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Jackie Rich
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January 27, 2020
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Old Photoshop, New iMac

  • January 27, 2020
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I have a new iMac and would like to use my old version (CS5, vesion 12) of Photoshop. Can someone plase let me know how I can transfer it over?

Thank you.

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Correct answer John T Smith

You may not transfer, you must install

 

HOWEVER CS5 will not work with Catalina

 

The latest http://www.adobe.com/products/elements-family.html will

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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January 27, 2020

In addition to what John T Smith said about installing,  the legacy Creative Suite installers won't work on Sierra or higher without terminal workarounds.  See link below for details.

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/install-creative-suite-mac-os-sierra.html

 

Keep in mind, this might not work because CS5 was built to run on a much older mac OS  Leopard.   If you're already on Catalina, ignore above and get a paid Creative Cloud plan.

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

 

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    Jackie RichAuthor
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    February 2, 2020
    Thank you so much for your help.
    John T Smith
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    John T SmithCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    January 27, 2020

    You may not transfer, you must install

     

    HOWEVER CS5 will not work with Catalina

     

    The latest http://www.adobe.com/products/elements-family.html will

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      Test Screen Name
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      January 27, 2020

      Budget for new Mac, budget for new apps. Catalina cannot run any old software at all. Time to subscribe to Creative Cloud. 

        Akash Sharma
        Akash Sharma
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        January 27, 2020

        Moving to Get-Started.

          lambiloon
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          lambiloonCommunity Expert
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          January 27, 2020

          Hi if you have setup and serial of your photoshop version you can install it in your new Mac...regards

          Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional
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