08-08T17:10:15+00:00

Zotero 7 is brilliant and such an advance on V5, where I started! Problem though when seeking to convert embedded stored files to linked files (to slim down 18GB online storage needs). Option not available in V7, while ZotMoov and Attanger failed to work (Neither was visible in Tools.) Am I missing something?

tim820 · 2025-08-08T17:31:07+00:00

For existing stored PDF attachment files that you wish to convert to linked files, you use the right-click "move to" option in either plugin (after having set the designated "move to" folder in the plugin's Settings). Best to do the move in smaller chunks with that many items.

You download either Zotmoov or Attanger from github and then install under Tools\Plugins just like any other plugin.