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Connor Rees
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May 11, 2012
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Is it possible to use a serial key from Creative suite from a Mac on a PC?

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I'm going to hopefully get CS6 for mac, but it's not my mac and when I get my own computer it will probably be Windows. Can I use the serial key from the Mac version on a Windows version?

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JonathanMayo
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May 11, 2012

Adobe currently licenses the Creative Suite for Mac or Windows not for both, however you can change your license from Mac to Windows or Windows to Mac by contacting support.

Adobe calls this "crossgrading", check out the FAQ page here which will give you guidance on how to go about changing platform when you get your windows machine http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/order-product-platform-language-swap.html


Worth noting that while you will be able to transfer your license from the Mac to the PC you will no longer be able to use the software on the Mac as a result.

Jeffrey_A_Wright
Jeffrey_A_Wright
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May 11, 2012

You can also use the Creative Cloud as an alternative.  You can install it on both Mac and Windows from the same subscription.  Great solution if you use both platforms regularly!  You can find more details at http://www.adobe.com/products/creativecloud.html?promoid=ITKJK.

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Connor ReesAuthor
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May 12, 2012

Creative cloud is a great idea for companies at least, but I'm a student. I don't think I could afford £50 a month.

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