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Russell2686534618q2
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October 30, 2022
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Using Previous version Backup to Install on new 2023 version of Photoshop

  • October 30, 2022
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I just bought and install and upgrade to Photoshop 2023 from my previous version of 2020.

I was wondering whether I can us a backup copy from the 2020 version to install on the 2023 new version.

 

Thanks

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Correct answer MichelBParis

@Russell2686534618q2 

Yes, when you restore, the new version of the Organizer first restores both your catalog and your media files, then prompts you to convert the older verstion of the catalog to the current one. This does not overwrite the old catalog, this only renames it with a -1 suffix. If you skip that prompt, you can 'convert' yourself when you are ready;  the conversion does not take a lot of time.

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October 30, 2022

@Russell2686534618q2 

Yes, when you restore, the new version of the Organizer first restores both your catalog and your media files, then prompts you to convert the older verstion of the catalog to the current one. This does not overwrite the old catalog, this only renames it with a -1 suffix. If you skip that prompt, you can 'convert' yourself when you are ready;  the conversion does not take a lot of time.

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Russell2686534618q2Author
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November 5, 2022

Thank you for your help. I have successfully installed a 2020 backup into my new 2023 photoshop elements and it appears all is working ok

kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
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October 30, 2022

<moved from download and install >

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Legend
October 30, 2022

If you did not uninstall 2020 you can keep using it. But I'm not sure I understand completely... if you already had a subscription to 2020 you wouldn't need to pay again for 2023? Unless - just had an idea - it was actually Photoshop Elements?

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    Russell2686534618q2Author
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    November 5, 2022

    Thanks for you help. I have successfully installed a 2020 backup copy into my new version 2023 of photoshop elements. 

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